Tender

Gloucestershire Learning Alliance Trust tender for cleaning services

GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEARNING ALLIANCE

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire Learning Alliance, a multi-academy trust consisting of 11 primary schools, is currently in the tender stage of procuring cleaning services for nine of its schools located in Gloucestershire and South Worcestershire. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026, with a three-year duration and the possibility of two one-year extensions, contingent upon performance indicators. Interested parties should note that the procurement follows an open, competitive flexible procedure, and the tender period closes on 20th February 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,240,279.20. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 13th February 2026, and the possibility of the award decision being made by 1st August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the cleaning services industry, particularly those with expertise in providing services to educational institutions. The procurement process, structured to assess both price and quality metrics, is conducive to firms that can demonstrate added value, service delivery excellence, and customer care. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs are acknowledged as suitable candidates for this opportunity, with the procurement playing a strategic role in enhancing business growth through long-term service provision within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Gloucestershire Learning Alliance Trust tender for cleaning services

Notice Description

Gloucestershire Learning Alliance (known as The GLA Trust) is a multi-academy trust of 11 primary schools. It originally started life in 2013 as a group of three Gloucestershire schools working together. Over the last eleven years, it has expanded successfully in the local area. This tender is to provide cleaning services to 9 schools in the Trust based across Gloucestershire and South Worcestershire. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st August 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), from Day One of the contract. The Trust values the personnel employed to deliver their services, and by tendering the cleaning contract are seeking to reset expectations for the cleaning provision, improve staff morale and consolidate consistent cleaning standards across the Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004739-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,033,566 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,033,566 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEARNING ALLIANCE
Contact Name
Dawn Blount
Contact Email
admin@wlpconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
01691 664234

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL52 8NN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Cleeve West
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

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