Tender

The Nova Trust contract for Cleaning Services

NOVA TRUST

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Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Nova Trust, based in Nottingham, is inviting tenders for the provision of cleaning services for schools in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. This procurement process falls under the services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. Interested parties should note the procurement timeline, with the tender closing on 17 October 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £6,617,598.00, under Lot 1 and Lot 2 with respective gross values. The procurement stage is active and focused on securing quality services for school premises, with the award period expected to conclude by 28 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those experienced with educational institutions. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a robust platform for business expansion within the educational sector. Companies with a strong emphasis on staffing, service delivery, and customer care, and who can offer added value, will find the criteria aligned with their offerings. The multiyear contract with possible extensions offers a long-term revenue stream for successful bidders, enhancing their growth potential.

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Notice Title

The Nova Trust contract for Cleaning Services

Notice Description

To provide cleaning services for schools as part of the Nova Trust based in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Lot Information

The Nova Trust Contract for Cleaning Services - Lot 1

To provide cleaning services to the Nova Trust for 12 schools

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

The Nova Trust Contract for cleaning services - Lot 2

To provide cleaning services at the Nova Trust for 5 schools

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056895-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,617,598 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,617,598 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 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
NOVA TRUST
Contact Name
Diane Herbert
Contact Email
admin@wlpconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
01691 664234

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2TU
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

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