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title: "Specialised Cleaning Services Framework"
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# Specialised Cleaning Services Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/specialised-cleaning-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-07866f). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER: "Specialised Cleaning Services Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £2,475,000. 8 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 10 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT. Published submission portal: supplier.in-end.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 28 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-of-lancaster-urn-133831)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £2,475,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 10 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT
- **Lots:** 8
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Accommodation cleaning services, Accommodation, building and window cleaning services, Building-cleaning services, Exterior cleaning work for buildings
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/specialised-cleaning-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-07866f#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-07866f`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.
- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/specialised-cleaning-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-07866f#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [supplier.in-end.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupplier.in-end.co.uk%2Flancaster%2Fhome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/specialised-cleaning-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-07866f#participate

## Description
Lancaster University is looking to re-tender its Specialised Cleaning Services and aims to establish a framework with up to 3 - 5 suppliers on each lot. The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to ensure the University has a sustainable supply of contractors to meet workload demands and achieves best value for money.
The Framework Agreement is split into the following lots:
Lot 1 - Full Building Deep Cleaning
Lot 2 - Emergency and Hazardous cleaning
Lot 3 - Bulk en-suite bathroom pod deep cleaning
Lot 4 - Bulk oven deep cleaning
Lot 5 - Upholstery, curtains, mattresses and carpets
Lot 6 - External Cleaning
Lot 7 - Weekend and weekday cleaning and support
Lot 8 - Ad hoc/general cleaning support
A selection process will take place based on the responses to the Invitation to Participate document which includes the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). 
Up to 8 suppliers will be shortlisted for each Lot and invited to tender. The tender evaluation will comprise a quantitative and qualitative assessment as part of the ITT (Invitation to Tender).

## Lots (8)
### Lot 1: Full Building Deep Cleaning
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 90911100, 90911200

- **Estimated Value:** £85,000
- **Description:** Full building deep clean to all accommodation is on an annual basis following students vacating.  This is usually end of June / early July with completion required for arrivals end September / early October. Quick turnover of designated buildings is ...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Emergency and Hazardous cleaning
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 90911000

- **Estimated Value:** £10,000
- **Description:** This could include but not limited to water ingress, flooding, fire or vomit removal.   
Contractor should arrive on site within 1 hour of a call out being received.  Please note that most of the work will be out of hours, but a 24-hour call out appl...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Bulk en-suite bathroom pod deep cleaning
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 90911100

- **Estimated Value:** £110,000
- **Description:** Bulk deep cleaning of bathroom pods within residences on campus typically takes place on an annual basis.  It should be noted that these pods will not have received any routine cleaning throughout the year, but students are expected to leave their ro...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Bulk oven deep cleaning
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 90911100, 90911200

- **Estimated Value:** £60,000
- **Description:** Lancaster University has just over 1370 built in ovens that includes 2 shelves and grill pan.  There are also 16 older type floor standing cookers consisting of bottom oven, separate top oven / grill and 4 ring hobs.
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Upholstery, curtains, mattresses and carpets
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 90911100, 90911200

- **Estimated Value:** £35,000
- **Description:** Carpet, curtains and upholstery cleaning on campus takes place on a cyclical basis along with a reactive service as and when required. There is a cleaning program through July-September (PDA) as students depart, on average there are 350 mattress clea...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: External Cleaning
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45452000

- **Estimated Value:** £50,000
- **Description:** External Cleaning is typically undertaken seasonally and primarily includes power washing, external signage cleaning, cleaning of barbeque units, glass canopy cleaning, chewing gum removal and facade cleaning.
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: Weekend and weekday cleaning and support
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 90911100, 90911200

- **Estimated Value:** £60,000
- **Description:** The university requires support to deliver its cleaning services in several venues around campus. This includes but is not limited to the Pre-school, Library, Sports Centre and College Bars. This work is typically in the evening or weekend, but suppo...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 8: Ad hoc/general cleaning support
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 90911000

- **Estimated Value:** £85,000
- **Description:** The university has a number of ad hoc works, and these can be planned for example attendance once /twice per week to deal with multiple requests or will be reactionary involving calling contractors to see who is on site and able to deal with a job.  ...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2027 to 31/01/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F096500-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-13T11:20:42.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-14T02:27:43.573Z
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