Tender

PP-10178 Brunel Academies Trust Cleaning Services

BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Brunel Academies Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of cleaning services across six sites, known as the Trust's Wiltshire Hub, located in the UK region classified as UKK14. The procurement, managed by Place Group Limited, employs a Competitive Flexible Procedure compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. This three-stage process includes an Invitation to Participate, Submission of a Final Tender, and Supplier Presentations. Prospective bidders should note critical dates, with expressions of interest due by 26th February 2026 and the award period concluding on 18th May 2026. The contract is worth £1.8 million gross and begins on 1st September 2026, running for three years with potential extensions up to 2031.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in school cleaning services within the public sector. The contract’s emphasis on service quality over price, reflected in a 60% quality assessment weighting, suggests that businesses able to demonstrate superior cleaning standards and compliance with TUPE and Local Government Pension Schemes will be well-positioned. The contract’s substantial monetary value and potential for extension can offer stable, long-term engagement for the winning bidder, particularly appealing to firms with established operations in the UK South West region.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006243-2026
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
Not specified
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST
Additional Buyers

PLACE GROUP LIMITED

Contact Name
Irene Celis
Contact Email
irene.celis@place-group.com, operations@brunel.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN25 4AN
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Penzance Promenade
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Further Information

Notice Documents

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