University Accommodation Cleaning Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
This Registration of Interest (ROI) is the first stage of a multi-step procurement process for cleaning services across Victoria University of Wellington’s accommodation portfolio. The purpose of the ROI is to identify and shortlist suitably qualified suppliers with the capability, capacity, and relevant experience to deliver cleaning services in a complex, high-occupancy student accommodation environment. It is not a request for pricing but is intended to assess market interest and supplier suitability ahead of a subsequent Request for Proposal. Through this process, the University seeks to better understand market capability and establish a shortlist of suppliers who can deliver consistent, high-quality, and student-focused cleaning services in catered and independent living halls. Cleaning Services are structured into two service portfolios—catered halls and independent living halls—and respondents may register their interest in one or both portfolios. This flexibility supports a range of service delivery models and enables the University to identify the most suitable providers for each portfolio. The ROI also supports the University in responding to recent growth in the accommodation portfolio and evolving operational requirements, while ensuring strong quality assurance, health and safety practices, and alignment with broader outcomes and procurement requirements. Contact: Jill Purvis Email: jill.purvis@vuw.ac.nz Telephone: 0223197404
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