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Cleaning and Window Cleaning

Cardiff University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Jan 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has completed the procurement process for cleaning and window cleaning services across its campuses, through an open procedure. The process, focused on consolidating multiple smaller contracts into three larger lots, covered various locations including South Campus, North Campus, and the entire University estate. Active since 2024, it involved stages such as tendering, evaluation, and awarding, with critical timelines including contract signatures in June, July, and September 2024. The main industry category is education (CPV: 90910000) and services, with Cardiff University serving as the buying organization. The entire procurement process was conducted electronically, aiming for high transparency and efficiency. The contract is notably significant, with an estimated value of £28,000,000.

The awarded contracts create substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in cleaning and janitorial services. By consolidating contracts, businesses can achieve economies of scale, potentially leading to better resource allocation and cost efficiency. Both large firms and SMEs involved in cleaning services are well-suited to compete, considering criteria such as quality (40%) and price (60%). With durable contracts extending up to three years with possible extensions, this tender presents valuable growth prospects for companies specializing in comprehensive campus cleaning and maintenance services. The contracting firms, including SOLO SERVICE GROUP LIMITED, Bidvest Noonan UK Limited, and OCS GROUP UK LIMITED, are expected to meet strict performance standards and contribute to Cardiff University's goals regarding social and environmental considerations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cleaning and Window Cleaning

Notice Description

Following a strategic review of cleaning service provision, Cardiff University (via this tender exercise) is seeking to: Consolidate cleaning & day-time janitorial services contracts from nine contracts to two larger contracts (excluding Residences) Award a university wide Window Cleaning contract (including Residences) The required service is split into three lots as follows: Out of hours cleaning and day-time janitorial services Lot 1: South Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport) Lot 2: North Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport) Window Cleaning Lot 3: Whole Estate (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport, Residences)

Lot Information

Lot 3 Window Cleaning (Whole Estate)

Following a strategic review of cleaning service provision, Cardiff University (via this tender exercise) is seeking to: Consolidate cleaning & day-time janitorial services contracts from nine contracts to two larger contracts (excluding Residences) Award a university wide Window Cleaning contract (including Residences) The required service is split as follows: Window Cleaning Lot 3: Whole Estate (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport, Residences)

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options

Lot 1 Out of hours cleaning and daytime janitorial services (South Campus)

Following a strategic review of cleaning service provision, Cardiff University (via this tender exercise) is seeking to: Consolidate cleaning & day-time janitorial services contracts from nine contracts to two larger contracts (excluding Residences) Award a university wide Window Cleaning contract (including Residences) The required service is as follows: Out of hours cleaning and day-time janitorial services Lot 1: South Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport). Full details are contained in the Invitation to tender (ITT) documents. Further details are contained in the Invitation to tender (ITT) documents.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options

Lot 2 Out of hours cleaning and daytime janitorial services (North Campus)

Following a strategic review of cleaning service provision, Cardiff University (via this tender exercise) is seeking to: Consolidate cleaning & day-time janitorial services contracts from nine contracts to two larger contracts (excluding Residences) Award a university wide Window Cleaning contract (including Residences) The required service is as follows: Out of hours cleaning and day-time janitorial services Lot 2: North Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport). Full details are contained in the Invitation to tender (ITT) documents. Full details are contained in the Invitation to tender (ITT) documents.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-138054
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138054
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,873,840 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
January 2027

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff University
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Bidvest Noonan UK Limited

OCS GROUP UK LIMITED

SOLO SERVICE GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN463421
    Cleaning and Window Cleaning - Following a strategic review of cleaning service provision, Cardiff University (via this tender exercise) is seeking to: Consolidate cleaning & day-time janitorial services contracts from nine contracts to two larger contracts (excluding Residences) Award a university wide Window Cleaning contract (including Residences) The required service is split into three lots as follows: Out of hours cleaning and day-time janitorial services Lot 1: South Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport) Lot 2: North Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport) Window Cleaning Lot 3: Whole Estate (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport, Residences)
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT492107
    Cleaning and Window Cleaning - Following a strategic review of cleaning service provision, Cardiff University (via this tender exercise) is seeking to: Consolidate cleaning & day-time janitorial services contracts from nine contracts to two larger contracts (excluding Residences) Award a university wide Window Cleaning contract (including Residences) The required service is split into three lots as follows: Out of hours cleaning and day-time janitorial services Lot 1: South Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport) Lot 2: North Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport) Window Cleaning Lot 3: Whole Estate (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport, Residences)

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