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title: "The Provision of Cleaning Services for Gutters and Emergency Escapes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c47a"
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buyer: "LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# The Provision of Cleaning Services for Gutters and Emergency Escapes

Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c47a

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## Summary

Loughborough University is seeking bids for a tender entitled "The Provision of Cleaning Services for Gutters and Emergency Escapes." This open procurement process focuses on cleaning services within the public authority sub-central government category and will take place at the university's Loughborough campus in the UK. The tender process is currently active, with the deadline for submission of bids set for 5th August 2026. The scope of work includes annual cleaning of gutters, flat roofs, hopper heads, and emergency escape staircases across the campus, especially in areas near trees. Interested parties should note the enquiry period deadline on 24th July 2026. The procurement process is governed by the UK Public General Act 2023/54 and adopts an open procedure method.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in cleaning services to partner with a reputable educational institution like Loughborough University. With a contract value of up to £600,000 gross, the successful bidder will benefit from a two-year contract starting on 1st November 2026, with the possibility of three additional one-year renewals. The opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these categories are emphasized in the tender's suitability criteria. Technical quality, community benefits, and competitive pricing will be critical factors for consideration in the awarding process, offering diverse opportunities for skilled service providers to contribute meaningfully to the university's operational efficiency.

## Notice

This opportunity is for bidders to tender for cleaning/clearing of gutters, flat roofs and hopper heads across the University campus, based on one full clean and one smaller clean per annum on selected buildings in close proximity to trees. This tender also includes cleaning of emergency escapes staircase cleaning across campus. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Loughborough:-Cleaning-services./FP9N87G3AF To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FP9N87G3AF

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063276-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| 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 | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 3TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 14:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063276-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063276-2026
  6th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FP9N87G3AF
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Loughborough:-Cleaning-services./FP9N87G3AF
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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