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Cleaning Tender

ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 13:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 14:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 12:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Archway Learning Trust in Nottingham has recently completed the procurement process for a cleaning services contract, covering its network of academy schools. The awarded contract, titled "Cleaning Tender", commenced on 1st September 2026 and will run for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of extension for two additional 12-month periods. Using a selective procurement method, the Trust engaged in a competitive flexible procedure to secure the services of 360 Commercial Cleaning Services Limited, based in Sutton-In-Ashfield. This award was announced on 19th June 2026. The scope of the contract includes daily cleaning during term times and periodic cleaning outside of term times, with provisions for adding new locations as the Trust expands. The industry category is school cleaning services within the UK regions of UKF1, and it adheres to the legal basis outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This cleaning contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on facility management and support services, particularly those experienced in educational environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing high-quality cleaning services, comprehensive staff mobilisation strategies, and robust service management will find this contract an excellent fit for enhancing their portfolio. With a procurement value of up to £4.8 million, the opportunity encourages the involvement of businesses equipped to meet rigorous standards and accommodate potential service expansions. Firms interested in future opportunities should have the capacity to demonstrate flexibility, maintain high operational standards, and possibly engage in market engagement activities to align with the Trust's evolving requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 1st September 2026. Cleaning service at the Trust schools is currently a mix of in-house and outsourced provision. The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Trust needs flexibility to add further locations under the Contract to provide the same service for the new academies which will be joining the Trust, The Trust also requires the cleaning Supplier to replace any hours made available through employees of the Archway Learning Trust cleaning team leaving the business.

Renewal: The contract can be extended following satisfactory annual performance and with the agreement of both parties.

Planning Information

In support of the tender exercise, the Trust is offering the opportunity to meet with them on the 3rd December at 3 pm via MS Teams where they can run through the tender and service requirements. If you are interested in attending, please send a confirmation email to tender@archwaytrust.co.uk ALT is seeking supplier engagement to stimulate interest in this opportunity. Scope: General Cleaning The objectives for the event are; Generate interest around the contract opportunity and assess the supplier's ability to support the indicative timelines. Obtain feedback and answer any questions on the requirement as currently defined. Provide an opportunity for suppliers to raise any concerns they may have.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dda9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058063-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG8 5GY
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Leen Valley
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham North and Kimberley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

360 COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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