Tender

Invitation to tender for cleaning contract for The Acorn Partnership

DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

28 May 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust, operating out of Orchard House in East Tuddenham, Norwich, has issued an invitation to tender for a cleaning contract to service The Acorn Partnership's Acle St Edmunds and Little Plumstead C of E primary academies. This procurement process is in the tender stage and follows an open competition method, with submissions being invited on the Multiquote platform. The contract is valued at £94,000 and classified under the services category, specifically focusing on cleaning services. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 1:00 PM on 22nd June 2025 with the enquiry period closing a day prior. The contract, spanning three years from 1st September 2025, offers potential extensions, making it an attractive long-term opportunity for service providers.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business within the educational sector. Companies offering quality cleaning services at competitive prices are well-suited to compete, with price and quality both being considered in the award criteria. The possibility of contract renewals and options further enhances growth opportunities, allowing successful bidders to secure a continuous revenue stream. This could be particularly appealing for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the Norfolk region.

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender for cleaning contract for The Acorn Partnership

Notice Description

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise of the behalf of the Acorn Partnership to set in place a new cleaning contract for the next 3 years. this will service both Acle St Edmunds and Little Plumstead C of E primary Academies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052829
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028190-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£94,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 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
DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Darren Williams
Contact Email
darren.williams@donesc.org
Contact Phone
07395333038

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR20 3LR
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Mattishall
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

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