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title: "T954 - Periodic Contract Cleaning - Lot 1 : Mini Competition Yr 2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1d81cc8-7d79-4b2d-8257-a12d64d0a7ce"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
published: "2024-03-21"
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# T954 - Periodic Contract Cleaning - Lot 1 : Mini Competition Yr 2

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1d81cc8-7d79-4b2d-8257-a12d64d0a7ce

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## Summary

The University of Essex has awarded a contract for Periodic Contract Cleaning services to Crystal Facilities Management Limited. The contract involves deep cleaning of student accommodation and communal areas during changeover periods and conference events on campus. The contract value is £91,619.74, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on October 2, 2024.

This procurement opportunity in the services category offers businesses experienced in accommodation cleaning services a chance to expand their operations. The tender process for this contract has been completed, providing a clear opportunity for growth in the cleaning services sector. Interested companies can explore similar opportunities in the future by engaging with the University of Essex procurement processes.

## 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/6ea8e607-d5d3-4d4f-91bc-c4ba157b04d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 2 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,619 |
| 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

- 21 Mar 2024 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea8e607-d5d3-4d4f-91bc-c4ba157b04d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea8e607-d5d3-4d4f-91bc-c4ba157b04d6
  21st March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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