This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 01:00

Tender

06 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Planning

11 Oct 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, has concluded the awarding process for the contract titled "PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning." The procurement process, which falls under the education industry category, was conducted using a competitive procedure with negotiation. This contract included a selective procurement method and was part of a framework agreement. The procurement stage was completed with the contract being signed on 2nd July 2025. The initial planning stages commenced in October 2024, with the call for tenders finalized in January 2025, and submissions were due by 7th February 2025. The services covered entail cleaning for student residences located throughout the university's premises in Glasgow.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in cleaning and facilities management services, particularly those familiar with providing extensive cleaning for educational institutions. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers, fostering a competitive environment suitable for both large-scale operations and SMEs. Businesses like OCS Group UK Limited and SME service providers such as Frame Contract Services Ltd, Balmore Group (SCOTLAND), and Perfect Clean Edinburgh Ltd were successful suppliers, showcasing opportunities for both large and small entities to compete. The long-term nature of the contract, which includes a potential four-year period with extension options, offers sustained business growth for companies able to deliver high-quality, cost-effective cleaning services. The emphasis on community benefits and alignment with the university's values highlights an additional opportunity for suppliers to demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility and community engagement, further enhancing their business profile.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning

Renewal: option of extending by 2 x 12-month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780414
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537168
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Balmore Group (SCOTLAND)

Frame Contract Services Ltd t/a Servicemaster Glasgow

OCS Group UK Limited

Perfect Clean Edinburgh Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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