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Sports Estate Cleaning Services

University of Exeter · Education

In brief

University of Exeter is looking for suppliers for cleaning work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £300,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 24 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Tuesday 24 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Tuesday 24 November 2026

How bids are scored

Technical 60% · Commercial 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 14 bids per contract for this buyer (from 21 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around October 2032.

What the notice says

This opportunity is for the provision of comprehensive cleaning services across the University of Exeter’s multi-site Sports Estate. The contract will encompass routine, periodic and specialist cleaning of sports facilities, including sports halls, gyms, fitness areas, changing rooms, showers, toilets, communal areas and associated facilities. The successful Supplier will be responsible for delivering a consistent, high-quality, safe and hygienic cleaning service that accommodates the operational requirements of the Sports Estate, including varying opening hours, high-footfall periods and sporting events.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 24 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 24 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 091575-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 103045-2026

About the buyer

University of ExeterLast 12 months

Procurements

299

Awards

153

Suppliers it has used most for cleaning

  • Fairfield Controlec Ltd1 contract
All tenders and awards from University of Exeter

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From notice 091575-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 September 2026, last updated 30 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 October 2026.