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Invitation to Tender for Cleaning Services at Changing Lives Learning Trust (Secondaries only)

Changing Lives Learning Trust

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12 Dec 2025 at 09:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Changing Lives Learning Trust is seeking to procure cleaning services for its secondary schools, located at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Penrith and West Lakes Academy in Egremont, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender issuance date marked as 12th December 2025. The cleaning services are split into two separate lots to cater to the specific needs of each location, falling under the 'school cleaning services' industry category. Key activities and deadlines include site visits on 17th December 2025, the deadline for tender responses on 31st December 2025, and presentations by shortlisted bidders scheduled for 9th January 2026. The procurement process is being conducted using an open procedure, emphasizing urgency due to the incumbent's short notice, and is managed by Red Box Consultancy Services Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in cleaning services. With a gross contract value of £1,440,000, the three-year initial term contract, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions, provides a stable business venture. Companies equipped with the ability to deliver comprehensive cleaning solutions, including daily and deep cleaning services within educational environments, would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on a balanced evaluation of commercial and quality responses highlights the importance of technical expertise and value through innovation. Such a contract enables businesses to secure a stable client in the public sector, enhancing their portfolio with a high-profile client like the Changing Lives Learning Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Cleaning Services at Changing Lives Learning Trust (Secondaries only)

Notice Description

Changing Lives Learning Trust have decided to tender their school cleaning services at their two Secondary Schools. Due to the split locations of these sites, the contracts are being tendered as two lots. Lot 1- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith, 6,162.68 sqm Lot 2- West Lakes Academy, Egremont, 6,714.32sqm Tender Schedule Issue of Invitation to Tender -12th December 2025 Bidding Companies to Visit Sites -17th December 2025 Clarification Return Deadline - 31st December 2025 Deadline for return of Tender Responses -31st December 2025 Presentation by shortlisted bidders -9th January 2026 from 11am, West Lakes Academy Contract Awarded by - 9th January 2026 10 Day standstill period - 9th - 19th January 2026 Mobilisation Meeting- 19th January 2026 9.30am (Remote) Mobilisation Meeting - 26th January 2026 9.30am (Remote) Contract Commencement- 4th February 2026 The contract will be a three year initial term, with 2 x 1 year optional extensions.

Lot Information

Cleaning Services at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith

Provision of daily cleaning services (Mon- Fri) at a Secondary School, term time plus 4 weeks. The overall footprint to be cleaned is 6,162.68 sqm, however, not all this space will require daily cleaning. Services include daily cleaning of classrooms, corridors, sports halls, conveniences and other public learning spaces. Deep cleaning is required whilst school is closed and will include internal glass/windows, carpet shampooing, hard floor varnishing & resurfacing. Works schedule to be agreed in advance with school, annually. Full specification available in the ITT documents.

Renewal: 2x 1 year optional extensions, if agreed by both parties

Cleaning Services for West Lakes Academy, Egremont

Provision of daily cleaning services (Mon- Fri) at a Secondary School, term time plus 4 weeks. The overall footprint to be cleaned is 6,714.32sqm however, not all this space will require daily cleaning. Services include daily cleaning of classrooms, corridors, sports halls, conveniences and other public learning spaces. Deep cleaning is required whilst school is closed and will include internal glass/windows, carpet shampooing, hard floor varnishing & resurfacing. Works schedule to be agreed in advance with school, annually. Full specification available in the ITT documents.

Renewal: 2x 1 year optional extensions, if agreed by both parties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f472
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082290-2025
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
Open 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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 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
Changing Lives Learning Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGREMONT
Postcode
CA22 2DQ
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD11 West Cumbria, TLD12 East Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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