--- title: "Cleaning Services/PIN/EST/2024" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04be6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04be6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04be6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04be6f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-11-25" --- # Cleaning Services/PIN/EST/2024 Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04be6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04be6f.json) ## Summary The Open University (OU) is planning to procure cleaning services, as indicated in their prior information notice (PIN) titled "Cleaning Services/PIN/EST/2024." This procurement process falls under the services category of building-cleaning, with the main industry classification being 'Building-cleaning services' (CPV 90911200). The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the contract expected to cover OU locations across the UK, including Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Manchester, Nottingham, Wellingborough, and Milton Keynes. The contract commencement date is scheduled for 1st September 2025, with early market engagement set to take place soon. Interested suppliers are required to submit the Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire by 12 Noon on 9th December 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services industry, particularly those specialising in both general and window cleaning, to engage with The Open University and potentially secure a substantial contract spanning multiple locations across the UK. Businesses with a broad geographic reach, or with the capacity to scale their operations to cover various regions, will be well-suited to participate in this competitive tender process. By participating in the early market engagement exercise, suppliers can influence the drafting of procurement requirements and showcase their capabilities to meet the university's needs, thereby positioning themselves favourably for the forthcoming tender competition. ## Notice This is a prior information notice to inform the market of the intention by The OU to procure Cleaning Services and commence early market engagement. The OU would like to hear from Cleaning Suppliers, willing to participate in an early market engagement exercise. The purpose of this notice is to:- understand industry developments;-- assist the OU in drafting requirements for the future procurement opportunity- gauge the level of interest in the project from the market. Suppliers are invited to complete and submit the Request for Information Questionnaire on In-Tend as provided in the contact details above. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/ ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Open University will soon be embarking on a competitive tender for its cleaning services, during the early part of 2025. The University has locations across the four nations including Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Manchester, Nottingham, Wellingborough (warehouse), and its head office Walton Hall which is in Milton Keynes.. Cleaning service includes the provision of general cleaning across all locations, as well as internal and external window cleaning and signage. The contract shall commence on the 1st September 2025Suppliers are requested to respond to this PIN via The Open University's e-tendering website, In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/). Suppliers should complete and return the Request for Information Questionnaire by no later than 12 Noon on Monday 9th December 2024. Further details are provided in RFI documentation In-Tend. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038012-2024 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK7 6BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Monkston | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90911200 - Building-cleaning services - 90911300 - Window-cleaning services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2024 at 14:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038012-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/BuyerProfiles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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