Tender

QEGSMAT - Cleaning Services Tender

QEGSMAT

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04 Dec 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

QEGSMAT, a sub-central government public authority, has initiated a tender process for cleaning services across several school locations in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "QEGSMAT - Cleaning Services Tender," falls under the school cleaning services industry category. It is currently at the tender stage with significant focus on delivering high-quality daily cleaning during term time and periodic services outside of term time. The total contract value is estimated at £821,400, with an initial three-year contract period commencing 1 August 2026, and the potential to extend for up to two additional years. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 6 February 2026, with the subsequent stages leading to a final award by 1 June 2026.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those experienced in servicing educational establishments. With the application of TUPE regulations, existing cleaning staff from local government may transition to the successful contractor, opening room for companies with robust HR and operational frameworks. Especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, the competitive flexible procedure marks a multi-stage process including shortlisting and potential presentation stages, thus inviting companies with strong operational quality and financial responsiveness. The procurement consultancy, Invictus Partnership Limited, is managing the tender, providing an excellent platform for business growth in the education sector services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QEGSMAT - Cleaning Services Tender

Notice Description

QEGSMAT is standards driven; it aims to provide world-class education and care that allows every young person to reach their potential; it recognises the importance of teaching and learning. It operates a robust School improvement system, with the ultimate aim of doing something exceptional for young people in the local area. All young people will be safe and all will be supported, whatever their needs. QEGSMAT are seeking Cleaning services providers to Tender for the provision of a full daily Cleaning service within a number of their Schools, during term time, and periodic Cleaning services outside of term time. 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Derbyshire:-School-cleaning-services./968459K8KF To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/968459K8KF

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eeae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079695-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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
£821,400 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£821,400 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
QEGSMAT
Additional Buyers

INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+442081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBYSHIRE
Postcode
DE6 1EP
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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