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Invitation to tender for cleaning services contract across academies within DNEAT and St Benet's.

DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST

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16 Apr 2025 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust is inviting tenders for a cleaning services contract across academies within the Trust and St Benet's Multi Academy Trust. This procurement, facilitated by the Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC), covers various schools in Norfolk and Suffolk under industry category "Cleaning Services" (CPV 90910000). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 16th April 2025 and a tender period ending on 30th April 2025. The contract value is estimated at £200,000. The procurement process is open and competitive, below threshold, aimed primarily at services provision, allowing for electronic submissions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in cleaning services, given its comprehensive scope across multiple educational institutions. The four lots cater to different regions within the county, ensuring regional diversification that could benefit local businesses. The contract periods for these lots span from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030, offering sustainable business prospects. Companies with competitive pricing and high-quality service submissions stand a robust chance, as the award criteria are split between cost (70%) and quality of submission (30%).

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender for cleaning services contract across academies within DNEAT and St Benet's.

Notice Description

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise of the behalf of Diocese of Norwich Education Academies Trust (DNEAT) and Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi Academy Trust and is an open tender for the provision of cleaning services across various schools in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Lot Information

DNEAT 1

Academies located in the west of the county

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

DNEAT 2

Academies located in the middle and east of the county

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

St Benet's 1

Academies located to in the east of the county

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

St Benet's 4

Academies located located in the south of the county

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015418-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Darren Williams
Contact Email
darren.williams@donesc.org
Contact Phone
07395333038

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR20 3LR
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Mattishall
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

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