Tender

Invitation to tender for cleaning contract at The Nightingale Federation

DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust has initiated an active tender process for a cleaning services contract at The Nightingale Federation. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the final deadline for submissions set for 25th September 2025. Interested parties can access detailed information and submit their proposals via MultiQuote. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the cleaning services industry, and is located within the United Kingdom. The tender process adheres to an open, below-threshold competition framework, thus supporting a diverse range of potential bidders.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those catering to educational institutions. Given the procurement value of up to £48,000 and a contract period commencing on 1st January 2026, with possible extensions leading to 2031, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate. The contract prioritises both price and quality, providing competitive scope for businesses that offer high-value service standards alongside cost-effectiveness. Interested companies are encouraged to engage promptly, aligning their proposals with the outlined criteria to enhance their competitive position.

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender for cleaning contract at The Nightingale Federation

Notice Description

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise of the behalf of the Nightingale Federation to set in place a new cleaning contract for the next 3 years with a potential 1 + 1 extension at the Trusts discretion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050099-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Darren Williams
Contact Email
darren.williams@donesc.org
Contact Phone
07395333038

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR20 3LR
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Mattishall
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

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