Tender

Cleaning 2026-29

ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 14:08

Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

Archway Learning Trust, a public authority located at Aspley Lane, Nottingham, has initiated a tender process for the provision of cleaning services across its nine academies. The procurement, titled "Cleaning 2026-29," falls under the service industry category with a focus on school cleaning services (CPV: 90919300). This tender process is currently at the Tender stage, employing a Competitive Flexible Procedure. Interested suppliers must submit a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) by 5th February 2026, with subsequent submissions for the Invitation to Tender due by 13th March 2026. The contract, valued at £4,800,000 gross, is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and is initially offered for three years with possible extensions, contingent on satisfactory annual performance and mutual agreement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality cleaning services adaptable to both term-time and non-term-time requirements. Companies specialising in school cleaning services, particularly those familiar with TUPE regulations, will find this a lucrative opportunity given the sizeable contract value and potential for extension. The process encourages the participation of SMEs and aims to shortlist the three highest-scoring bidders, creating an avenue for businesses to showcase their expertise in account management, service mobilisation, and social value contributions. The selective procurement method with a focus on a tailored needs approach ensures that businesses capable of meeting Archway Learning Trust's specific requirements will have advantageous growth prospects.

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Notice Title

Cleaning 2026-29

Notice Description

Archway Learning Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service across 9 academies. 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. TUPE is expected to apply. This procurement will be run under the Competitive Flexible Procedure. Suppliers are invited to submit a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) response as the first stage of the procedure. Deadline for submission is 5th February 2026. Responses to be sent via email to these 2 email addresses: tender@archwaytrust.co.uk and gklein@archwaytrust.co.uk Suppliers with minimum 6 points will proceed to the Invitation to Tender Stage. Suppliers will be excluded from the tender if any of their response got FAILED or 0 score. Stage 2 Invitation to Tender with evaluation Suppliers shortlisted to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage will be required to submit their final tender and will be evaluated on the criteria detailed in the ITT documentation. Submission of completed tender documents to be sent via email by 13th March 2026 Envisaged shortlist of the three highest scoring bidders to be invited to: Stage 3 Provide responses to additional questions At this stage questions to be answered focusing on tailored needs of our academies.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dda9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008081-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
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
ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tender@archwaytrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG8 5GY
Post Town
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

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