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EPT-62443 Northern Arch Learning Partnership Lot 2 - Cleaning and Caretaking Case: 004348

NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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30 Jun 2025 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "EPT-62443 Northern Arch Learning Partnership Lot 2 - Cleaning and Caretaking Case: 004348" was carried out by the Northern Arch Learning Partnership, based in Darlington, UK. The industry category is "Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services," and it was completed with the contract awarded to North Yorkshire Council. The tender aimed to secure cleaning services for three schools within the partnership, with the procurement method being a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 23rd June 2025, following the completion of the tender process, with the procurement stage reaching the award phase on 30th June 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in providing high-quality cleaning services, particularly those can that work across education sector clients. With an emphasis on quality and cost-efficiency, companies adept at maintaining consistent service standards might find this contract beneficial. The contract, valued at £1,835,536.02, with an option for extension, suggests potential long-term collaboration. The tender encouraged participation from suppliers included in the associated DPS, highlighting an opportunity for qualified businesses capable of delivering comprehensive services to engage effectively in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

EPT-62443 Northern Arch Learning Partnership Lot 2 - Cleaning and Caretaking Case: 004348

Notice Description

DFE are conducted this Further Competition on behalf Northern Arch Learning Partnership ("The Customer"). This procurement is for Cleaning Services to be provided to Northern Arch Learning Partnership which is based in Darlington and made up of 3 schools. This Further Competition is issued in relation to the YPO 000879 Building in Use Support Services, procured by YPO in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This Further Competition will involve inviting tenders from all suppliers who were successfully awarded onto the relevant lot(s). The documents are issued by 'Get Help Buying for Schools (GHBS). This is a free and impartial service, delivered by the Department for Education (DfE), to help schools buy goods and services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Northern Arch Learning Partnership (the "Customer") is a Multi Academy Trust bringing together partners from early years, primary, secondary and post-16 sectors to deliver the vision for a happy, healthy and successful learning community. The Customer is required to run a tender process to appoint one single Supplier for Cleaning Services for 3 academies to align with their current contracts ending November 2024 and will continue on a rolling basis until a new supplier has been appointed. Cleaning services are currently provided by external suppliers. This process is required to ensure: 1. An open, collaborate partnership between the Customer and the Supplier. 2. The Customer is regularly consulted on the service. 3. Service quality monitoring is adequate, including reporting to appointed trust contact. 4. Achieve a more consistent and sustainable approach to Cleaning across the Customer's Sites. 5. Ensure a consistently high level of service across all schools. 6. Priority for ensuring each school has a high quality, reliable and feasible service for all students and staff members regardless of site visited.

Options: Option to extend for a further 12 months

Procurement Information

This is an award notice following a further competition under an established DPS. This opportunity is now closed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05564d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036255-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,835,536 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Sarah Jones
Contact Email
sjones@nalp.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1325461315

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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