This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 10:40

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 10:55

Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Bonitas Multi-Academy Trust Limited based in Bracknell, UK, has completed the procurement process for a daily cleaning service contract focused on educational facilities. This process, managed by Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited, was conducted using a selective and competitive flexible procedure. Atlas FM Ltd has been awarded the contract starting on 5 April 2026, for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of two extensions of 12 months each, potentially extending to a total of five years. The procurement for this service, which comes under the services category, involved stages from competitive shortlisting to final award, with the contract amounting to approximately £1,306,448.44 excluding VAT.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services industry, particularly those with experience in educational institutions. Companies with capabilities to deliver comprehensive daily and periodic cleaning services would find this contract especially beneficial. Additionally, businesses prepared to handle the transfer of undertakings (TUPE) and those outside the Local Government Pension Scheme sector could thrive. The structured and long-term nature of the contract offers predictable revenue streams and the prospect of establishing a strong relationship with the public sector for the duration of the contract.

How relevant is this notice?

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/056978-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£1,305,448 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 4 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2027-07-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BONITAS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 9DA
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Atlas FM Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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