Tender

Stanmore College Cleaning Tender

STANMORE COLLEGE

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Tender

08 Nov 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

Stanmore College, a vibrant Further Education institution in Middlesex, has initiated a tender for cleaning services to maintain its high standards of hygiene across its campus. The procurement process is actively at the tender stage, managed by Cohesion Consulting Ltd. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and will initially run for three years, with potential extensions up to five years. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 4th December 2025, with the award anticipated by 13th February 2026. This opportunity falls within the services category, using a selective Competitive Flexible procedure, and encompasses school cleaning services, highlighting the significant turnover estimated at £770,000 over five years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the cleaning services industry to secure a substantial contract with an esteemed educational institution. Companies that demonstrate a proactive management approach, high standards of service, and a commitment to partnership and integrity will be well-suited to compete. The structured two-stage process, preceded by a Procurement Specific Questionnaire, allows businesses to showcase their capabilities through the Invitation to Tender stage. This contract offers lucrative growth and networking opportunities, especially for enterprises capable of delivering consistent quality and maintaining strong client relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stanmore College Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

Stanmore College is a successful and vibrant Further Education college located in Stanmore, Middlesex. With student population of nearly 2,730 aged between 16 and 18 years of age, the College is supported by a team of 250 teaching and support staff. The College provides a dynamic learning environment across a modern and well-maintained single campus. The College is now tendering its cleaning services with the aim of appointing a professional and proactive cleaning contractor who can help maintain the high standards of presentation and hygiene expected by students, staff and visitors. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, initially spanning three years with an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years, (3+1+1) beyond this date by mutual agreement. Any contract extension will be subject to the College's satisfaction and agreement on budgets and service levels. The estimated turnover for the entire five-year duration is approximately PS770,000. The contract is focused on consistently high levels of cleaning service and pro-active management. Regular termly and annual reviews throughout the contract duration are mandatory, and a break clause should be included to support both parties in case the relationship does not thrive. The College expects the successful contractor to deliver an excellent level of service, as well as high standards of support and a strong working relationship throughout the year. The procurement process follows a two stage 'Competitive Flexible' approach, beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage after shortlisting. The successful bidder will be expected to operate with a strong partnership, integrity and honesty.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072226-2025
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
Not specified
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
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STANMORE COLLEGE
Additional Buyers

COHESION CONSULTING LTD

Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
01892251001

Buyer Location

Locality
STANMORE MIDDLESEX
Postcode
HA7 4BQ
Post Town
Harrow
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
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

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