Award

Marlborough Primary School Cleaning Tender (Harrow)

PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 19:24

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

30 Oct 2025 at 20:20

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

17 Oct 2025 at 10:57

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

17 Oct 2025 at 10:16

Tender Notice
Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 19:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Marlborough Primary School in Harrow sought a cleaning contractor through an open procurement method, managed by Procurement for Schools Ltd. The process was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold for the classification of school cleaning services. The contract was awarded on 8th December 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2026, ending on 31st March 2029. The tender was initially published on 15th October 2025, with a closing tender period on 14th November 2025. The successful supplier, Hayward Services Limited, was awarded the contract valued at £185,000. The primary location of service delivery is Marlborough Primary School, located in Harrow, London (postcode HA1 1UJ).

This cleaning contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in facility management, particularly those with expertise in school environments. SMEs, which are deemed suitable for this contract, can potentially expand their portfolio by establishing connections within the public sector. The open procurement method allows businesses with competitive skills in providing school cleaning services to leverage their experience. Companies able to provide at least five existing school references stand a favourable chance of securing such opportunities, thereby fostering business growth in the cleaning services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marlborough Primary School Cleaning Tender (Harrow)

Notice Description

The Marlborough Primary School in Harrow are seeking an experienced cleaning contractor to undertake the service. The school is outsourcing for the first time and therefore all staff are applicable for LGPS. There are 5 cleaners to be TUPE'd and we intend the start of the contract to commence in April 2026. The advertised contract length is 2+1+1 years. The estimated sum has calculated a 1 extension period to help provide a clear example over a 3 year period. You MUST be able to provide at least 5 school references for existing contracts. Please request the tender pack by getting in touch with our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at mnewell@procurementforschools.com Additional information: Please request the tender pack by getting in touch with our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at mnewell@procurementforschools.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-539da19a-20a6-41fa-a6df-27d07b5eca8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa4bee9-cc81-495c-ba68-bb9ee8cb1d43
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD
Contact Name
Mr. Mike Newell
Contact Email
mnewell@procurementforschools.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
HA1 1UJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Marlborough
Westminster Constituency
Harrow West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYWARD SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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