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South West Essex Community Education Trust - Building Cleaning Services

South West Essex Community Education Trust

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01 Oct 2025 at 16:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South West Essex Community Education Trust is inviting proposals for building cleaning services under an open procedure. This tender process is currently active and aims to consolidate services which are presently managed by two separate third-party contractors. The trust, located in Grays, UK, plans to commence the contract on 1st April 2026, with the tender period ending on 27th October 2025. With a total contract value of £2,188,800 and divided into five lots covering various primary and secondary schools across the region, this initiative falls within the services category with CPV classification "90911200 - Building-cleaning services." Interested bidders can enquire until 17th October 2025, and the process supports electronic submissions in English, facilitated through the MultiQuote platform.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in building cleaning services, especially those capable of managing multiple school sites. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially encouraged to participate, with suitability indicated for these groups. The contract criteria focus on a balance between competitive pricing and quality measures such as customer care, service delivery, and staffing capabilities. Moreover, the potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods provide long-term prospects. Businesses with robust service delivery, staff management strategies, and an excellent track record in cleanliness and hygiene standards are well positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South West Essex Community Education Trust - Building Cleaning Services

Notice Description

South West Essex Community Education Trust are seeking proposals from suppliers of Building Cleaning Services to meet their requirements from a contract start date of 1st April 2026. The contract is currently outsourced to two separate third party contractors.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Primary Schools

Lot 1 - Primary Schools, including: * Chadwell St Mary Primary School * Deneholm Primary School * Stifford Clays Primary School

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 2 - Secondary Schools Group 1

Lot 2 - Secondary Schools Group 1, including: * Orsett Heath Academy * William Edwards School

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 3 - Secondary Schools Group 2

Lot 3 - Secondary Schools Group 2, including: * Marshalls Park Academy

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 4 - All Secondary Schools

Lot 4 - All Secondary Schools, including: * Marshalls Park Academy * William Edwards School * Orsett Heath Academy

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 5 - All Sites

Lot 5 - All Sites, including: * Chadwell St Mary Primary School * Deneholm Primary School * Marshalls Park Academy * Stifford Clays Primary School * William Edwards School * Orsett Heath Academy

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a639
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061484-2025
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

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,824,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,824,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South West Essex Community Education Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM16 2QH
Postcode Area
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Little Thurrock Blackshots
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

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