Tender

Chosen Hill School & Sixth Form ~ Cleaning Tender

CHOSEN HILL SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM

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Tender

15 Jul 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

Chosen Hill School & Sixth Form in Gloucester is seeking proposals for their cleaning services through an open tender process, classified under school cleaning services (CPV 90919300). This procurement, worth approximately £229,500 annually, will be conducted under a competitive flexible procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023. The contract is set to run for three years from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with an optional two-year extension. Potential suppliers must submit their bids by 7 November 2025, with inquiries closing on 15 August 2025. This opportunity presents an active tender stage, inviting up to six suppliers based on criteria detailed in the tender documents.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with experience in educational institutions. SMEs can leverage this contract's scale and prestige to enhance their market presence and establish long-term partnerships. The comprehensive evaluation criteria, including cleaning service delivery, management, and sustainability, ensure that businesses focused on high-quality performance will be well-suited to compete. The assured performance basis of the contract provides a stable financial commitment, appealing to firms seeking a reliable client in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Chosen Hill School & Sixth Form ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for Chosen Hill School & Sixth Form. The value of the current contract is approximately PS229,500 per annum. Chosen Hill School opened in 1959 and became an Academy Trust in 2011. There are close to 1300 students in the school including a popular and expanding Sixth Form. As an International Award School, we welcome students from many parts of the world on study visits and exchange programmes. Our links with SAI International in India, College Victor Duruy in France and Suzhou Foreign Language School in China are particularly strong and we actively encourage international partnerships to support learning and global citizenship. We are committed to being a caring and inclusive school which promotes the highest standards of success in attainment, achievement and personal conduct for all students. We aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum which meets the needs of all students, enabling them to realise their full academic, personal, social and emotional potential. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2029 and will be on a guaranteed performance basis offering a fixed annual subsidy to the school. There will be the option to extend the contract for a further term further term of up to two years at the discretion of the governing body. See SQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Gloucester:-School-cleaning-services./U2269257F2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/U2269257F2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fe0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040258-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,147,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,147,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
CHOSEN HILL SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01276 673896

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 2PL
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

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