This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 14:35

Award

27 May 2026 at 14:05

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PP-10178 Brunel Academies Trust Cleaning Services" has been completed, with Brunel Academies Trust contracting Direct Cleaning Services SW Limited to provide cleaning services. The contract was signed on 8th July 2026, with a start date of 1st September 2026, and covers a period of three years, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. The services are designated for six sites within the Wiltshire Hub, categorised under school cleaning services across the regions UKK14 and UKK15 in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using the competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, and the award process included multiple stages, such as supplier presentations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the cleaning services industry, particularly those capable of handling contracts involving government pension schemes and maternity leave provisions as applicable under TUPE regulations. The successful tender execution reflects potential growth avenues for experienced SMEs like Direct Cleaning Services SW Limited, which, due to their designated role as the supplier, can experience business expansion through government contracts. This type of procurement is suitable for cleaning service providers who are adept at navigating public sector contracts and can maintain high standards of service as illustrated by the specified metrics for assessing contract performance.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PP-10178 Brunel Academies Trust Cleaning Services

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by Place Group Limited as Agent of Brunel Academies Trust ("the Client"). Suppliers are invited by the Client to tender for the provision of cleaning services in accordance with this ITT. This tender covers provision of cleaning services for 6 sites (the Trust's Wiltshire Hub). TUPE, Local Government Pension Schemes, and maternity leave will apply to this Contract. This procurement process is being undertaken in line with public procurement legislation and guidance, utilising the Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The competitive flexible procedure will be conducted in three (3) stages - Stage 1: Invitation to Participate; Stage 2: Invitation to Submit a Final Tender; and Stage 3: Supplier Presentations. The three (3) stages are described in more detail in Part A of the ITT documentation. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client. Further information on the Client's requirements can be found within the tender documentation at Attachment 1A - Specification, Attachment 1B - Client Data and Attachment 1C - Cleaning Standards. The tender documentation can be accessed on the Place Group In-Tend portal at the following link, under project reference PP-10178: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the potential to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064762-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,282,140 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,282,140 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN25 4AN
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Priory Vale
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIRECT CLEANING SERVICES SW LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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