--- title: "PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780414" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780414" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780414.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780414.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2025-08-18" --- # PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780414 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780414) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780414.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, has concluded the awarding process for the contract titled "PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning." The procurement process, which falls under the education industry category, was conducted using a competitive procedure with negotiation. This contract included a selective procurement method and was part of a framework agreement. The procurement stage was completed with the contract being signed on 2nd July 2025. The initial planning stages commenced in October 2024, with the call for tenders finalized in January 2025, and submissions were due by 7th February 2025. The services covered entail cleaning for student residences located throughout the university's premises in Glasgow. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in cleaning and facilities management services, particularly those familiar with providing extensive cleaning for educational institutions. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers, fostering a competitive environment suitable for both large-scale operations and SMEs. Businesses like OCS Group UK Limited and SME service providers such as Frame Contract Services Ltd, Balmore Group (SCOTLAND), and Perfect Clean Edinburgh Ltd were successful suppliers, showcasing opportunities for both large and small entities to compete. The long-term nature of the contract, which includes a potential four-year period with extension options, offers sustained business growth for companies able to deliver high-quality, cost-effective cleaning services. The emphasis on community benefits and alignment with the university's values highlights an additional opportunity for suppliers to demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility and community engagement, further enhancing their business profile. ## Notice Award of PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning ### Lot Information Lot 1 Award of PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning Renewal: option of extending by 2 x 12-month periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537168 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | 20 Jan 2025 | | Award date | 2 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £600,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G12 8QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Hillhead | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | BALMORE GROUP (SCOTLAND; FRAME CONTRACT SERVICES LTD T/A SERVICEMASTER GLASGOW; OCS GROUP; PERFECT CLEAN EDINBURGH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services ## Release History - 18 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537168 - 6 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521087 - 11 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516084 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521087&idx=1 6th January 2025 - PURCH2478 - Project Information Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521087&idx=2 6th January 2025 - PURCH2478 - SPD Qualification and Technical - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516084&idx=1 11th October 2024 - PURCH2478 Student Residences Cleaning RFI - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516084 PURCH2478 Request for Information for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning - PURCH2478 Request for Information for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521087 PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning - PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning - Stage 1. Refer to Stage 1 tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537168 PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning - Award of PURCH2478 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Student Residences Cleaning ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gla.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780414 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780414. 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