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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Girls ~ Cleaning Tender

TUNBRIDGE WELLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

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20 Oct 2025 at 09:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Girls ~ Cleaning Tender" is being initiated by Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Girls, a public authority classified under sub-central government. The tender pertains to the provision of cleaning services at the school located in Tunbridge Wells, UK. This process, currently in the Tender stage, follows an open procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure. The key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 21st November 2025, the submission of tenders by 23rd January 2026, and the contract award is expected to be finalised by 9th March 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those capable of demonstrating innovation and the ability to enhance service provision. The contract invites SMEs and other potential contractors to bid, with a focus on quality and price, weighted at 70% and 30% respectively. Successful bidders have the opportunity to secure a fixed-price agreement for three years, contributing to the development of the school’s environment. This is an enticing prospect for companies that value the principles of education and wish to align with the school’s ethos, potentially leading to further business growth and reputation enhancement within the government contract sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Girls ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School (TWGGS) is a selective secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells in Kent. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1124 students on roll and 110 teaching and support staff. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 and will operate as a Fixed Price Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a cost per annum for the provision of cleaning services. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of cleaning services within the School. The summer deep clean is currently contracted separately, but will now be incorporated into this cleaning contract. We have a total of nine separate buildings on our school site. A site map is provided. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The value of the current contract is: - 2024/25 (April 24 to March 25) - PS138,712 + VAT Summer 2025 deep clean - PS10,166 + VAT TWGGS expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of cleaning services. The School expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of the school. As a school we are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 year fixed price basis. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-School-cleaning-services./5C3348Z45J To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/5C3348Z45J

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066584-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£446,637 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£446,637 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
TUNBRIDGE WELLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01276 673896

Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN4 9UJ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Culverden
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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