This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 09:26

Award

26 May 2026 at 12:12

Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for cleaning services at the Haberdashers' Academies Trust South has concluded with the award stage, reflecting a total contract value of £3,136,410. The Trust, located in London, UK, encompasses four secondary and five primary schools. The competitive flexible procedure followed an open procurement method, and the resulting contracts, managed by Invictus Partnership Limited, are set to commence on 1st August 2026, lasting three years with a possibility to extend up to two additional years. Key dates include the contract signing on 9th June 2026, with the contracts covering various service categories under the main school cleaning services classification, delivered across the UK with a compliance to the TUPE regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, notably for companies specialised in cleaning services, particularly those with expertise in educational environments. It provides a robust entry point for both large firms and SMEs, as evidenced by Zing Environments Ltd, a SME, and CleanTEC Services Limited, a large company, each receiving awards for distinct lots within the tender. The competitive nature of the tender process, marked by multiple stages including initial and final stage bids, underscores the strategic importance for companies aiming to expand their service offerings within the public sector education market, leveraging established capabilities in operational efficiency and service quality.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Haberdashers' Academies Trust South - Cleaning Services Tender

Notice Description

Haberdashers' Academies Trust South is a Multi-Academy Trust consisting of four secondary Schools and five primary Schools and have been educating children and young people since 1876. The Trust's moral imperative at that time, was to ensure that every child in their care received the best possible education, in order to make the best start in life. That moral imperative remains today, underpinned by the Trust's values of aspiration and achievement, personal responsibility, self-discipline and mutual respect. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing Cleaning Staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.

Lot Information

Borough Cluster

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

Hatcham Cluster

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

Knights Cluster

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

Crayford Cluster

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e868
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055986-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£3,136,410 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,136,410 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,136,410 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,136,410 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Haberdashers' Academies Trust South
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE14 5NY
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Telegraph Hill
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CleanTEC Services Limited

Zing Environments Ltd

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