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Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust - Cleaning Services Tender

Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2026 at 16:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 May 2026 at 14:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 10:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust, based in Birmingham, is seeking providers for a comprehensive cleaning service across three schools, both during and outside term time. This procurement, under an open competitive flexible procedure, falls into the industry category of school cleaning services. The procurement process has reached the award stage and was completed on 2nd June 2026. The contract was awarded to GSO LIMITED, commencing on 1st August 2026, and will run for three years with an optional two-year extension. This project is classified under the 'light-touch' regime and adheres to the regulatory framework specified by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023. The contract value is set at £645,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing cleaning services, especially those with capacity to handle school environments. The procurement process was highly competitive, with seven bids received and four final stage bids from SMEs, highlighting the Trust's focus on engaging a range of business scales. The inclusion of TUPE arrangements, due to the transfer of existing cleaning staff, points towards considerable workforce integration, making it imperative for bidders to demonstrate their capabilities in managing transitional employment and pension arrangements. Businesses that excel in delivering consistent quality and operational efficiency will find this contract a unique opportunity to build credibility and expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust - Cleaning Services Tender

Notice Description

At Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust, Staff believe in showing children that they can overcome any obstacle in their lives to go on and become something truly great. The Trust firmly believe that the biggest barriers in life are the ones we place on ourselves, and it is our job to inspire children to think big and aim high. Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust are seeking Cleaning services providers to Tender for the provision of a full daily Cleaning service within three of their Schools, 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d228
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052042-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£645,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£645,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£645,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£645,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B28 9PP
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Hall Green North
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GSO LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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