Award

Acer Trust (North Hub) - Cleaning Services

ACER TRUST

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Award

02 Feb 2026 at 12:38

Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Acer Trust, operating as a sub-central government public authority in the UK, has concluded its selective procurement process for cleaning services at its North Hub locations, including the premises at Matthew Arnold School, Oxford. This award process falls under the industry category of school cleaning services, with the main procurement stage being complete as of 2nd February 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 1,370,108.75 net, is scheduled to commence on 5th April 2026, spanning an initial three-year period with options for two additional one-year extensions. The competitive flexible procedure used here was strategically tailored, with five final bids reviewed, eventually awarding the large-scale company, ATLAS FM Limited, the contract. The procurement process is detailed under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale and potentially smaller cleaning service enterprises capable of meeting the demands of educational facility maintenance. The context of this procurement suggests particular advantages for businesses with expertise in educational environments and those with the capabilities to handle TUPE regulations and existing pension agreements, as detailed in the tender documents. The contract allows for scaling operations over up to five years, providing a stable and lucrative engagement for firms focused on expanding geographical coverage or those aiming to solidify their presence in the public sector's service provision market.

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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/008926-2026
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,370,108 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2026 - 4 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2027-08-07

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACER TRUST
Additional Buyers

MINERVA PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Ben Jones
Contact Email
tenders@minervapcs.com
Contact Phone
+441256467107, 01256467107

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX2 9JE
Post Town
Oxford
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Norden
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATLAS FM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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