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21 May 2025 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

Swale Academies Trust is initiating a selective procurement process for cleaning services across seven of its schools, with the contract set to commence on 20th October 2025. This competitive tender falls under the services category, with a focus on school cleaning services as classified by CPV 90919300. The buying organisation, identified as Swale Academies Trust (Secondary Account: RM&C), is located in Sittingbourne, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline on 23rd June 2025. Notable details include a contract set to last until 19th October 2028, with opportunities for renewal based on performance.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in public sector cleaning services, to expand their portfolio by working with a reputable educational trust. The procurement process is designed to attract up to six suitable candidates to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, making it an ideal opportunity for established cleaning service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to participate and potentially secure a long-term contract. The competitive flexible procedure aims to ensure fair assessment, thus rewarding quality and compliance with the trust's scoring criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Swale Academies Trust Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

Swale Academies Trust are putting their cleaning contracts in 7 schools out to tender with a contract start date of 20th October 2025. See SQ Document Part 1 for more details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performances.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024326-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 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
Swale Academies Trust (Secondary Account: RM&C)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 1JS
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC, TLJ46 West Kent

Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Homewood
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

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