Tender

Cleaning Services Contract for Scholars' Education Trust

SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST

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Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Scholars' Education Trust, a sub-central public authority based in St Albans, UK, is currently engaged in the tendering stage of procuring a cleaning services contract. The contract aims to enlist a singular provider to deliver school cleaning services across the Trust, with the potential for expansion should the Trust broaden its membership. This procurement process is in the 'tender' stage, employing a selective, competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties can express their interest by 10th November 2025. The contract's total estimated value is £2.4 million gross, covering services from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with the possibility of a maximum extension until 2031. The procurement process involves a comprehensive evaluation based on quality, accounting for 40%, and cost, at 60%.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in school cleaning services, as it promises a long-term engagement with potential extensions. The tender is well-suited to businesses that can manage large-scale cleaning operations while maintaining high quality and cost efficiency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable candidates, provided they can demonstrate competence through a competitive two-stage process including supplier presentations and reference checks. Businesses focusing on building strong client relationships within the educational sector will find this tender a potentially lucrative opportunity to expand their service reach.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Services Contract for Scholars' Education Trust

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking to appoint a single cleaning services provider to deliver school cleaning services across the whole Trust. It is anticipated other schools will join the Trust over the life of this contract, and they will be incorporated into the central agreement when previous terms allow.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: It is envisaged other schools may join the Trust over the life of this agreement. These schools will join the contract, when any pre-existing arrangements end.

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions will be available if agreed in writing by both parties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d79d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069951-2025
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 5AR
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
Cunningham
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Further Information

Notice Documents

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