Tender

Cardinal Newman Catholic School Cleaning Tender

CARDINAL NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL (RM&C)

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Tender

16 Jul 2025 at 15:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Hove, UK, has initiated a procurement process for its school cleaning services, with a contract slated to begin on 1st May 2026. The procurement is at the tender stage, inviting interested parties to submit their expressions of interest by 13:00 on 16th September 2025. The process is managed by RM&C Consultants Ltd, operating as the procuring entity. The industry category is school cleaning services, and the procurement method being applied is a selective, competitive flexible procedure intended to attract and evaluate potential service providers effectively.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with experience in educational environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with robust capabilities to deliver quality services could potentially thrive in this contract. Suitable businesses are encouraged to pass the Selection Questions (SQ) and may still contend for the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage if they meet the benchmarks, opening avenues for long-term partnerships with possible renewals extending beyond the initial contract term. Familiarity with UK public procurement regulations and experience in flexible competitive dialogues can enhance a bidder’s potential success in this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cardinal Newman Catholic School Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

Cardinal Newman Catholic School is putting its cleaning contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st May 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056099
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040628-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDINAL NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL (RM&C)
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

Contact Name
David Allen
Contact Email
david.allen@rmandcconsultants.co.uk, office@rmandcconsultants.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7786312805

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 6ND
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

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