Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-8d77-70d6-96a3-6150e62f532a/specialised-cleaning-services-framework Open for bids GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Specialised Cleaning Services Framework [University of Lancaster](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-lancaster) Estimated value £2,475,000 Published 13 Oct 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 8 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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). ## CPV classification Accommodation cleaning services Building-cleaning services Accommodation, building and window cleaning services Exterior cleaning work for buildings Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice 096500-2026 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096500-2026) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University of Lancaster: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-lancaster) [Sector More Sewage, refuse, cleaning & environmental tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/sewage-refuse-cleaning-environmental) ## More tenders like this [Building-cleaning services – Framework agreement for cleaning services · Harstad Kommune · 23 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14062-5e91-70ce-b789-468a645a9187/norway-building-cleaning-services-framework-agreement-for-cleaning-services) [Building-cleaning services – Framework agreement for cleaning services · Harstad Kommune · 23 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14061-f3bd-705f-bc0e-1b6b5b612dde/norway-building-cleaning-services-framework-agreement-for-cleaning-services) [Building-cleaning services – Framework agreement for cleaning services · Harstad Kommune · 23 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e2d-16cf-7015-8fc2-d642354d0bea/norway-building-cleaning-services-framework-agreement-for-cleaning-services) [Repairs & Maintenance Framework · Burnley Borough Council · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-8297-739f-8ab0-87baae3c15cb/repairs-maintenance-framework) [CPU7343 - Homelessness Prevention Services - Open Framework · Nottingham City Council · 17 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdf-b6ad-71cf-bf97-bf1cfc6712a0/cpu7343-homelessness-prevention-services-open-framework) [Cleaning Services Framework · Delta Academies Trust · 9 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-d747-7155-b760-85753b9d4693/cleaning-services-framework)