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title: "Cleaning and Window Cleaning"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-138054"
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buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
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# Cleaning and Window Cleaning

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-138054

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## Summary

Cardiff University has completed the procurement process for cleaning and window cleaning services across its campuses, through an open procedure. The process, focused on consolidating multiple smaller contracts into three larger lots, covered various locations including South Campus, North Campus, and the entire University estate. Active since 2024, it involved stages such as tendering, evaluation, and awarding, with critical timelines including contract signatures in June, July, and September 2024. The main industry category is education (CPV: 90910000) and services, with Cardiff University serving as the buying organization. The entire procurement process was conducted electronically, aiming for high transparency and efficiency. The contract is notably significant, with an estimated value of £28,000,000.

The awarded contracts create substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in cleaning and janitorial services. By consolidating contracts, businesses can achieve economies of scale, potentially leading to better resource allocation and cost efficiency. Both large firms and SMEs involved in cleaning services are well-suited to compete, considering criteria such as quality (40%) and price (60%). With durable contracts extending up to three years with possible extensions, this tender presents valuable growth prospects for companies specializing in comprehensive campus cleaning and maintenance services. The contracting firms, including SOLO SERVICE GROUP LIMITED, Bidvest Noonan UK Limited, and OCS GROUP UK LIMITED, are expected to meet strict performance standards and contribute to Cardiff University's goals regarding social and environmental considerations.

## Notice

Following a strategic review of cleaning service provision, Cardiff University (via this tender exercise) is seeking to: Consolidate cleaning & day-time janitorial services contracts from nine contracts to two larger contracts (excluding Residences) Award a university wide Window Cleaning contract (including Residences) The required service is split into three lots as follows: Out of hours cleaning and day-time janitorial services Lot 1: South Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport) Lot 2: North Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport) Window Cleaning Lot 3: Whole Estate (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport, Residences)

### Lot Information

Lot 3 Window Cleaning (Whole Estate)

Following a strategic review of cleaning service provision, Cardiff University (via this tender exercise) is seeking to: Consolidate cleaning & day-time janitorial services contracts from nine contracts to two larger contracts (excluding Residences) Award a university wide Window Cleaning contract (including Residences) The required service is split as follows: Window Cleaning Lot 3: Whole Estate (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport, Residences)

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options

Lot 1 Out of hours cleaning and daytime janitorial services (South Campus)

Following a strategic review of cleaning service provision, Cardiff University (via this tender exercise) is seeking to: Consolidate cleaning & day-time janitorial services contracts from nine contracts to two larger contracts (excluding Residences) Award a university wide Window Cleaning contract (including Residences) The required service is as follows: Out of hours cleaning and day-time janitorial services Lot 1: South Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport). Full details are contained in the Invitation to tender (ITT) documents. Further details are contained in the Invitation to tender (ITT) documents.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options

Lot 2 Out of hours cleaning and daytime janitorial services (North Campus)

Following a strategic review of cleaning service provision, Cardiff University (via this tender exercise) is seeking to: Consolidate cleaning & day-time janitorial services contracts from nine contracts to two larger contracts (excluding Residences) Award a university wide Window Cleaning contract (including Residences) The required service is as follows: Out of hours cleaning and day-time janitorial services Lot 2: North Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport). Full details are contained in the Invitation to tender (ITT) documents. Full details are contained in the Invitation to tender (ITT) documents.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138054 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | January 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000,000 |
| Lots value | £28,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,873,840 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BIDVEST NOONAN; OCS GROUP; SOLO SERVICE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138054
- 15 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=138054

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN463421
  Cleaning and Window Cleaning - Following a strategic review of cleaning service provision, Cardiff University (via this tender exercise) is seeking to: Consolidate cleaning & day-time janitorial services contracts from nine contracts to two larger contracts (excluding Residences) Award a university wide Window Cleaning contract (including Residences) The required service is split into three lots as follows: Out of hours cleaning and day-time janitorial services Lot 1: South Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport) Lot 2: North Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport) Window Cleaning Lot 3: Whole Estate (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport, Residences)
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT492107
  Cleaning and Window Cleaning - Following a strategic review of cleaning service provision, Cardiff University (via this tender exercise) is seeking to: Consolidate cleaning & day-time janitorial services contracts from nine contracts to two larger contracts (excluding Residences) Award a university wide Window Cleaning contract (including Residences) The required service is split into three lots as follows: Out of hours cleaning and day-time janitorial services Lot 1: South Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport) Lot 2: North Campus (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport) Window Cleaning Lot 3: Whole Estate (Academic, Research, Admin, Sport, Residences)

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-138054
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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