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CORE Education Trust - Cleaning Services Tender

CORE EDUCATION TRUST

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27 Oct 2025 at 14:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is initiated by CORE Education Trust for a Cleaning Services Tender aimed at their Academy Schools located in Birmingham, UK. The tender, which falls under the services category, has been launched using an open procurement method and is currently at the tender stage. Interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by 5th December 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 1st August 2026. This significant contract, valued at £908,700, is projected to last for three years with a possible extension of up to two years. It involves providing a full daily cleaning service during term and periodic cleaning outside of term across three schools.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in school cleaning services. It is especially advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability consideration. Due to the multi-stage competitive flexible procedure, businesses that excel in both financial and operational aspects stand a strong chance. The process includes a pre-selection questionnaire (PSQ), shortlistings, invitations to tender (ITT), and a presentation stage for top scoring bidders, providing various stages for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and secure a contract that supports long-term business growth and client engagement. Participation in this tender could help enhance a business's reputation and lead to further opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CORE Education Trust - Cleaning Services Tender

Notice Description

Based in Birmingham, CORE Education Trust are committed to delivering the best possible experiences across their Academy Schools. CORE exist to transform young people's lives and build ambitious futures through Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence. CORE Education Trust believe in the power of education to inspire, to enable and to enrich every life. CORE Education Trust are seeking Cleaning service 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 staff, of which some may members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-cleaning-services./4XQ3CCVW27 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/4XQ3CCVW27

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-05d43d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068566-2025
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
£908,700 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£908,700 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
CORE EDUCATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+442081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2EF
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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