Tender

Cleaning Services

THURSTABLE SCHOOL

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Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

Thurstable School is seeking qualified cleaning service providers to submit tenders for the provision of cleaning services at their secondary school located in Tiptree, Essex, under an open procedure. This procurement involves school cleaning services and is categorised within the services industry. Tender submissions must be completed electronically by 30th January 2026. The contract is valued at £240,000 and is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026. The tender status remains active, with the award phase beginning on 2nd February 2026. This procurement offers the possibility of contract renewal due to the school’s involvement in the Schools Rebuild Programme starting March 2026.

Businesses with experience in school cleaning services can leverage this tender to expand their operations within the educational sector. The contract provides a stable opportunity with potential for extension, which could align well with businesses focused on long-term service provision. Ideal competitors will be those with rigorous hygiene standards and proven capabilities in maintaining large institutional environments. Moreover, firms experienced in adapting to the logistical requirements of school environments, ensuring daily cleanliness and periodic intensive cleaning, are likely to thrive in this opportunity, maintaining a hygienic and welcoming atmosphere for students, faculty, and visitors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Cleaning services for a secondary school.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thurstable School invites suitably experienced and qualified cleaning service providers to submit tenders for the provision of cleaning services at our secondary school, to ensure a safe, hygienic, and pleasant environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors. The successful contractor will deliver daily cleaning services during term time (Monday to Friday) and scheduled cleaning during 2 weeks of the school holidays, as agreed in advance with the 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082456-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
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

Further Information

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