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Charles Darwin School - Cleaning Tender

CHARLES DARWIN SCHOOL - CLEANING TENDER

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06 Oct 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Charles Darwin School, located in Kent, has culminated with an award for its cleaning services contract. This tender, classified under the industry category of school cleaning services, falls within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and it has reached the Award stage with the contract awarded on 24th February 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st August 2029. The total contract value amounts to £1,389,407.60.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in cleaning services, particularly those suited for large-scale school environments. Businesses that can offer high-quality and reliable cleaning services will find this contract beneficial for growth, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) due to their suitability for this procurement. The awarded firm, Pendergate Ltd t/a Kindred, exemplifies the type of organisation that can successfully provide the necessary services for the duration of the contract, enhancing their portfolio and gaining substantial business growth in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Charles Darwin School - Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The supplier is to provide excellent cleaning services for Charles Darwin School in Kent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ae99216-810c-4c02-8014-ee413a756579
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f635820b-70b3-4d4f-9849-62567dda12b9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,389,407 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,389,407 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 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
CHARLES DARWIN SCHOOL - CLEANING TENDER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@rivapartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441252977017

Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
TN16 3AU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Darwin
Westminster Constituency
Orpington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENDERGATE LTD T/A KINDRED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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