--- title: "T954 - Periodic Contract Cleaning - Lot 3: Mini Competition Yr3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b941084-a592-431b-83e9-0595623619d7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b941084-a592-431b-83e9-0595623619d7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b941084-a592-431b-83e9-0595623619d7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b941084-a592-431b-83e9-0595623619d7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2025-04-03" --- # T954 - Periodic Contract Cleaning - Lot 3: Mini Competition Yr3 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b941084-a592-431b-83e9-0595623619d7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b941084-a592-431b-83e9-0595623619d7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b941084-a592-431b-83e9-0595623619d7.json) ## Summary The University of Essex has completed the procurement process for "T954 - Periodic Contract Cleaning - Lot 3: Mini Competition Yr3", within the cleaning services industry category. This tender involves termly office cleaning in academic and administrative areas, scheduled for three times per academic year. The current contract period runs from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2026. The procurement method was selective, call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender status is complete. The tender value is £30,000 GBP, with awarded contract value at £24,300 GBP, and key work periods are April and August 2025, with flexibility outside working hours to accommodate office cleaning when there are fewer occupants. This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialised in large-scale cleaning services. With around 1200 offices to be cleaned across various locations, companies with strong logistical capabilities and experience in providing cleaning services to academic institutions will be well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, Crystal Facilities Management Limited, exemplifies the type of business infrastructure needed for such demands. Companies keen to expand their portfolio in the public procurement sector could leverage such tenders to demonstrate their capabilities, enhance their service offerings, and establish long-term relationships with esteemed educational institutions like the University of Essex. ## Notice Lot 3: Termly office cleaning in academic and administrative areas up to three times per academic year (December, April & August). Please note the current academic year runs from September 2024 to August 2025, therefore call off order no.3 for lot 3 will be for April & August 2025 (subject to confirmation from University of Essex. The University reserves the right to not go through with any work). Bidders to note that there is a maximum period of 2 weeks to complete this work, there is no minimum period. There is a requirement for termly office cleaning across the academic and administrative estate, totalling approx. 1200 offices of various sizes. These offices will require cleaning as detailed in lot 3 cleaning schedule documents. During termly vacation periods, namely April and August. The University of Essex requires the office areas to be cleaned outside of normal working hours (currently Monday to Friday / 9am to 5pm) when there are less occupants in these areas. The preference would be either 5.30am to 8.30am and/or 5pm to 8pm. (Cleaning outside of these times, including within office hours, will be considered in exceptional circumstances). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f346aa-0547-434c-86e4-0285f1198ec5 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £24,300 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 3SQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Wivenhoe | | Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CRYSTAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90910000 - Cleaning services - 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services ## Release History - 3 Apr 2025 at 08:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f346aa-0547-434c-86e4-0285f1198ec5 - 3 Apr 2025 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f346aa-0547-434c-86e4-0285f1198ec5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f346aa-0547-434c-86e4-0285f1198ec5 3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX For further details and to register your interest please go to ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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