Tender

Astrea 2026 cleaning services framework

ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST

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06 Jan 2026 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

Astrea Academy Trust has initiated a public procurement process titled "Astrea 2026 cleaning services framework," focused on providing cleaning services for schools in South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire. The procurement, currently in the tender stage, is governed by legal basis 2023/54 and uses an open, competitive flexible procedure. Key dates for this process include an enquiry period ending on 26th January 2026, a tender period finalising on 9th February 2026, and an anticipated award conclusion by 18th May 2026. The contract spans four lots, covering regions including Barnsley, Doncaster, Sheffield, and Cambridge, within the services category. The total contract value is estimated at £9,840,000, with a gross breakdown across the lots. The framework is part of an ongoing strategic plan to maintain high standards of cleanliness across their educational facilities, thereby ensuring a healthy learning environment.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cleaning services, particularly those experienced in educational environments. With a substantial budget allocation and a flexible framework agreement, vendors have the chance to secure long-term contracts, including an optional four-year extension. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive cleaning solutions across multiple regions could find this opportunity especially beneficial. The competitive procedure emphasises quality, demanding tenderers to detail their capabilities in response to the provided quality questions, making it suitable for established cleaning service providers with a proven track record. Additionally, firms that value consistency and reliability, alongside innovative cleaning practices, will find the Astrea Academy Trust's tender an excellent pathway to expand their business footprint in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Astrea 2026 cleaning services framework

Notice Description

Cleaning Services Framework schools in South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire

Lot Information

LOT 1 Barnsley

Barnsley hub academies

Renewal: optional 4 year extension of framework

LOT 2 Doncaster

Doncaster hub academies

Renewal: optional 4 year extension of framework

LOT 3 Sheffield

Sheffield hub academies

Renewal: optional 4 year extension of framework

LOT 4 Cambridge

Cambridge hub academies

Renewal: optional 4 year extension of framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060065
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000813-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 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
ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Weilan Lam
Contact Email
procurement@astreaacademytrust.org
Contact Phone
07514632410

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S9 4WG
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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