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Tenterden School Trust - Cleaning Services

TENTERDEN SCHOOLS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2025 at 11:04

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Tenterden Schools Trust has recently completed a procurement process under a selective procedure for school cleaning services. The process was organised within the education sector and took place in Kent, region UKJ4, with the contracting authority being Tenterden Schools Trust. This procurement process reached the 'award' stage on 23rd September 2025, which followed the initial tender stage that began earlier in the year. The contract, valued at approximately £2.79 million, was awarded to Town and Country Cleaners Ltd, commencing on 1st November 2025, and involves an initial period of three years with potential extensions of up to two additional years. Key arrangements included a standstill period as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring time for any challenges to the award decision.

This contract offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for service providers specialising in cleaning services. With the setup through a restricted procedure, the process ensured that high-quality standards were enforced, calling for firms that demonstrate strong credentials in service provision. The participation of small and medium-sized enterprises was notable, as all submitted bids came from such entities. The awarded contract provides a platform for the successful bidder to expand their portfolio and reputation in the educational sector. Moreover, firms capable of providing comprehensive cleaning solutions throughout the academic year would find such opportunities beneficial for long-term growth and stability.

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Notice Title

Tenterden School Trust - Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Tenterden Schools Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service.The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 01 November 2025.The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time.TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.No members of the cleaning team are part of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenterden schools Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service.The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 01 November 2025.The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time.TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.No members of the cleaning team are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058858-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,794,361 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further notices will be published in 2027, 2028, 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TENTERDEN SCHOOLS TRUST
Contact Name
Maria Robinson
Contact Email
tenders@minervapcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 1256467107

Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
TN30 6LT
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Tenterden North
Westminster Constituency
Weald of Kent

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOWN AND COUNTRY CLEANERS

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