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Bonitas Multi Academy Trust

BONITAS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 10:55

Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a full daily cleaning service for Bonitas Multi Academy Trust, based in Bracknell, UK, is being managed by Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using a competitive flexible procedure. The contract, valued at approximately £1,305,448.44, is awarded to Atlas Education (Atlas FM Limited). The initial contract period is set to begin on 5 April 2026 and run until 4 April 2029, with the option for two 12-month extensions. The award was issued on 27 January 2026, and the contract is at the award stage with expected completion of the standstill period by 5 February 2026.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in school cleaning services, particularly those familiar with delivering comprehensive and flexible cleaning solutions. Opportunities for growth can be found in contracts similar to this, especially with the ability to extend to a five-year term, offering stability and potential for long-term partnerships. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had particular success in this tender, and businesses with strong quality and competitive pricing propositions are well-suited to compete in such selective procedures. Participation in these bids requires adherence to detailed submission methods and evaluation criteria, which are critical in securing such competitive contracts.

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Notice Title

Bonitas Multi Academy Trust

Notice Description

Bonitas Multi Academy Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 05 April 2026. The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. There are no members of the cleaning team who fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006985-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£972,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£972,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,305,448 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2026 - 4 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2027-07-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BONITAS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MINERVA PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Maria Robinson
Contact Email
tenders@minervapcs.com
Contact Phone
+441256467107, 441256467107

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 9DA
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Norden
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATLAS EDUCATION (ATLAS FM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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