This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 14:16

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Astrea 2026 Cleaning Services Framework was initiated by Astrea Academy Trust, a public authority classified under sub-central government, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. This procurement process focused on cleaning services for schools in South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire, falling under the industry category of cleaning services (CPV code 90910000). The process adopted an open procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure, culminating in an award stage completed by 20 May 2026. The framework includes four completed lots, with a substantial contract value of £8.2 million, covering multiple regions, including UKE31, UKE32, and UKH12. The framework agreement has a contract period starting on 1 June 2026 and concluding on 31 May 2030, with potential renewal terms extending up to 2034.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale cleaning companies as it offers roles across multiple locations through a single framework agreement. Businesses that specialise in comprehensive cleaning services and have the capacity to handle sizeable contracts would find this tender advantageous, with potential for further growth through optional extensions. The framework facilitates collaboration among large cleaning service providers, such as Bidvest Noonan and Bulloughs Cleaning Services, offering substantial scope for enhancing regional service delivery. Companies that thrive in competitive tendering environments and can meet the rigorous quality and price criteria specified in the tender documents are well-positioned to benefit from this lucrative contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Astrea 2026 cleaning services framework

Notice Description

Cleaning Services Framework schools in South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire

Lot Information

LOT 1 Barnsley

Renewal: optional 4 year extension of framework

LOT 2 Doncaster

Renewal: optional 4 year extension of framework

LOT 3 Sheffield

Renewal: optional 4 year extension of framework

LOT 4 Cambridge

Renewal: optional 4 year extension of framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060065
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046421-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Astrea Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S9 4WG
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Darnall
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited

Bulloughs Cleaning Services Ltd

Carroll Cleaning Company

NIC Services Group

RCCN LTD

HEB Group UK Ltd

KGB Cleaning South West Ltd

Pendergate Limited

Independent Cleaning Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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