This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2026 at 15:10

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 12:17

Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Nexus Education Schools Trust, a sub-central government public authority based in Beckenham, United Kingdom, has completed the tender process for a contract titled "Nexus Education Schools Trust - Cleaning Services". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically school cleaning services, and is managed by Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited. The competitive flexible procedure, a selective procurement method, was used, culminating in the award to D B Services. Key dates include the contract commencement on 5th April 2026, with an estimated completion by 4th April 2029, and potential extensions allowing a maximum contract duration until 31st August 2031. The associated contract value is approximately £3,505,327.87 gross.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services industry, particularly those able to provide large-scale operational consistency across educational facilities. Companies well-suited for this tender include those experienced in providing comprehensive cleaning services that can accommodate the specific requirements such as daily and periodic cleaning schedules. Given the contract's significant financial scope and potential extensions, it offers a lucrative long-term opportunity for businesses capable of leveraging economies of scale and maintaining high service quality across multiple locations within the Trust. Additionally, organisations adept at navigating public sector procurement processes, particularly those familiar with TUPE regulations and pension scheme implications, would find this contract advantageous for business growth and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nexus Education Schools Trust - Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Nexus Education Schools Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 05 April 2026. The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Some members of the cleaning team [x6] are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032904-2026
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
Not specified
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
£1,977,794 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,977,794 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,921,106 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,921,106 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20268 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2027-06-30

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nexus Education Schools Trust
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BECKENHAM
Postcode
BR3 1RF
Postcode Area
Bromley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
Westminster Constituency
Beckenham and Penge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D B Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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