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24 Oct 2025 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Trumpington Federation (RM&C) is seeking tenders for cleaning services at its primary schools, Fawcett Primary School and Trumpington Meadows Primary School, located in Cambridge, UK. The procurement process, managed by Trumpington Federation, is currently in the tender stage with RM&C Consultants Ltd acting as the procuring entity. The services fall under the public authority sub-central government classification, and the industry category is school cleaning services. The procurement method in use is a selective process with a competitive flexible procedure, allowing a pre-determined number of companies to proceed to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 20th November 2025, with the contract for the cleaning services set to commence on 1st April 2026 for Fawcett Primary School and 1st September 2026 for Trumpington Meadows. This tender has a submission requirement through the MyTenders portal, and the contract runs initially until 31st March 2029, with an extension possibility based on satisfactory performance.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services to expand their operations within the educational sector in the UK, providing valuable exposure and long-term engagement opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that demonstrate a proficiency in delivering high-quality school cleaning solutions stand a strong chance of being shortlisted. Companies will need to meticulously prepare their Selection Questionnaire (SQ) responses, as these will be assessed to determine eligibility for the ITT stage. Engaging in this process could significantly contribute to business growth, particularly for those firms aiming to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Trumpington Federation Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

Trumpington Federation has two primary schools: Fawcett Primary School and Trumpington Meadows Primary School. The cleaning contracts are out to tender with a contract start date of 1st April 2026 for Fawcett Primary School and 1st September 2026 for Trumpington Meadows. You will be bidding for both schools as one Lot.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068027-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Trumpington Federation (RM&C)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 9AY
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Harston & Comberton
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

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