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Pontarddulais Comprehensive School ~ Cleaning Tender

PONTARDDULAIS COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL ~ CLEANING TENDER

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Award

16 Apr 2026 at 15:02

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Pontarddulais Comprehensive School ~ Cleaning Tender" is a procurement opportunity initiated by Pontarddulais Comprehensive School, a public authority within sub-central government, located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. This tender was awarded on 12th February 2026, with the contracting period commencing on 29th April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029. This process falls under the open procurement method and covers the service category for school cleaning services. The contract is valued at approximately £140,000 per annum, consolidating a total contract value of £840,000 over the initial three-year period, with an option for a three-year extension.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services to expand their portfolio within the education sector. With a robust track record in maintaining high standards for cleaning, companies such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find suitable growth pathways by fulfilling the school's need for reliable and dynamic cleaning solutions. The awarded supplier, Mrs Buckét Cleaning Services Ltd, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to succeed in servicing educational environments, where flexibility and the ability to adapt to schedules and special requirements are valued. The tender invites competitive proposals that focus on quality and cost-effectiveness, making it an attractive opportunity for firms capable of enhancing their service offerings and strengthening their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for Pontarddulais Comprehensive School, located in Swansea, Wales. The value of the contract is approximately PS140,000 per annum. Pontarddulais Comprehensive School is an English medium 11-16 mixed school in the City and County of Swansea. There are currently 850 pupils on roll. The School was opened in 1982, with a Specialist Teaching Facility added in 2007 for up to 10 pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities. It serves a large catchment area that includes Llangyfelach, Pengelli, Pontarddulais, Pontlliw and Penllergaer primary schools. Pupils are drawn from a widely dispersed catchment area including urban areas, small villages and hill farms. A significant demand for places outside the designated catchment confirms the popularity of the school. The School has sustained a record of excellent performance in pupil outcomes over several years. The School received a hugely positive Estyn inspection in December 2023. It was noted that "Pontarddulais Comprehensive School is a dynamic and inclusive school where pupils, regardless of background or ability, thrive academically, socially, and emotionally". The school places great value on their partnerships with parents and carers. They believe that pupils' success is founded on forging positive relationships through mutual respect, and excellent teaching and learning experiences. The motto for the school is "Learn to live, Live to learn". This reflects the school's philosophy of nurturing successful learners who have a lifelong love of learning and grow into confident, resilient, and caring individuals. The school prides itself on its team ethos and would see the cleaning contractor as part of the wider team. They are community focussed and take time to forge relationships between staff and pupils and those teams they work with. They would want the cleaning contractor to forge relationships with staff and take pride in the building itself. The fabric of the building is the same as it was when it opened in 1982 so it is tired in appearance and can cause a challenge to keep looking up to standard. There is a Specialist Teaching Facility as part of the school site with pupils who have profound and multiple learning difficulties. This unit in particular, requires a high level of cleaning due to pupils higher risk of infection. The school is a busy and thriving environment that will require cleaning contractors to be flexible to fit around events that take place in the building. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029 and will be on a guaranteed performance basis offering a fixed annual subsidy to the school. There will be the option to extend the contract for a further term further term of three years. Please see PSQ Document for more information

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Three year extension, Please see PSQ document for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e01b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034844-2026
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
Open 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
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PONTARDDULAIS COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL ~ CLEANING TENDER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA4 8PD
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Pontarddulais
Westminster Constituency
Gower

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRS BUCKÉT CLEANING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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