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AwardUpdate

18 Jun 2026 at 15:06

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "CA17035 - Gloucestershire Learning Alliance Trust tender for cleaning services" has been initiated by the Gloucestershire Learning Alliance, based in Cheltenham, England. This tender, categorised under school cleaning services, was sought to provide cleaning services across 9 schools within the Trust. The procurement followed an open procedure method, starting with the tender period ending on 20 February 2026. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2026 and will conclude on 31 July 2029. The tendering process has reached the award stage, with SANSUM CLEANING SOLUTIONS LIMITED selected as the supplier on 18 June 2026, with a total contract value of £938,513.10.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the cleaning services industry looking to expand their client portfolio within the educational sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete in this type of procurement due to the suitability criteria that favour such businesses. The long-term nature of the contract offers stable revenue flow, while the inclusion of geographical locations like the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and mainland United Kingdom, opens potential for diverse service provision across different regions. Businesses with capability in providing specialised educational facility cleaning can leverage this opportunity to build rapport within the educational trust sector.

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Notice Title

CA17035 - Gloucestershire Learning Alliance Trust tender for cleaning services

Notice Description

To provide cleaning services to 9 schools in the Gloucestershire Learning Alliance Trust. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17035. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17035 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-203bc001-5c37-43ee-9022-41c380f62fa4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c329dce6-175b-4e03-a6c8-833d2d60cc8a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£938,513 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEARNING ALLIANCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL52 8NN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Cleeve West
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANSUM CLEANING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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