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Collegiate Trust Cleaning Tender

THE COLLEGIATE TRUST

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28 Oct 2025 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Collegiate Trust has initiated a tender process titled "Collegiate Trust Cleaning Tender" for school cleaning services across six schools in two lots, each comprising three schools. The procurement is managed by Cohesion Consulting Ltd and is conducted using an accelerated competitive flexible procedure due to urgent requirements. The estimated turnover for the initial three-year term of the contract, starting 20th December 2025 and ending 31st December 2028, is approximately £2,490,000. Located in Croydon and surrounding areas, the tender focuses on improving education by maintaining a clean and conducive learning environment. Key deadlines include the tender and enquiry period ending on 18th November 2025 and the award period concluding on 26th November 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and is valued at a gross amount of £2,984,072, inviting electronic submissions in English.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in cleaning services, especially those capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this an advantageous opportunity due to the project's scalability and potential for extension based on performance. Businesses well-suited for this contract will possess the capability to secure contractor status with Croydon Pensions, offer competitive pricing and quality services, and be willing to establish a working partnership with the Trust. The scope for mutual extension by two additional years further enhances the growth prospects for businesses successfully awarded the contract, making it a lucrative bid for those aiming to establish or expand their presence in the educational services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collegiate Trust Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The Collegiate Trust is a family of schools that exists to improve education in Croydon, Crawley and the surrounding areas for children and young people up to the age of 19. The Trust is tendering their cleaning services in 6 schools in two lots of three schools each with a contract start date of 20th December 2025 and is for an initial three-year term ending on 31st December 2028. Lot 1 Riddlesdown Collegiate Secondary, Quest Secondary, Quest Primary (T/O PS570,000 per annum) Lot 2 Woodcote Secondary, Courtwood Primary, Kenley Primary (T/O PS260,000 per annum) There is a requirement for termly and annual reviews and a break clause to support both parties should the relationship not prosper. There is an option for a further two years of tenure beyond this date by mutual agreement and the extension is based on qualitative and financial performance. The current contract with Purgo in 6 schools has ended prematurely and the start date of the new contract is the 20th of December 2025. As a result of the challenging timelines, the Trust is using an accelerated competitive flexible process. In this section we include all of the relevant information you will need to prepare your tender response. Some of the LGPS Pensions and the ability to achieve admitted body status with Croydon Pensions is essential. The Collegiate Trust is looking for a professional cleaning contractor to deliver an excellent level of service throughout the year on all campuses. A working partnership will be essential to support the Trust's requirement to reduce operating costs moving forward. The projected turnover for the three-year initial term of the contract is expected to be circa PS2,490,000 for both lots. Should the Trust not be convinced of this they reserve the right to revert to an 'insourced' solution or post no award for some or all of the schools.

Lot Information

1

One large secondary, 2 primaries

Renewal: The contract may be extended for up to two years based on customer satisfaction and mutual agreement.

Lot 2

One secondary and 2 primaries

Renewal: The contract may be extended for up to two years based on customer satisfaction and mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069138-2025
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
£2,486,727 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,486,727 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 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 COLLEGIATE TRUST
Additional Buyers

COHESION CONSULTING LTD

Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441892251001

Buyer Location

Locality
PURLEY
Postcode
CR8 1EX
Post Town
Croydon
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
TLI62 Croydon

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

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