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title: "Cleaning Services at Student Residences - Lot 1 Ayr & Lot 2 Paisley"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc70"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# Cleaning Services at Student Residences - Lot 1 Ayr & Lot 2 Paisley

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc70

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## Summary

The University of the West of Scotland has concluded its procurement process for cleaning services at student residences located at its Paisley and Ayr campuses. The procurement, which falls under services and specifically "Janitorial services," was divided into two lots: Lot 1 for the Ayr campus and Lot 2 for the Paisley campus. The process followed an open procedure method, with finalised contracts awarded on 10 March 2026. Caledonian Maintenance Services was selected as the supplier for both lots. Each lot includes comprehensive cleaning services, such as deep cleaning, sparkle style cleaning, and bed making, reflecting the university's emphasis on quality and cost-effective solutions.

This procurement process provides substantial opportunities for growth within the cleaning services industry, enabling businesses to establish strong partnerships with educational institutions. Companies with large-scale operational capabilities suited to provide flexible and thorough cleaning services will find this tender a good fit. By engaging in contracts such as this, businesses can demonstrate their expertise in janitorial services and build a reputation within the public sector. The long-term nature of the contract, with potential extensions, presents an ongoing opportunity to secure consistent revenue, develop industry-leading practices, and contribute to elevated living standards at prominent educational facilities in the UK.

## Notice

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) are seeking to appoint a supplier(s) for Cleaning Services at Student Residences based at Paisley and Ayr campuses.

### Lot Information

Cleaning Services at Student Residences - Lot 2 Paisley

The University invites tenderers to submit an offer for the Provision of Cleaning Services at Student Residences through Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCSt). The appointed service provider(s) will be responsible for managing and delivering the specified services in a flexible and responsive way. Services required will include - Deep Cleaning - Summer Housekeeping Sparkle style cleaning - Sparkle style cleaning every 3 days - Emergency cleaning when required. - Bed making, including stripping and making of beds. Full details and Tender documentation can be found on PCSt.

Renewal: optional 12 month extension

Cleaning Services at Student Residences - Lot 1 Ayr

The University invites tenderers to submit an offer for the Provision of Cleaning Services at Student Residences through Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCSt). The appointed service provider(s) will be responsible for managing and delivering the specified services in a flexible and responsive way. Services required will include - Deep Cleaning - Summer Housekeeping Sparkle style cleaning - Sparkle style cleaning every 3 days - Emergency cleaning when required. - Bed making, including stripping and making of beds. Full details and Tender documentation can be found on PCSt.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021240-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £728,095 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 2BE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley Northwest |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CALEDONIAN MAINTENANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 55110000 - Hotel accommodation services
- 98341130 - Janitorial services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021240-2026
- 7 Nov 2025 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071900-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uws.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000814774
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00473
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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