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title: "Framework for Agency Cleaning Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
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# Framework for Agency Cleaning Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b48facca-98b1-4281-a3e6-244078675b20

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement concerning agency cleaning services. The agreement addresses the need for additional cleaning resources for specific high-volume occasions such as Easter, summer conferences, and B&B accommodations, as well as providing support during events like graduations and open days. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was primarily categorised under cleaning services, with additional classifications in accommodation and office cleaning services. This contract, valued at £450,000, with a start date of 1 December 2024 and an end date of 30 November 2027, is labelled under the industry category for agency cleaning services and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The primary contact at the University of Exeter is Jodie Underhay.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services to expand their client base and build a reputable portfolio by supporting a prominent institution like the University of Exeter. Companies capable of handling large-scale and diverse cleaning requirements, particularly those with expertise in high-volume and event-specific cleaning, will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete as the procurement process has been structured to accommodate their involvement. The awarded suppliers, Archway Facilities, Acorn (Synergie) UK Ltd, and Community Resourcing Limited, exemplify the scale and diversity of businesses that can benefit from such contracts, providing them with steady work and the potential for growth in the public sector procurement market.

## Notice

The University of Exeter requires additional resource to support our large in-house cleaning teams for specific high-volume occasions during the year; Easter and summer conference and B&B accommodation cleaning, evening and weekend event support when needed, support for Graduation and Open Days and some support for on-going staff vacancy cover.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268b758d-af27-45aa-8fea-2db6beffb7a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACORN (SYNERGIE; ARCHWAY FACILITIES; COMMUNITY RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services
- 90919200 - Office cleaning services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268b758d-af27-45aa-8fea-2db6beffb7a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268b758d-af27-45aa-8fea-2db6beffb7a4
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70643&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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