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Acer Trust (North Hub) - Cleaning Services

Acer Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 15:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Feb 2026 at 12:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 10:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Acer Trust (North Hub) - Cleaning Services" has reached the award and contract stage as of 7th July 2026. The buying organisation, Acer Trust, is a public authority based in Oxford, United Kingdom. The initiative's industry category is school cleaning services. The tender involves the provision of a comprehensive daily cleaning service, commencing on 5th April 2026, with an initial three-year contract duration, extendable by two additional one-year periods. Procured through a selective, competitive flexible procedure, the opportunity was open to a range of suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the cleaning services sector to establish or enhance their presence in the educational services market. With a contract value exceeding £1.3 million, it provides a substantial revenue opportunity and the potential for extended collaboration given the possible contract extensions. Businesses that are competitive, flexible, and capable of meeting stringent service standards—particularly those with experience in school environments and managing TUPE regulations—will be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Additionally, the contract's scale and structure suggest substantial growth potential for companies aiming to expand their service offerings within public sector educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Acer Trust (North Hub) - Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Acer 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. Some members of the cleaning team are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058320
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063759-2026
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,370,108 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,370,108 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 4 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2027-08-07

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Acer Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX2 9JE
Postcode Area
Oxford
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Cumnor
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Atlas FM Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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