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Tender

22 Jul 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Dudley College of Technology, located in the West Midlands, has initiated a tender for comprehensive cleaning services, targeting its multiple campuses within a 25-mile radius around Dudley. This procurement process, under the open competitive flexible procedure, commenced with the tender notice published on 22nd July 2026. The process involves several stages, including a deadline for potential suppliers to submit their pre-qualification questionnaires by 27th August 2026, with further stages leading up to the contract award notification by 7th January 2027 and a service commencement date of 1st April 2027. The contract is valued at £3,992,295 with the potential for extensions based on performance, offering a three-year term with optional one-year renewals under specific conditions.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those experienced in servicing educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract beneficial for developing a robust business portfolio, given the significant financial scope and long-term engagement. The competitive selection process, focusing on quality attributes such as customer care, service delivery, and staffing analysis, alongside price considerations, provides diverse avenues for organisations to differentiate themselves and demonstrate value. Businesses with proven expertise in maintaining cleanliness across large educational facilities and enhancing client satisfaction stand to gain significantly from successfully tendering for this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Dudley College of Technology tender for cleaning services

Notice Description

Dudley College is a well-established Further Education and Higher Education provider in the West Midlands. Courses are offered across multiple campuses within a 25-mile radius of the main campus at The Broadway. The College is seeking a cleaning provider to provide cleaning of a regular and routine nature together with more specific periodical cleaning outside of the term-time operation. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st April 2027 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), from Day One of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d09b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069054-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,992,295 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,992,295 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 4AS
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Castle & Priory
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

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