--- title: "Cleaning Services/Restricted/PRO/2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a7c5d8d-7015-4524-80df-d11dc3450da1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a7c5d8d-7015-4524-80df-d11dc3450da1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a7c5d8d-7015-4524-80df-d11dc3450da1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a7c5d8d-7015-4524-80df-d11dc3450da1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Cleaning Services/Restricted/PRO/2025 Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a7c5d8d-7015-4524-80df-d11dc3450da1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a7c5d8d-7015-4524-80df-d11dc3450da1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a7c5d8d-7015-4524-80df-d11dc3450da1.json) ## Summary The Open University (O.U) is inviting contractors to bid for a cleaning services contract, covering various sites at Walton Hall in Milton Keynes and seven affiliated offices across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. This procurement, categorised under building-cleaning services and window-cleaning services (CPV codes 90911200 and 90911300), is currently in the tender stage with an end date of 5th March 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 for an initial term of three years, with an option for two additional 12-month extensions. The total value of the contract is estimated at £5,000,000 GBP, and documents are freely accessible online. The procurement process uses a restricted procedure, indicating that only selected suppliers will be invited to tender. The deadline for submissions is set for midday on 5th March 2025. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in comprehensive cleaning services. The contract's extensive geographic scope and range of required services – from office cleaning to window and external signage cleaning – make it ideal for well-established SMEs capable of delivering high standards across multiple locations. Businesses with expertise in meeting the demanding quality and safety standards of educational institutions stand a better chance of securing this contract. The three-year term, coupled with possible extensions, provides a stable and long-term business opportunity, fostering ongoing growth and expansion in the facilities management sector. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are deemed suitable by the procurement's suitability criteria. ## Notice The Open University (O.U) is seeking a contractor for cleaning services at its sites at Walton Hall (Milton Keynes) and 7 affiliated offices across England, Scotland, Ireland (northern) and Wales. Cleaning services are to be provided for office areas, meeting rooms, lecture theatres, circulation areas, washrooms, kitchens, catering areas and window cleaning. Window cleaning includes internal and external glass and cleaning external signage across all 7 sites. The contract will commence on the 1st September 2025 for initially a 3 year term with an option of two further 12 month extensions. The documents are available for free and unrestricted access at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b717ade-b071-4316-a789-1abb19ac8972 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK7 6BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Monkston | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90911200 - Building-cleaning services - 90911300 - Window-cleaning services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 16:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b717ade-b071-4316-a789-1abb19ac8972 - 21 Feb 2025 at 16:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b717ade-b071-4316-a789-1abb19ac8972 - 21 Feb 2025 at 16:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b717ade-b071-4316-a789-1abb19ac8972 - 3 Feb 2025 at 16:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b717ade-b071-4316-a789-1abb19ac8972 - 3 Feb 2025 at 16:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b717ade-b071-4316-a789-1abb19ac8972 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b717ade-b071-4316-a789-1abb19ac8972 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity - https://www.open.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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