--- title: "T954 - Periodic Contract Cleaning - Mini Competition Yr 4" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b937e914-2b5d-4c93-9588-5c9d82d416a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b937e914-2b5d-4c93-9588-5c9d82d416a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b937e914-2b5d-4c93-9588-5c9d82d416a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b937e914-2b5d-4c93-9588-5c9d82d416a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2026-04-09" --- # T954 - Periodic Contract Cleaning - Mini Competition Yr 4 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b937e914-2b5d-4c93-9588-5c9d82d416a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b937e914-2b5d-4c93-9588-5c9d82d416a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b937e914-2b5d-4c93-9588-5c9d82d416a6.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "T954 - Periodic Contract Cleaning - Mini Competition Yr 4" has been completed by the University of Essex, located in Colchester, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the category of accommodation cleaning services, with the procurement primarily targeting the summer period clean-ups of student accommodations. It involved deep cleaning of bedrooms and communal areas during end-of-tenancy periods in July and September. The contract was awarded to Crystal Facilities Management Limited on 9th April 2026, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period extends from 31st March 2026 to 2nd October 2026 with a value of £81,684.95 GBP. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialised in large-scale cleaning services, particularly those that can manage phased delivery over short transition periods. Companies capable of offering comprehensive cleaning solutions for universities or similar institutions are well-suited for such contracts. Although this particular contract does not target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capacity to operate in various geographical areas, including overseas territories and multiple countries, can find potential for growth through similar future opportunities with educational institutions or public sector clients. ## Notice Lot 1: Summer Period (July & September): Following end of tenancy move out of undergraduate students (July) and postgraduate students (September). Deep cleaning to bedrooms with and without ensuite bathrooms and scheduled "sparkle" cleaning to communal areas; consisting of shared bathrooms, communal kitchens, foyers, lobby's, stairwells and corridors. Each Summer, typically during July, the University will host a number of summer school and conference events on campus. Delegates attending the events will have the opportunity to use the available University accommodation. Student accommodation such as bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms are not serviced by our in-house cleaning teams during the period of student tenancy, generally Oct - July, the communal areas; shared bathrooms, communal kitchens, foyers, lobby's, stairwells and corridors are serviced at least weekly during the student tenancy by our in-house cleaning team. The cleaning services described in lot 1 must take place during the changeover period from student use to delegate use which is ordinarily one week (7 days) using an agreed phased approach for delivery. The cleaning process is then repeated again following post graduate move-out in September. Typical requirements are shown in Lot 1 cleaning schedule documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2455a26a-1216-490f-96a3-f43f6a81b2b5 | | 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 | 9 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £85,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £81,684 | | 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 - 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services ## Release History - 9 Apr 2026 at 11:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2455a26a-1216-490f-96a3-f43f6a81b2b5 - 9 Apr 2026 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2455a26a-1216-490f-96a3-f43f6a81b2b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2455a26a-1216-490f-96a3-f43f6a81b2b5 9th April 2026 - 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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