This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 08:58

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Wellacre Academy, located in Flixton, Manchester, conducted an open procurement process seeking a supplier for cleaning services, which led to the award of the contract to Bulloughs Cleaning Services Ltd. The process utilised a competitive flexible procedure under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract is valued at approximately £672,130 gross, covering a 3-year period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement focused on enhancing service delivery standards throughout the academy’s daily operations. The procurement stage progressed to the award phase as of 29th May 2026, with the standstill period ending on 9th June 2026. The sector is categorised under school cleaning services, indicating a priority on maintaining a safe and clean educational environment.

The tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly appealing to SMEs that specialise in professional cleaning services and have the capacity for innovative service delivery. Such businesses, especially those with experience in educational facilities management, can leverage this opportunity to secure a long-term and financially stable contract. The fixed-price nature of the contract and the preference for forward-thinking solutions provide an avenue for demonstrating cost-effective and innovative cleaning techniques that can enhance operational efficiency and meet the institution's high standards. Engaging proactively in this opportunity can open doors for growth in the public sector, fostering future partnerships and contract extensions.

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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.

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/050625-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£672,130 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELLACRE ACADEMY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BULLOUGHS CLEANING SERVICES

Further Information

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