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title: "Provision of Domestic Cleaning Services to the University of Aberdeen Owned Domestic Housing - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060041"
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# Provision of Domestic Cleaning Services to the University of Aberdeen Owned Domestic Housing - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060041

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has completed a procurement process under the Open Procedure for the provision of domestic cleaning services for university-owned staff housing in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement falls within the industry category of Accommodation, Building, and Window Cleaning Services (CPV code 90911000) and has established a ranked framework agreement with two contractors: First Choice Cleaning Services (Scotland) Ltd and Axis Recruitment Ltd. The contract, valued at £64,500 GBP, was signed on 15 April 2026. This tender had a significant level of interest, receiving a total of 11 bids, with a bidding deadline of 10 February 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those that can offer high standards and varied expertise in domestic environments, including professional-level carpet and oven cleaning. The ranked framework agreement encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, as demonstrated by First Choice Cleaning Services being selected as one of the primary suppliers. Additionally, firms engaging subcontractors with relevant qualifications have an opportunity to contribute alongside the primary contractors. The process also included specific award criteria prioritising technical quality (60%) and price (40%), presenting an attractive proposition for competitive service providers looking to collaborate with educational institutions in delivering essential domestic services.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE for a ranked framework agreement with 2 two Contractors for University of Aberdeen Staff Housing Cleaning as previously advertised.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for a ranked framework agreement with 2 two Contractors for University of Aberdeen Staff Housing Cleaning as previously advertised. Additional information: At times, the University may require the delivery of specialist cleaning services, including but not limited to professional level carpet and oven cleaning.

Renewal: There will be the option to extend for five (5) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034404-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If the extension options are not exercised, and service requirements remain, a further tender opportunity is expected to be published in early 2029. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AXIS RECRUTIMENT; FIRST CHOICE CLEANING SERVICES (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034404-2026
- 6 Jan 2026 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000749-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818767
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=fcad6e8d-f138-4ad4-9225-7a79d842b262&_ncp=1715248066272.37289-1

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