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Olchfa School ~ Cleaning Tender

OLCHFA SCHOOL ~ CLEANING TENDER

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:15

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24 Jul 2025 at 15:06

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24 Jul 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Olchfa School in Swansea has finalised its procurement process for cleaning services, culminating in the award of a contract valued at approximately £293,000 per annum. The contract spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with potential extensions of up to three additional years. The process followed an open procedure under the legal framework of UK Public General Acts. Scheduled for contract commencement on 31st March 2026, this tender encompassed a comprehensive bidding stage, receiving multiple submissions, and ultimately Ms Buckét Cleaning Services Ltd emerged as the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services industry to grow, particularly those with expertise in large-scale facility maintenance. Companies specialising in comprehensive cleaning, including sports venues and educational establishments, are apt for competing in similar tenders. Businesses particularly recognised as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this type of contract lucrative, given its substantial annual value and extended duration, providing the framework for stable long-term growth.

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Notice Title

Olchfa School ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for Olchfa School located in Swansea, Wales. The value of the contract is approximately PS293,000 per annum. Olchfa School is a large, oversubscribed and busy 11-18 mixed comprehensive school situated in the west of Swansea. There are 1,900 pupils on roll, including 457 in the sixth form. The school has a swimming pool, 3G pitch, multi-gym, sports halls and performance theatre that it makes available for hire by the community in the evenings and on weekends. It has a specialist teaching facility on site catering for pupils with moderate learning needs. Just over 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well below the national average and just under 15% of pupils live in the 20% most deprived areas in Wales. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2028 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 two years, plus one year. See PSQ Document for more information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2028 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 two years, plus one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05654d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024176-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,758,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,758,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,758,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLCHFA SCHOOL ~ CLEANING TENDER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 7AB
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRS BUCKÉT CLEANING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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