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title: "T954 - Periodic Contract Cleaning - Lot 2: Mini Competition Yr3"
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# T954 - Periodic Contract Cleaning - Lot 2: Mini Competition Yr3

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc7e121a-9b83-487d-bdb0-f1f442ae01fc

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## Summary

The University of Essex recently concluded a procurement process for periodic contract cleaning services under the title "T954 - Periodic Contract Cleaning - Lot 2: Mini Competition Yr3." This tender, aimed at the cleaning services industry, focused on enhancing cleaning activities during the Event Essex conference period between July and August, with potential extra requirements in late September. The contract, valued at £18,600.05, has been awarded to Crystal Facilities Management Limited, located in London. The contract runs from 28 March 2025 to 1 October 2025, covering multiple locations including the United Kingdom and various international territories. This procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, allowing selective tendering, and concluded on 21 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those capable of providing supplementary staff and resources for high-demand periods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the specified suitability criteria. The collaboration between the awarded supplier and the in-house cleaning team at the University of Essex ensures a cohesive service delivery, affording businesses the chance to establish a reliable partnership with a reputable educational institution. Engaging in such tenders can lead to enhanced market credibility and further business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

Lot 2: Summer Period (July - August): Regular service cleaning to residential areas during Event Essex conference period alongside our in-house cleaning team. Bidders may be required to provide additional staff for the last week of September. Over the summer period, generally July and August, residential areas are used by Event Essex conference guests who are attending events on campus. There is a requirement to provide general cleaning and servicing to these areas alongside our in-house cleaning team. Bidders are expected to provide a team of cleaning staff in order to fulfil these requirements. This team will be supervised by our in-house cleaning team, bidders to provide a nominated point of contact and first aider and typical requirements are shown in Lot 2 cleaning schedule documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fc5cee-f0df-43d9-a2c7-4b5aaab92379 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,600 |
| 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 08:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fc5cee-f0df-43d9-a2c7-4b5aaab92379
- 3 Apr 2025 at 08:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fc5cee-f0df-43d9-a2c7-4b5aaab92379

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fc5cee-f0df-43d9-a2c7-4b5aaab92379
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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