Tender

Bolder Academy Cleaning Tender

BOLDER ACADEMY (RM&C)

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24 Nov 2025 at 17:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bolder Academy, a sub-central government public authority located in Isleworth, United Kingdom, has announced a tender process for its cleaning services contract titled "Bolder Academy Cleaning Tender". This tender falls under the school cleaning services industry category. The procurement method is a selective competitive flexible procedure, beginning with a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) stage. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 12th January 2026, with the award period concluding on 7th April 2026. The initial contract is set to start on 1st June 2026 (subject to confirmation) and will initially run until 31st May 2029, with potential renewals based on performance, extending up to 31st May 2031.

Businesses specialising in cleaning services, especially those with experience in school environments, stand to benefit from this opportunity. The tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of meeting the quality and service criteria outlined in the SQ documents. The procurement process offers new pathways for business growth, particularly for companies looking to expand their service portfolios in public sector contracts. Interested suppliers should note the competitive nature of the process, which will initially shortlist up to six companies for the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage based on their SQ scores. This is a prime opportunity for businesses in the cleaning services sector to establish a significant contract with a recognised educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bolder Academy Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

Bolder Academy is putting its cleaning contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st June 2026 (although TBC).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076646-2025
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
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
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
BOLDER ACADEMY (RM&C)
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

Contact Name
Tim Allen
Contact Email
ggeorge@bolderacademy.co.uk, tim.allen@rmandcconsultants.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7990327563

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLEWORTH
Postcode
TW7 5DB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

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