Award

E-ACT Cleaning

E-ACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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Award

27 Mar 2025 at 13:54

Tender

19 Apr 2024 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The E-ACT Multi Academy Trust, an esteemed educational organisation situated in Northamptonshire, is currently conducting a selective procurement process for school cleaning services under the title "E-ACT Cleaning." This tender, classified under the CPV code 90919300, encompasses cleaning services for 35 academies located across London, Bristol, Birmingham, Daventry, Oldham, Sheffield, and Manchester. The procurement process is in the award stage, with CleanTEC Services Ltd being the awarded supplier, and the contract is set to commence on 1 January 2025. The total contract value amounts to £10,500,000 over an initial three-year period, with an option to extend for an additional two years (3+1+1). Key dates include the tender closing date on 21 May 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for professional cleaning services companies, particularly those capable of maintaining high standards and delivering consistent cleanliness. The awarded contract aims to service multiple academies, thus requiring a scalable operational capacity. Companies experienced in managing school environments and holding or able to achieve Admitted Body Status for handling Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) will be particularly well-suited. This contract offers the potential for substantial business growth, emphasising proactive management and strong collaborative relationships with the E-ACT Multi Academy Trust.

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Notice Title

E-ACT Cleaning

Notice Description

The award winning E-ACT Multi Academy Trust is tendering the cleaning services in 35 Academies between London, Bristol, Birmingham, Daventry, Oldham and Sheffield. There are two Lots, one South with 18 Academies and one North with 17 Academies. The Trust supports many deserving communities in England. The current contract is supported by Cleantec, Purgo, Atlas FM and four inhouse operations. With 35 Academies and over 18,550 students on roll in E-ACT; plus 2,292 students in the 6 Venturers Trust Schools and over 2,500 staff, this is an exceptional opportunity.The Venturers Trust are joining E-ACT by September 2024. Should this merger be delayed for any reason then the mobilisation of the six Venturers Trust Academies will be delayed proportionately, with Venturers Trust remaining the signatory for that segment of the contract. This will allow the contract for the other Academies in both lots to commence in January 2025.The Trust is tendering its cleaning services and is seeking a

Lot Information

Lot 1

The award winning E-ACT Multi Academy Trust is tendering the cleaning services in 35 Academies between London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Sheffield. There are two Lots, one South with 21 Academies and one North with 14 Academies. The Trust supports many deserving communities in England. The current contract is supported by Cleantec, Purgo, Atlas FM and four inhouse operations. The Venturers Trust are joining E-ACT by September 2024. Should this merger be delayed for any reason then the mobilisation of the six Trust Academies will be delayed proportionately, with Venturers Trust remaining the signatory for that segment of the contract. This will allow the contract for the other Academies in the Southern Lot to commence in January 2025.There are 35 Academies in the tender and over 18,550 students on roll in E-ACT and 2,292 students in the 6 Venturers Trust Schools, plus over 2,500 staff. The Trust is tendering its cleaning services and is seeking a professional cleaning contractor to deliver an excellent level of cleanliness in every Academy every day. There are a number of LGPS pensions in the Academies and either having Admitted Body Status, or the ability to achieve it, is a mandatory requirement of the tender and the contract.The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2025, initially spanning three years with an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years, (3+1+1) beyond this date by mutual agreement. Any contract extension will be subject to the Trust's satisfaction and agreement on budgets and service levels. The estimated turnover for the entire five-year duration is approximately PS10,500,000.The contract is focused on consistently high levels of cleaning service and pro-active management. Regular termly and annual reviews throughout the contract duration are mandatory, and a break clause should be included to support both parties in case the relationship does not thrive. The Trust expects high standards of support and a strong working relationship with the selected bidder. To express interest in the tender and access all contract documents (which are available free of charge), kindly register on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home, if you haven't already, and declare your interest in the opportunity.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial three year term. There is an option to extend the contract for a further two years subject to mutual agreement, based on strong financial and qualitative performance by mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0453d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011566-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
E-ACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Postcode
NN15 7HP
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Wicksteed
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEANTEC SERVICES

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