This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 14:39

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 12:25

Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Harris Federation, an educational charity operating numerous academies across London and Essex, is for outsourced cleaning services under the title "PP-10160a Harris Federation Trust Cleaning Phase 2". This contract, a significant undertaking within the public services sector, involves daily and deep cleaning across 11 schools. Implemented via a selective procurement method known as the Competitive Flexible Procedure, the procurement covered multiple locations in London and Essex. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with substantial contracts signed on 31st March 2026, set to start on 1st April 2026, for an initial period of three years, with potential extensions of two additional one-year terms at the client's discretion.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for large-scale contractors in the cleaning services industry, particularly those experienced in managing extensive educational facilities. The contract's scale, geographically diverse scope, and duration provide an extensive forward-looking business opportunity suitable for firms capable of delivering consistent and comprehensive cleaning services. Further, the detailed quality and price assessment criteria emphasize the importance of quality assurance and competitive pricing, encouraging businesses that prioritize sustainability and rigorous health and safety standards to participate. The flexibility to extend the contract heightens the allure for businesses seeking long-term growth through public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

PP-10160a Harris Federation Trust Cleaning Phase 2

Notice Description

The Harris Federation is an education charity led and run by teachers. They opened their first school in 1991 and now run 54 primary and secondary academies in London and Essex, and train thousands of teachers per year from the Harris Federation and beyond. School School Code Address 1 Harris Academy Battersea HABS 401 Battersea Park Rd, London SW11 5AP 2 Harris Academy Beckenham HABE Manor Way Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SJ 3 Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green HPABG Manor Way Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SJ 4 Harris Academy Bermondsey HAB 55, Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TZ 5 Harris Girls' Academy Bromley HABR Lennard Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1QR 6 Harris Academy Chobham HAC 40 Cheering Lane, London, E20 1BD 7 Harris City Academy Crystal Palace HCACP Maberley Road, London, SE19 2JH 8 Harris Garrard Academy HGA Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, Erith, Kent, DA18 $DW 9 Harris Primary Academy Haling Park HPAHP 50-58 Haling Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HS 10 Harris Academy Purley HAPU Kendra Hall Road, Surrey, CR2 6DT 11 Harris Lowe Academy Willesden HLAW Doyle Gardens, Willesden, London, NW10 3ST The contract will be for the provision of outsourced cleaning services across 11 schools, including daily cleaning and out of term deep cleaning, for spaces including but not limited to teaching, office, circulation, and rest room spaces. Note: The cleaning of the spaces within the schools will need to take into account the Lettings Schedules set out for each school. The successful Supplier will be required to work around the Lettings times and schedules to ensure the space is clean for the following day. The Trust's Safeguarding Policy sets out that during the recruitment process, all prospective cleaning staff must show their full employment history before a role in the school can be given. The supplier shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the cleaning service with the Client. In addition, the provider will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. The Contract will allow for the purchase of cleaning consumables and equipment and point-of-use consumables and bin liners to support the delivery of the cleaning services as per below: The list of consumables will be: Toilet paper Hand soap Handtowels Dishwasher tablets Washing up liquid Refer to Attachment 5 Workforce Data for TUPE data - There is no LGPS. Further information on the Client's requirements can be found at Attachment 1a Specification and Attachment 1b Client Data. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Central

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client

Lot 2 East

- Harris Chobham - Harris Garrard

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client

Lot 3 South

- Harris Purley - Harris Primary Haling Park

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client

Lot 4 Southeast

- Harris Beckenham - Harris City Crystal Palace - Harris Girls Bromley - Harris Primary Beckham Green

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055209
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039996-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,440,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,440,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£10,888,466 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£10,888,466 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARRIS FEDERATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1LH
Postcode Area
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ATLAS FM LIMITED

OCS GROUP UK LIMITED

Further Information

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