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Award

23 Oct 2025 at 10:05

Award

16 Sep 2025 at 16:05

Tender

06 May 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Inicio Educational Trust - Cleaning Tender" has reached the award stage, with the contract being officially signed on 19th October 2025. The buying organisation, Inicio Educational Trust, located in Chislehurst, United Kingdom, sought a contractor to provide cleaning services across its 8 primary schools. The procurement, classified under the school cleaning services industry, utilised an open procurement method referred to as a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £1,854,545 (net of VAT), commences on 20th October 2025 and runs until 31st August 2027, with the option to extend up to 31st August 2030.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those experienced in educational settings. It demands a well-managed service with high productivity and offers room for innovation and improvement, making it ideal for companies that can provide creative solutions alongside high-quality cleaning standards. Businesses with a strong management framework capable of developing and supporting cleaning staff will find this project conducive to growth, particularly as the contract may include additional schools joining the trust, hence expanding the scope and value of the undertaking.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Inicio Educational Trust - Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful tenderer will be required to provide cleaning services to all 8 Primary Schools within Inicio Educational Trust. The contract term being tendered is for just under 2 years, from 20/10/2025 - 30/08/2027. There is an option for a further extension period for up to three additional years to 30/08/2030. The initial term of the contract is set such that this aligns with the expiry of the Secondary school cleaning contracts. This allows the option to either tender as a whole Trust at this point, or for this Primary school contract to be extended for a further 3 years. 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 its 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 expect a management style delivered by the successful contractor that supports, encourages and develops the cleaning staff. The Trust is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted for this tender, rather the Trust is 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 Trust seeks a contractor that is keen to work in partnership and who will deliver to its highest abilities, at all times. Please note this is a growing Trust and any other schools that may join the Trust during the tenure of this new cleaning contract may, at the Trust's discretion, be added to this contract. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=984657617

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended from 31/08/2027 for up to a maximum of 3 years to 31/08/2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067692-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,420,538 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,420,538 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,854,545 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,854,545 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inicio Educational Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHISLEHURST
Postcode
BR7 5LJ
Postcode Area
Bromley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bickley & Sundridge
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CleanTEC Services Ltd

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