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title: "Framework for Agency Cleaning Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e14f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
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# Framework for Agency Cleaning Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e14f

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, UK, has completed the procurement process for a "Framework for Agency Cleaning Services," classified under the industry category of cleaning services (CPV 90910000). This open procedure was designed to provide additional support to the university’s in-house cleaning team for high-demand events such as conferences, B&B accommodations, evening and weekend events, and special occasions like Graduation. The procurement stage has reached the contract award phase, with significant activity peaks expected during the Easter vacation in April, summer vacation from mid-June to mid-September, and July Graduation. The awarded contracts were signed on 9 August 2024, and the framework is active with a total value of £1,350,000. The project involves locations in the UKK4 region, including Exeter.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those capable of scaling up operations during peak periods. Companies such as Acorn Recruitment Ltd, Archway Facilities, and Community Resourcing Limited, each awarded contracts under this framework, exemplify the kind of agile, responsive businesses that can thrive under such arrangements. These contracts can drive business growth by securing regular, high-volume work with a prestigious educational institution, while enabling participation in a collaborative environment alongside other agencies. SMEs within the region that can reliably provide accommodation and office cleaning services will find this an attractive opportunity to enhance their portfolios and establish or reinforce their presence in the higher education sector.

## Notice

2.11 The University of Exeter require 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Exeter require 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. There will be significant peaks and troughs in demand for additional support throughout the year, the demand will not be constant but the requirement is successful companies through this process will be aware of these and plan staffing requirements accordingly, through good and early communication with the FM team to ensure our demands can be met whatever the time of year. Peak demand will be Easter vacation, all of April, summer vacation, mid-June to mid-September, Graduation in July. Given the size, scope and high-demand of cleaning within student accommodation within Easter and the summer vacation periods, multiple agencies will be required to fill demand at certain times based on high occupancy, working alongside each other and our in house staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025630-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Every three years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £450,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACORN RECRUITMENT; 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 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025630-2024
- 12 Jul 2023 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020018-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.acornpeople.com
- http://www.archwayfacilities.co.uk
- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70643&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

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