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St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust Provision of Outsourced Cleaning Services

ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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02 Dec 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust has completed the award stage of its procurement process for outsourced cleaning services, valued at £3,000,000. The contract was awarded on 1st August 2025 to Direct Cleaning Services. The scope covers school cleaning services in the South West of England and is set to run from 1st August 2025 until 31st July 2030. Utilizing an open procedure, this procurement offered transparency and competitive opportunities in the services category. The Trust, located in Exeter, Devon, led the process, seeking to deliver high-quality services while ensuring value for money. The service requirements are outlined comprehensively in the Cleaning Service Specification and schedule documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality cleaning services, particularly those specialising in educational facilities. SMEs are identified as suitable, encouraging smaller enterprises to engage, potentially fostering substantial growth within local markets. For businesses looking to expand in the South West region, partnering with educational organisations provides a stable, long-term potential revenue stream. By understanding the procurement details and aligning with the requirements specified, businesses can enhance their competitive edge in upcoming public tenders conducted by educational trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust Provision of Outsourced Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The Trust was seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Cleaning Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilstdelivering value for money.Tenderers were referred to the Cleaning Service Specification and cleaning schedule documents for the full details of the service requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46734f01-802d-4845-9123-28891d7b07b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09e759a-0303-400b-975b-b3a2782ef273
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER, DEVON
Postcode
EX2 4NQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIRECT CLEANING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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