Tender

Southport Learning Trust ~ Cleaning Tender

SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST

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15 May 2025 at 13:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southport Learning Trust has issued a tender for cleaning services across several schools, including Birkdale High School, Greenbank High School, and others in the Southport area, United Kingdom. This tender, titled "Southport Learning Trust ~ Cleaning Tender," falls under the industry category of school cleaning services and is currently in the tender update stage. The procurement process is being managed through a competitive flexible procedure, with a submission deadline of 29th August 2025. The contract will commence in January 2026, running for three years with an optional two-year extension, and is valued at £6.1 million excluding additional schools joining later.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality services to educational institutions. Companies that are adept at meeting criteria that value both cost and quality are likely to be competitive candidates. As the process is open and above threshold, it welcomes a wide range of suppliers, especially those suited to servicing multiple sites efficiently. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate flexibility and quality in their offerings are encouraged to participate, with all submissions to be made electronically in English.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southport Learning Trust ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Cleaning services for Southport Learning Trust for the following schools: Birkdale High School Greenbank High School Maghull High School Meols Cop High School Bedford Primary School Stanley High School Formby High School (non Trust school) (to join 28.5.26) Kew Woods Primary Merefield School Range High School will join the contract April 2028 upon expiry of existing contract. The contract will be for three years commencing January 2026 with the option to extend for a further two years Contract value = PS6.1 million (five years) excluding Range High School See SQ Document for more information. To view this notice, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=955593696

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05148d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029520-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01276 673896

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHPORT
Postcode
PR9 0TT
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Duke's
Westminster Constituency
Southport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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