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Provision of Cleaning Services to The University of South Wales Group

  • First published: 12 January 2026
  • Last modified: 12 January 2026
  • Version: 1
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05abb9
Published by:
University of South Wales
Authority ID:
AA0315
Publication date:
12 January 2026
Deadline date:
06 February 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The University of South Wales Group is seeking to appoint a single contractor to manage its provision of Cleaning Services across the group. The Group includes:The University of South WalesUSW Student UnionRoyal Welsh College of Music & DramaThe College Merthyr TydfilThe successful contractor will deliver comprehensive daily cleaning, deep cleans and accommodation cleaning across the University of South Wales Group. The start date for this service will be 1st August 2026.USW operates different cleaning specifications for different areas of its campuses. Areas which are student facing i.e. entrances, washrooms and classrooms fall under an output specification whereby a set standard is to be maintained. Areas which are not student facing i.e. staff offices, fall under an input cleaning specification whereby cleaning will be completed to the required standard once every two weeks. The scope of services includes, but is not limited to, the following:General Cleaning DutiesWashroom CleaningHigh-Touch Surface SanitisationEntrance and Reception AreasWaste ManagementPeriodic and Reactive CleaningQuality Assurance and ReportingStaffing and SupervisionEnvironmental and Health & Safety ComplianceInnovation Vehicles Pest Control Window Cleaning Washroom Services .

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

2045

Procurement description

The University of South Wales Group is seeking to appoint a single contractor to manage its provision of Cleaning Services across the group. The Group includes:

The University of South Wales

USW Student Union

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

The College Merthyr Tydfil

The successful contractor will deliver comprehensive daily cleaning, deep cleans and accommodation cleaning across the University of South Wales Group. The start date for this service will be 1st August 2026.USW operates different cleaning specifications for different areas of its campuses. Areas which are student facing i.e. entrances, washrooms and classrooms fall under an output specification whereby a set standard is to be maintained. Areas which are not student facing i.e. staff offices, fall under an input cleaning specification whereby cleaning will be completed to the required standard once every two weeks.

The scope of services includes, but is not limited to, the following:

General Cleaning Duties

Washroom Cleaning

High-Touch Surface Sanitisation

Entrance and Reception Areas

Waste Management

Periodic and Reactive Cleaning

Quality Assurance and Reporting

Staffing and Supervision

Environmental and Health & Safety Compliance

Innovation

Vehicles

Pest Control

Window Cleaning

Washroom Services .

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

23769261 GBP to 23769261GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 August 2026, 00:00AM to 31 July 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 July 2036

Contracting authority

University of South Wales

Identification register:

  • GB-CHC

Address 1: University of South Wales,

Town/City: Pontypridd

Postcode: CF37 1DL

Country: United Kingdom

Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1140312

Email: gemma.selway1@southwales.ac.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
  • 39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

Delivery regions

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
  • UKL15 - Central Valleys

Lot value (estimated)

23769261 GBP Excluding VAT

28523113 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 August 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 July 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 July 2036, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

five year original term with optional annual extension up to a ten year term.

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As part of the tender evaluation process, suppliers will be subject to a financial credit check using Creditsafe. Where a supplier’s Creditsafe risk score is below 50, USW may undertake a further review of the supplier’s accounts. Should this assessment identify any financial red flags, the supplier may be required to provide satisfactory evidence of financial support, such as a parent company guarantee or a bank guarantee, or evidence of how they will mitigate the risk of their financial standing.

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Capacity & Capability

Weighting: 100.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Contract terms and risks

Description of risks to contract performance

USW has identified a range of known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown knowns associated with a long-term cleaning services contract. While the current estate and service requirements are clearly defined, foreseeable changes such as estate expansion, decommissioning of buildings, mergers, and regulatory change may necessitate contract modification over the 10-year term.

Submission

Expression of interest deadline

06 February 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

23 January 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

30 May 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/65070555019BA370622F

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English
  • Welsh

Documents

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
There are no commodity categories for this notice.

Delivery locations

ID Description
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
09 October 2025
Deadline date:
13 November 2025 23:59
Notice type:
UK2
Version:
1
Authority name:
University of South Wales
Publication date:
12 January 2026
Deadline date:
06 February 2026 12:00
Notice type:
UK4
Version:
1
Authority name:
University of South Wales

About the buyer

Main contact:
n/a
Admin contact:
n/a
Technical contact:
n/a
Other contact:
n/a

Further information

Date Details

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