Award

Community Schools Trust Cleaning Tender

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 13:41

Tender

16 May 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Community Schools Trust, a significant educational organisation in the UK, has awarded a contract for its cleaning services to Birkin Cleaning Services Limited. This tender, titled "Community Schools Trust Cleaning Tender," is part of a strategic procurement aimed at consolidating cleaning services across its six schools located in London and Norwich. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2025 for UTC Norfolk and 1st April 2026 for the other five schools. It covers a period of three years with the possibility of extending by an additional two years, contingent on mutual agreement and performance satisfaction. The total estimated turnover for the five-year contract is approximately £7.5 million. The procurement was managed under a 'Competitive Flexible' procedure following the Light Touch Regime, emphasising a mixture of quality and cost considerations, with a procurement method described as 'selective'.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in cleaning services, particularly those experienced with TUPE transfers and public sector pension arrangements. For businesses looking to expand within the public education sector, this procurement could act as a launchpad for growth, especially given the contract's financial magnitude and potential duration of up to five years. Birkin Cleaning Services Limited, a large-scale supplier, succeeded in the procurement process, hinting at the level of expertise and competitive edge required. Companies equipped to handle substantial contracts and maintain high standards of cleaning service would find opportunities such as these advantageous for expanding their footprint in the educational sector. Businesses with capabilities in managing large-scale service contracts and navigating public sector requirements will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Community Schools Trust Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The Community Schools Trust is a highly successful multi-school trust, currently operating six secondary schools - five located in London and one Universal Technical College (UTC) in Norwich. The Trust supports some 5,750 students and is committed to delivering high standards of education and operational excellence. The Schools are supported by a team of approximately 730 teaching and support staff. The current cleaning services across the Trust's schools is delivered through a combination of models, several sites are managed by Birkin, one by Hackney Council and one is managed in-house. The Trust is tendering its cleaning services with the aim to appoint a professional cleaning contractor with proven experience in first- and second-generation TUPE transfers. The selected contractor must either hold or have the ability to achieve Admitted Body Status for LGPS pensions. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2025 for UTC Norfolk and 1st April 2026 for the remaining five schools within the Trust. The contract initially spans three years with an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years, (3+1+1) beyond this date by mutual agreement. Any contract extension will be subject to the Trust's satisfaction and agreement on budgets and service levels. The estimated turnover for the entire five-year duration is approximately PS7.5 million. The contract is focused on consistently high levels of cleaning service and pro-active management. Regular termly and annual reviews throughout the contract duration are mandatory, and a break clause should be included to support both parties in case the relationship does not thrive. The Trust expects the successful contractor to deliver an excellent level of service, as well as high standards of support and a strong working relationship throughout the year. The procurement process follows a two stage 'Competitive Flexible' approach, beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage after shortlisting. This process is managed under the Light Touch Regime, and the Trust reserves the right to refine the award criteria throughout.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The contract initially spans three years with an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years, (3+1+1) beyond this date by mutual agreement. Any contract extension will be subject to the Trust's satisfaction and agreement on budgets and service levels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05161a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059752-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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
£7,499,999 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,499,999 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,617,127 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Additional Buyers

COHESION CONSULTING LTD

Contact Name
Cohesion Procurement Team
Contact Email
info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441892251001

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E7 9BB
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRKIN CLEANING SERVICES

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