This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 13:02

Tender

14 May 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Heathland School in Hounslow, United Kingdom, has undertaken a public procurement process for a cleaning services contract, focusing on providing these services for its 1850 students and 220 staff members. The procurement, which is in the award stage as of 28th May 2026, follows an open method using a competitive flexible procedure. The contract is valued at £1,198,185 and commences on 10th June 2026, with a duration of three years, extendable for an additional two years. The awarded supplier is Purgo Supply Services Limited, selected from a pool of three final-stage bids. The school, classified under sub-central government as a public authority, prioritises value for money but not necessarily the lowest price, and requires the contractor to align with its values and support the educational environment.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth for companies in the cleaning services industry, especially those capable of delivering innovative solutions at a fixed price while maintaining high standards of service. Large-scale cleaning companies, particularly those experienced in servicing large educational institutions or similar environments, would be well-suited to this contract. The focus on a rigorous bidding process and the emphasis on quality, as reflected in the tender's procurement criteria, presents a platform for businesses to showcase competitive advantages in service innovation and cost management. Such contracts not only provide steady business but also bolster reputation through association with an 'Outstanding' school like The Heathland School.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Heathland School ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The Heathland School is a Secondary School in Hounslow, Middlesex, which was founded in 1974. The school is an 'Outstanding' 11-18 Co-educational Community Comprehensive School committed to delivering exceptional academic success and providing an environment where individual learners thrive and become confident, independent and informed citizens of the future. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1850 students on roll and 220 teaching and support staff, The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st January 2026 to 31 December 2029 and will operate as a Fixed Price Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of cleaning services. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all cleaning services within the school. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The value of the current contract is: - 2024/25 PS239,637 The Heathland School expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of cleaning services. The School expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of the school. The School believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. Much time therefore, is spent reviewing and planning schemes of work to ensure that they are differentiated to meet the needs of all students As a school who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 +2-year fixed price basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050342-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,198,185 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,198,185 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,198,185 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HEATHLAND SCHOOL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW
Postcode
TW4 5JD
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow Heath
Westminster Constituency
Brentford and Isleworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURGO SUPPLY SERVICES

Further Information

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