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The CAM Academy Trust - Cleaning Services Tender

The CAM Academy Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 14:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The CAM Academy Trust, a public authority based in Cambridge, has successfully completed the procurement process for a cleaning services contract. The tender, titled "The CAM Academy Trust - Cleaning Services Tender," focuses on school cleaning services and falls under the services category. The procurement process employed an open, competitive flexible procedure, ensuring a multi-stage tender process. The contract, valued at £2,299,620, will commence on 1st August 2026, with a duration of three years and the possibility of a two-year extension. The award stage concluded on 12th May 2026, with GSO Limited securing the contract to deliver services in the UKH12 region. Key milestones include the standstill period ending on 21st May 2026, with the contract expected to be signed by 26th May 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in school cleaning services. The multi-stage tender process, which included 7 bids at the final stage, highlights the competitive landscape that favours businesses capable of delivering high-quality operational responses. The suitability criteria encourage SME participation, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector cleaning industry. Successful bidders stand a chance to build long-term relations with The CAM Academy Trust, as the contract supports renewal agreements, potentially extending beyond its initial term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The CAM Academy Trust - Cleaning Services Tender

Notice Description

Based in Cambridge, The CAM Academy Trust is a values driven community - the Trust's six principles underpin all that they do - excellence, international, comprehensive, partnership, community and education. 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

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-05f4b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043497-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
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
£2,299,620 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,299,620 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,299,620 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20264 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The CAM Academy Trust
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB23 6FR
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GSO Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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