Tender

5 Dimensions Trust Cleaning Tender

5 DIMENSIONS TRUST (RM&C)

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11 Dec 2025 at 16:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "5 Dimensions Trust Cleaning Tender" is currently active, initiated by 5 Dimensions Trust (RM&C), a public authority under sub-central government classification, based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. This tender is for cleaning services across six schools, grouped into a single contract, and falls under the school cleaning services category. The procurement is in the 'Tender' stage and is conducted through a competitive, flexible selective procurement method. Interested parties should note the deadline for expressions of interest, set for 28th January 2026 by 13:00, with an anticipated contract start date on 1st September 2026. The full contract award is scheduled by 5th May 2026. The procurement process involves submitting responses through a pre-specified method detailed in Part 1 of the tender documents, with facilities for electronic submission allowed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in large-scale cleaning services. Companies that are adept at managing contracts with educational institutions will find this tender particularly advantageous, given the potential renewal based on satisfactory performance every three years up to August 2031. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can effectively meet the quality criteria outlined in the selection questionnaire. Successfully securing this contract can enhance a company's portfolio by showcasing its ability to handle multi-site operations in the education sector, thus potentially opening doors to further opportunities within sub-central government tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

5 Dimensions Trust Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The Trust is putting its cleaning contracts out to tender with a contract start date of 1st September 2026. There are six schools involved in this tender and you will be bidding for all the schools as one group contract not as individual lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f43b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082173-2025
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
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
5 DIMENSIONS TRUST (RM&C)
Additional Buyers

RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD

Contact Name
David Allen
Contact Email
david.allen@rmandcconsultants.co.uk, operations@ct5d.com
Contact Phone
+44 7786312805

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK8 0PT
Post Town
Milton Keynes
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
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Goring
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

Notice Documents

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