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PP-10168 Selwood Academy Cleaning

SELWOOD ACADEMY

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Award

30 Oct 2025 at 14:56

Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PP-10168 Selwood Academy Cleaning" contract has concluded with the award to CLAY & CO. FACILITIES GROUP LTD. Selwood Academy, located in Frome, UK, and acting as the buyer, sought outsourced cleaning services through an open procedure. The industry category for this procurement is school cleaning services. The contract, under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54, spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The process has progressed to the award stage, with critical dates including a standstill period ending on 10th November 2025 and a future signature date scheduled for 24th November 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in comprehensive facility management and cleaning services. Large-scale businesses that can effectively manage operational communications and adhere to health and safety requirements are particularly well-suited for such contracts. The value of the awarded contract is substantial, indicating lucrative returns for successful bidders. Furthermore, the structured procurement method and open competition foster inclusivity, allowing various enterprises, including SMEs, to participate and submit competitive bids. Overall, this contract allows companies to expand their presence within the educational facilities sector, particularly in regional UK markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PP-10168 Selwood Academy Cleaning

Notice Description

Selwood Academy is a joint Anglican / Methodist Foundation, Middle School, Single Academy Trust (SAT), serving the needs of children aged 9 - 13 in years 5 - 8 and sits at the heart of the community of Frome. Selwood Academy has approx. 630 pupils and has a capacity for 704, and also has a staffing and governance team of approx. 100. The Academy is currently actively working towards a potential conversion to a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) and have future ambition to extend to Year 11 also. The cleaning contract will be for the provision of outsourced cleaning services to Selwood Academy, including daily cleaning and out of term deep cleaning, for spaces including but not limited to teaching, office, circulation, and rest room spaces. The Supplier shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the cleaning service with the Client. In addition, the Supplier will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. The Contract will include the purchase of cleaning consumables, bin liners and equipment to support the delivery of the cleaning services. Further information on the Client's requirements can be found at Attachment 1A Specification and Attachment 1B Cleaning Schedule. The Contract period will be for two years and eight months initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05674c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069795-2025
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
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
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£576,428 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELWOOD ACADEMY
Additional Buyers

PLACE GROUP LTD

Contact Name
Jess Brydon
Contact Email
jessica.brydon@place-group.com, selwoodacademy@selwood-academy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+448452577050

Buyer Location

Locality
FROME
Postcode
BA11 2EF
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Penzance Promenade
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLAY & CO. FACILITIES GROUP

Further Information

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