Window Cleaning Service Framework
University of Lancaster · Education
In brief
University of Lancaster awarded cleaning work to Bulloughs Cleaning Services limited, HB Cleaning North Ltd and In Depth Services (Cleaning) Limited and 1 others on 30 March 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £540,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Academic buildings 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 What this lot coversExternal window cleaning: The cleaning is to include windowsills & wiping of frames, glass canopies and main entrances. Internal window cleaning: The cleaning is to include windowsills & wiping of frames, glass office partitions; glass balustrades and all glass in atrium areas including lifts. Approximately 50 academic buildings, some residential accommodation within academic buildings, and residential buildings at Chancellor's Wharf, Lancaster City centre, of which the majority require specialised cleaning using machinery due to the design of the buildings. Normally window cleaning takes place: • Externally once a year • Internally once a year Window cleaning is generally scheduled between March and September each year with occasional requests during the remainder of the year for VIP events. | Cleaning | £490,000 |
| Residential buildings 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 What this lot coversExternal window cleaning: The cleaning is to include windowsills & wiping of frames, glass canopies and main entrances. Internal window cleaning: The cleaning is to include windowsills & wiping of frames, glass office partitions; glass balustrades and all glass in atrium areas including lifts. Approximately 185 buildings. Normally window cleaning takes place: • Externally once a year • Internally once a year Window cleaning is generally scheduled between March and September each year with occasional requests during the remainder of the year for VIP events. Some of the Student Residence buildings are required for Conference/Summer School accommodation after the students have vacated them so please be aware that approximately 20% of the Residences included in Lot 2 have to be cleaned/turnaround in anything from a 2 to 7-day timeframe Approximately 16 houses at the end of June / early July have a 2 to 3 day timeframe to complete for external and internal window cleaning. Approximately 30 houses early / mid September have a 7 day timeframe to complete for external and internal window cleaning. | Cleaning | £50,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulloughs Cleaning Services limited (SME) HB Cleaning North Ltd (SME) In Depth Services (Cleaning) Limited (SME) 8 bids received | Academic buildings | £500,000 | Awarded 17 March 2026 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 |
| Bulloughs Cleaning Services limited (SME) In Depth Services (Cleaning) Limited (SME) D & I Limited (SME) 11 bids received | Residential buildings | £100,000 | Awarded 17 March 2026 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 011391-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 023951-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 037431-2026
Last time this was bought
- Awarded
- 10 October 2025
- Value
- £696,326
- Bids
- 9
- Contract ends
- 12 October 2027
Matched on University of Lancaster, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.
About the buyer
Procurements
17Awards
12Suppliers it has used most for cleaning
- Bulloughs Cleaning Services limited1 contract
- D & I Limited1 contract
- HB Cleaning North Ltd1 contract
- In Depth Services (Cleaning) Limited1 contract
- Margaret Cleaning Solutions Ltd1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open cleaning tenders- £493kestimated
From notice 011391-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 February 2026, last updated 24 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.