--- title: "Provision of Cleaning Services to The University of South Wales Group" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05abb9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05abb9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05abb9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05abb9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES" published: "2026-01-12" --- # Provision of Cleaning Services to The University of South Wales Group Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05abb9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05abb9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05abb9.json) ## Summary The University of South Wales is seeking to appoint a single contractor for the provision of comprehensive cleaning services across its entire group, including subsidiary institutions like the USW Student Union and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. The procurement, worth approximately £23,769,261, is currently in the tender stage, set to commence on 1st August 2026 and run until 31st July 2031, with possible annual extensions to a maximum of ten years. The procurement method is selective, using a competitive flexible procedure, with an expression of interest deadline set for 6th February 2026. This opportunity falls under the services category, is above-threshold, and takes place across regions UKL15 and UKL22, predominantly focusing on sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in efficient cleaning services that can meet the diverse needs of large educational institutions. With components like regular cleaning, deep cleans, and specialised services such as pest control and washroom services, businesses capable of innovation, environmental compliance, and high-quality assurance reporting will find this procurement particularly suited to their strengths. As the contract includes a substantial five-year initial period with the potential for a ten-year term, it offers a long-term engagement for businesses ready to contribute to the University of South Wales's continued maintenance and cleanliness infrastructure. ## Notice The University of South Wales Group is seeking to appoint a single contractor to manage its provision of Cleaning Services across the group. The Group includes: The University of South Wales USW Student Union Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama The College Merthyr Tydfil The successful contractor will deliver comprehensive daily cleaning, deep cleans and accommodation cleaning across the University of South Wales Group. The start date for this service will be 1st August 2026.USW operates different cleaning specifications for different areas of its campuses. Areas which are student facing i.e. entrances, washrooms and classrooms fall under an output specification whereby a set standard is to be maintained. Areas which are not student facing i.e. staff offices, fall under an input cleaning specification whereby cleaning will be completed to the required standard once every two weeks. The scope of services includes, but is not limited to, the following: General Cleaning Duties Washroom Cleaning High-Touch Surface Sanitisation Entrance and Reception Areas Waste Management Periodic and Reactive Cleaning Quality Assurance and Reporting Staffing and Supervision Environmental and Health & Safety Compliance Innovation Vehicles Pest Control Window Cleaning Washroom Services . ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: five year original term with optional annual extension up to a ten year term. ### Planning Information Purpose USW is seeking supplier engagement to stimulate interest in this opportunity. USW will present this opportunity to attendees and welcome feedback in relation to the services being tendered. Supplier Input Suppliers are encouraged to provide feedback any considerations that USW should consider including in this tender such as but not limited to: • Innovative cleaning technologies • Cost saving initiatives • Environmental and Social Value considerations Suppliers will be able to provide feedback in person on the day or via the portal up until 12pm on the 20th November 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002144-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £23,769,261 | | Lots value | £23,769,261 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES | | Locality | PONTYPRIDD | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF37 1DL | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Treforest | | Westminster constituency | Pontypridd | | Delivery location | TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2026 at 10:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002144-2026 - 14 Oct 2025 at 12:43 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065187-2025 - 9 Oct 2025 at 13:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063772-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002144-2026 12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065187-2025 14th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063772-2025 9th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/65070555019BA370622F - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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