Award

Cleaning Tender - Sussex Schools - Award Decision

EDUCO

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 17:06

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 07:37

Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Educo involves a tender for cleaning services in Sussex schools. The process is focused on providing term-time and holiday deep cleaning services to primary and secondary schools. This contract, valued at over £1.5 million, follows an open and competitive flexible procedure. The procurement is at the award stage, with contracts expected to start on 28 March 2026 and end on 31 March 2029. Key locations include multiple regions within the United Kingdom, specifically in Sussex, and the industry category is school cleaning services. The award decision for this contract was made on 2 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those capable of undertaking large-scale, consistent work across multiple locations. The contract was awarded to Green Fox, a supplier well-suited to the requirements, with a gross value of over £1.5 million spread across two lots. Companies looking to grow in the public sector may find opportunities in contracts of this nature due to the emphasis on quality and operational capability, as well as the size and duration of the contract. Businesses with robust financial management and strong logistical capabilities are ideally positioned to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Tender - Sussex Schools - Award Decision

Notice Description

term time cleaning services for primary and secondary schools with additional cleaning to be carried out during school holidays for deep cleans

Lot Information

Durrington Multi Academy Trust

1 Secondary School and 3 Primary schools for year 1 with 4th primary joining from yr 2 onwards.

St Andrews CE School

term time cleaning services with additional weeks cleaning required for deep cleans

Planning Information

This UK2 notice (Stage 1) will require interested Contractors to upload any supporting documents outlined within the Selection Questionnaire by the engagement deadline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011569-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,564,085 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,564,085 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,813,293 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCO
Contact Name
Emma Watkins
Contact Email
emma@educo.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447949501825

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7LT
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN FOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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