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Cleaning Agency Staff

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 May 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed a procurement process aimed at securing cleaning agency staff to cover vacant areas within its Cleaning Services division. This contract, issued under the title "Cleaning Agency Staff," was awarded to ADECCO UK LIMITED. The service will cater to the institution's needs in Bristol, specifically at the Frenchay Campus. The contract pertains to the services category, with a procurement method labelled as direct, indicating a below-threshold process without competition. The procurement is governed by legal provisions stated in the 2023/54 UKPGA. Key dates include the contract start date on 24 April 2026 and an end date of 31 July 2026, with the signing taking place on 23 April 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in supplying domestic help personnel and commercial or industrial workers. Enterprises that specialise in providing temporary staffing solutions to public sector institutions, particularly within the cleaning services sector, may find similar future contracts beneficial. Although this specific contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, small and medium-sized enterprises with niche capabilities in staffing for sub-central government entities could also position themselves as viable contenders for subsequent opportunities by showcasing competitive pricing strategies and a track record of reliability. Such engagements could enhance business profiles and lead to further chances in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Agency Staff

Notice Description

Agency staff used to cover vacant areas in Cleaning Services, covering the period until 31/7/26, to cover outstanding invoices - Framework Ref: PFB4037 SU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047151-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel

79623000 - Supply services of commercial or industrial workers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADECCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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