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Marches Academy Trust - Cleaning Services Tender

THE MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 13:06

Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Marches Academy Trust, a public authority within sub-central government, located in Shrewsbury, UK, awarded a contract for school cleaning services. The procurement titled "Marches Academy Trust - Cleaning Services Tender" falls under the services category and was conducted through an open competitive flexible procedure. This award stage concluded with the contract being valued at £3,195,000, with CleanTEC Services Limited as the successful supplier. The contract spans three years starting on 1st August 2026, with a possibility of extension for up to two additional years. The procurement process adhered to TUPE regulations due to the transfer of existing cleaning staff, necessitating pension arrangement considerations. All details regarding tender requirements were outlined in the Invitation to Tender, which was active until the expression of interest deadline on 10th November 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services sector, particularly large enterprises capable of managing extensive school cleaning operations. Firms that can navigate the complexities of TUPE regulations and demonstrate strong financial and operational capabilities are well-positioned to benefit. The competitive flexible procedure allowed for a multi-stage process, including a presentation stage for top-scoring bidders, giving capable suppliers the chance to showcase their value proposition effectively. Thus, businesses with expertise in delivering quality services under light touch regulatory regimes are ideally suited to capitalize on this contract, enhancing their portfolio within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Marches Academy Trust - Cleaning Services Tender

Notice Description

Marches Academy Trust have been developing their family of eleven Schools since 2009. Each one has its own unique identity that reflects the community that it serves. Marches Academy Trust are seeking Cleaning service providers to Tender for the provision of a full daily Cleaning service during term time, and periodic Cleaning services outside of term time. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing Cleaning Staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aaa3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036119-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£3,195,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,195,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,195,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY1 3QR
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEANTEC SERVICES

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