This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 16:50

Tender

27 May 2025 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Eastbury Community School in Barking focuses on awarding a cleaning contract valued at £2,500,000. The process follows an open and competitive flexible procedure aimed at enhancing the quality and cost-effectiveness of cleaning services provided to the school. The contract, categorised under school cleaning services, is planned to start on 1st November 2025 and runs through to 31st October 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030, contingent on satisfactory performance. Notably, the award was announced on 18th September 2025, and the selected supplier is KGB Cleaning South West Limited. The procurement stage is complete as of 19th September 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses offering cleaning services, particularly those proficient in handling educational environments. SMEs, like KGB Cleaning South West Limited, are well-suited to compete given the emphasis on quality and management aptitude alongside providing value for money. The tender’s selective procedure, structured over four stages, allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and secure contracts underpinned by robust and compliant policies, potentially solidifying their profiles as adept educational facility service providers. Businesses with annual turnovers exceeding £15 million are particularly encouraged to explore such opportunities, with a structured approach ensuring fair evaluation and enhanced business prospects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cleaning Contract for Eastbury Community School

Notice Description

The school is seeking to appoint a cleaning contractor to deliver a general school cleaning service . The school have identified the following areas as their key objectives for consideration when selecting their chosen service provider. A service provider who will: (in no particular order) * Provide a top-quality cleaning service to the pupils, staff, and visitors of Eastbury Community School. * Provide an exceptional value for money and cost-effective cleaning service that is thoroughly robust and measurable. * Being aware of the nature of working in a school environment and the safeguarding challenges/requirements therein. * Provide a strong cleaning management team at school to manage the services with good consistent support for the team on site. * Provide robust and compliant policies and procedures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions, when both parties to agree in writing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058258-2025
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
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 202511 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Eastbury Community School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 9UW
Postcode Area
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Longbridge
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KGB CLEANING SOUTH WEST LIMITED

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