Provision of Cleaning Services to The University of South Wales Group
University of South WalesEstimated Value
Up to £23,769,261
Deadline
6 February 2026
Published
12 January 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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 .
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University of South WalesKey Dates
Published
12 January 2026
Submission deadline
6 February 2026
Notice type
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