Tender

Cleaning Contract for The London Oratory School

THE LONDON ORATORY SCHOOL

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Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The London Oratory School is seeking a contract cleaning company to deliver cleaning services for its approximately 1,400 students. This procurement process is categorised under the services industry, specifically focusing on school cleaning services. The contract is structured using a selective procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. The process will consist of four stages, including selection, invitation to tender, presentation, and reference checking. Located in London, the opportunity is currently in the tender stage with an expression of interest deadline set for 14th January 2026. The contract, valued at £1,200,000 gross, is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and could potentially extend to 31st March 2031, should both parties mutually agree to renew. Interested parties must submit their documents electronically, with the award period ending on 10th March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, especially those capable of managing large-scale contracts in educational settings. Medium-sized enterprises, in particular, are well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria that encourage SME participation. The evaluation process puts considerable emphasis on both quality and price, with quality accounting for 60% of the evaluation criteria, while price contributes 40%. Such a balanced scoring system offers growth potentials for businesses focused on delivering high standards alongside competitive pricing. Engaging in this contract could enhance a firm's portfolio by aligning with a reputable public authority in the UK educational sector.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Contract for The London Oratory School

Notice Description

The School is seeking to engage a contract cleaning company to deliver cleaning services. The school has approx. 1400 students in the school.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions will be available, subject to agreement in writing by both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06054c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002934-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE LONDON ORATORY SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

ACE ADVICE LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW6 1RX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton West
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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