Tender

Portico Academy Trust _ Essex

THE PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Portico Academy Trust, situated in Leigh on Sea, United Kingdom, is seeking professional cleaning contractors for daily services across its five primary and nursery school sites in Essex. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure being utilised. Interested contractors must submit their tenders by 5th December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 28th March 2026, lasting until 27th March 2029, with potential extensions. The total contract value is approximately £960,000, covering services such as school cleaning under the CPV code 90919300. This tender offers a significant opportunity in the services industry category, providing a chance to engage with educational institutions in the UK region.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for cleaning service providers, particularly those with expertise in maintaining educational environments. The requirement for high-quality, consistent cleaning standards and strong client relationship skills highlights the potential for businesses that are collaborative and communicative. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their growth by demonstrating expertise in cost efficiency, quality service delivery, and contract compliance. Successful bidders will benefit from sustained engagement with the Trust over several years, potentially culminating in long-term business growth and further opportunities within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portico Academy Trust _ Essex

Notice Description

Portico Academy Trust invites tenders from professional cleaning contractors for the provision of daily cleaning services across its five primary and nursery school sites in Essex. The successful partner must deliver consistent, high-quality standards and take pride in maintaining safe, hygienic environments for young learners and staff. Strong client relationship skills are essential - contractors must be responsive, be articulate, be communicative, and be committed to collaborative working within all of the schools. ? Scope: Daily cleaning across five primary and nursery school sites ? Contract Start Date: 28th March 2026 Suppliers will be assessed against the specific objectives of the new contract through the following stages: * Selection and Shortlisting * Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Shortlisting for Presentation * Presentation of Proposal to the Trust (Authority) * Reference Checking

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066110-2025
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Today
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
financedirector@porticoacademytrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
01702 987890

Buyer Location

Locality
LEIGH ON SEA
Postcode
SS9 2JB
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Leigh
Westminster Constituency
Southend West and Leigh

Further Information

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