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Discovery Educational Trust - Cleaning Tender

DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2025 at 12:05

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Discovery Educational Trust, governed under public law, has completed the tender process for their cleaning services contract, focusing on schools within South Essex, including Chase High School, Hogarth Primary School, Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School, Larchwood Primary School, and St. Martin’s School. The contract duration is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The procurement was undertaken through a restricted procedure, aiming to secure high-quality cleaning services. The awarded contract was signed on 24th July 2025, with Purgo Supply Services Limited as the successful supplier under the award notice issued on 25th November 2025. This procurement is classified under school cleaning services, which falls within the services category and covers the Essex region.

This contract presents ample opportunities for SMEs to enhance their business profile through participation in public sector procurement. Suitable businesses are those with a robust capacity in facilities management and a demonstrable turnover of at least £500,000. Innovation in service delivery and cost-effective solutions are welcome, as the Trust is keen on forming a partnership that encourages growth and excellence in service provision. Firms specializing in high-quality cleaning services and capable of proposing enhancements in cleaning efficiency and effectiveness, particularly in educational environments, will find this opportunity beneficial for business growth. The successful supplier is required to maintain high productivity levels and demonstrate a management style that fosters a supportive environment for staff. The fixed-price contract, valued at up to £1,411,605 for the initial term, underscores the Trust's commitment to value for money while maintaining top-tier standards.

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Notice Title

Discovery Educational Trust - Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful supplier is required to provide excellent cleaning services to the Discovery Educational Trust a Multi Academy Trust, based in South Essex and currently comprising five schools - Chase High School in Southend, Hogarth Primary School, Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School, Larchwood Primary School and St. Martin's School, all in Brentwood.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Discovery Educational Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, based in South Essex and currently comprising five schools - Chase High School in Southend, Hogarth Primary School, Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School, Larchwood Primary School and St. Martin's School, all in Brentwood. We aim for each of our schools to become the school of choice within the community, offering a broad and exciting range of extracurricular activities to enhance the opportunities within their formal curriculum. More information with regards to the Trust can be found here: https://www.discoveryeducationaltrust.co.uk The successful tenderer will be required to provide cleaning services to three of the schools currently within the Discovery Educational Trust - Hogarth Primary School, Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School and St. Martin's School. The contract term being tendered is for three years, 1st September 2025 - 31st August 2028. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31st August 2030. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current cleaning services at the schools. This includes both core term time cleaning and periodic deep cleaning throughout the year. The schools are keen to secure a high quality cleaning service whereby their students are able to enjoy excellence in education, supported by excellently kept facilities. The schools expect both a tightly managed service and high levels of productivity to be delivered by the cleaning staff at all times. The schools are proud of their 'family ethos' and expect a management style delivered by the successful contractor that supports, encourages and develops the cleaning staff. The schools are not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted for this tender, rather they are keen to secure best value from this contract and to deliver best value to its students. Innovative and creative ideas as to how the cleaning services can be developed and improved, will be welcomed. The schools seek a contractor that is keen to work in partnership and who will deliver to its highest abilities, at all times The annual value of the current contract is PS282,321 (the total cost of cleaning per annum over the last annual period, for all schools added together). Therefore the value of this contract is PS1,411,605 (total annual costs as above x 5 as this contract is for a maximum of 5 years). The contract shall be a fixed price contract with invoices raised monthly to the schools. Additional requirements and information: *The Trust has a minimum requirement for a contractor's employers' liability and public liability insurance of PS5 million *The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS500,000 *It is anticipated that some employees may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and therefore the successful contractor in that instance would be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. *The winning bidder is required to pay the tender fee directly to RIVA Partnership, upon contract award *This is a growing Trust. During the tenure of this cleaning contract - any further schools that join this Trust may join this cleaning contract, at the discretion of the client

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e64c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076818-2025
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
£1,411,605 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,411,605 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,379,634 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Contact Name
Rachel OGrady
Contact Email
tenders@rivapartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1252977017

Buyer Location

Locality
HUTTON
Postcode
CM13 2HG
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Brentwood
Electoral Ward
Hutton East
Westminster Constituency
Brentwood and Ongar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURGO SUPPLY SERVICES

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