This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

17 Jul 2026 at 07:33

Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester has completed an open tender process for the "CA17480 - Co-op Academies Trust - Building Cleaning Tender," which encompasses cleaning services across 18 sites in the North West of England. The tender was divided into three lots, targeting areas in Manchester/Liverpool, Staffordshire, and West Yorkshire. Initially published on 31st March 2026, the tendering phase concluded on 27th April 2026. The contract, valued at £452,822, began on 1st September 2026 and will last until 24th August 2029. The main procurement category is for services, specifically building-cleaning services, classified under CPV code 90911200, affirming the project's significance in facility maintenance within educational institutions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in building cleaning services, particularly those capable of servicing multiple sites efficiently. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were expressly encouraged to participate, highlighting the tender's openness to fostering competitive markets while supporting smaller businesses. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale cleaning operations, especially those familiar with educational environments and regional service provision, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, potentially enhancing their portfolios and expanding regional influence in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA17480 - Co-op Academies Trust - Building Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

Cleaning tender in 3 lots and as a whole for 18 sites with Co-op Academies Trust in the North West of England. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1- Manchester / Liverpool Lot 2: Lot 2 - Staffordshire Lot 3: Lot 3 - West Yorkshire To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17480. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17480 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cc8628a-7c6d-44f6-a1ed-201297b2b72c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7d019ff-5369-4d71-b528-36a3af7c8e35
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

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£452,822 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 24 Aug 2029 2-3 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
THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 0AG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GLEN CLEANING

RCCN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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