Award

Cleaning Services

THURSTABLE SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 13:05

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

Thurstable School, located in Tiptree, Essex, has initiated a procurement process for cleaning services, targeting the provision of daily cleaning during term time and scheduled cleaning in school holidays to maintain a hygienic environment. This tender falls under the "School cleaning services" industry category, with a contract value of £240,000 and an open procedure procurement method. The current stage of the process is the award, with the contract having been signed on 12 February 2026. The tender was active, and the submission deadline was on 30 January 2026, with bid opening on 2 February 2026 at 9:00 am, providing interested parties with the opportunity to compete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for cleaning service providers experienced in handling educational facilities to expand their business. The contract includes potential extensions and aligns with the school's anticipated participation in the Schools Rebuild Programme. Companies that specialise in recurring and large-scale cleaning services will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Participation could result in a longstanding partnership with Thurstable School as the contract includes a possible renewal for additional years, providing a stable revenue stream for winning bidders.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Cleaning services for a secondary school

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cleaning Services for a secondary school

Options: The school is due to move into the Schools Rebuild Programme next year, March 2026. This process is likely to last for 4 years. Therefore the tender will be based on 3 years with an option to extend for 2 further years.

Renewal: The school is due to move into the Schools Rebuild Programme next year, March 2026. This process is likely to last for 4 years. Therefore the tender will be based on 3 years with an option to extend for 2 further years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012881-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURSTABLE SCHOOL
Contact Name
Catherine Boyce
Contact Email
boycec@thurstable.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TIPTREE
Postcode
CO5 0EW
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Tiptree
Westminster Constituency
Witham

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