Tender

Wellacre Academy ~ Cleaning Tender

WELLACRE ACADEMY

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Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for Wellacre Academy's Cleaning Tender is now in the tender stage. Wellacre Academy, a sub-central government public authority located in Flixton, Manchester, is the buying organisation. The tender seeks provision of school cleaning services, classified under the industry category 90919300 (School cleaning services). The procurement method is an open, competitive flexible procedure, with all submissions required by 13th March 2026. Enquiries can be made until 19th December 2025, and the award is expected by 18th May 2026. The contract, valued at £672,130, will commence on 1st September 2026 and run through to 31st August 2029, with a possible two-year extension under the same terms.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with experience in educational environments. The contract requires a partner capable of innovating and delivering high standards consistently throughout the academy day. As the contract allows for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to compete, it is well-suited to dynamic companies that can demonstrate efficiency, cost management, and innovative cleaning solutions. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to manage and develop an on-site team, enhancing their reputation and portfolio in the public education sector.

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Notice Title

Wellacre Academy ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Cleaning Services for Wellacre Academy. Principal: I am very proud to lead a school where caring and committed staff ensure that students are happy, safe and thrive. At Wellacre, we inspire our students to learn, provide opportunities which help them to achieve well and provide strong pastoral care which means our students enjoy their time at school. Through strong partnerships we work together to instil a sense of belonging for all, which enables every student to succeed and become active members of their community as they move into adulthood. We warmly welcome visitors to the school. Wellacre Academy is situated in Flixton, Manchester {M41 6AP}, and provides a clean safe environment to every student. The successful contractor will be required to deliver a Cleaning Service and meet the requirements of the contract specification from the commencement date. The client seeks a cleaning partner to support, manage, and develop a team established on-site. The partner should have a clear direction to enhance the service delivery to students of all ages at Wellacre Academy. Additionally, the partner should be a professional organisation that can take the cleaning standard to the next level throughout the entire academy day, consistently with clear and defined direction. The client wants to understand what forward thinking solutions a new cleaning contractor can deliver, managing costs, bringing innovation to the forefront of everything they complete each day. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from September 1st, 2026 until end of August 2029, with the option to extend for a further term of two years on the same terms and conditions excluding the right to further extend. The contract will be fixed price in nature, with the Contractor invoicing the Client for one-twelfth of the annual cost on a monthly basis Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Flixton:-School-cleaning-services./DPF8VQE45J To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/DPF8VQE45J

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: +2 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072068-2025
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
£672,130 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£672,130 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
WELLACRE ACADEMY
Contact Name
Craig Bland
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01276 673896

Buyer Location

Locality
FLIXTON
Postcode
M41 6AP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Flixton
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

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