This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 11:51

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 14:49

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Stratford School Academy in London has concluded its procurement process for cleaning services for its two sites, with the contract awarded to Birkin Cleaning Services Ltd. The contract, titled "Stratford School Academy Cleaning Tender," falls under the category of school cleaning services and follows a two-stage 'Competitive Flexible' procedure. Managed by Cohesion Consulting Limited on behalf of the Academy, the procurement adopted a selective method. The procurement reached the award stage on 9th July 2026, with an official contract commencement date set for 1st August 2026. Spanning initially for three years, the contract carries an estimated turnover of £700,000, with an option to extend for two additional years subject to mutual agreement.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-standard cleaning services, particularly those capable of providing consistent and proactive management. The scope of work, valued at over £1 million for the complete potential duration, is particularly suited to large cleaning enterprises equipped with the resources and infrastructure to maintain high service standards. Companies with expertise in working closely with educational institutions and staff familiar with Local Government Pension Schemes in London are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Firms that can ensure strong working relationships and demonstrate adaptability in managing long-term service expectations would find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Stratford School Academy Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

Stratford School Academy is a co-educational Secondary Academy located in the London Borough of Newham. The Academy serves up to 1500 students aged 11 to 16 and employs approximately 165 teaching and support staff across its two sites. The current contract is with Purgo Supply Services and is part of an over-arching FM contract. The Academy is tendering its cleaning services for both sites and they are seeking a professional cleaning contractor to deliver an excellent level of service throughout the year. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026, initially spanning three years with an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years, (3+1+1) beyond this date by mutual agreement. Any contract extension will be subject to the Academy's satisfaction and agreement on budgets and service levels. Some of the cleaning staff may have LGPS pension schemes and either having ABS in a London Borough, or the ability to achieve ABS status, will be essential for bidders. The estimated turnover for the three-year contract is in the region of PS700,000. The contract is focused on consistently high levels of cleaning service and pro-active management. Regular termly and annual reviews throughout the contract duration are mandatory, and a break clause should be included to support both parties in case the relationship does not thrive. The School expects high standards of support and a strong working relationship with the selected bidder. The procurement process follows a two stage 'Competitive Flexible' approach, beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage after shortlisting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions are based on performance and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064685-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,085,245 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,085,245 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY
Additional Buyers

COHESION CONSULTING LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E7 9PR
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRKIN CLEANING SERVICES

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-060dc9-2026-07-09T12:51:38+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-09T12:51:38+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-060dc9",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-07710532",
            "name": "STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "07710532"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Stratford School Academy",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E7 9PR",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "stratford@stratfordschoolacademy.org"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-13682273",
            "name": "Cohesion Consulting Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "13682273"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "16 Mount Pleasant",
                "locality": "Tunbridge Wells",
                "postalCode": "TN1 1QU",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ46"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Procurement Team",
                "email": "info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk",
                "telephone": "01892251001"
            },
            "roles": [
                "procuringEntity",
                "processContactPoint"
            ],
            "roleDetails": "Cohesion are managing the tender process on behalf of the Academy",
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.cohesionconsulting.co.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-01057375",
            "name": "Birkin Cleaning Services Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "01057375"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "11 Magnet Road",
                "locality": "Grays",
                "postalCode": "RM20 4DR",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH32"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@birkingroup.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.birkingroup.co.uk",
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-07710532",
        "name": "STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CCL_114",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Stratford School Academy Cleaning Tender",
        "description": "Stratford School Academy is a co-educational Secondary Academy located in the London Borough of Newham. The Academy serves up to 1500 students aged 11 to 16 and employs approximately 165 teaching and support staff across its two sites. The current contract is with Purgo Supply Services and is part of an over-arching FM contract. The Academy is tendering its cleaning services for both sites and they are seeking a professional cleaning contractor to deliver an excellent level of service throughout the year. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026, initially spanning three years with an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years, (3+1+1) beyond this date by mutual agreement. Any contract extension will be subject to the Academy's satisfaction and agreement on budgets and service levels. Some of the cleaning staff may have LGPS pension schemes and either having ABS in a London Borough, or the ability to achieve ABS status, will be essential for bidders. The estimated turnover for the three-year contract is in the region of PS700,000. The contract is focused on consistently high levels of cleaning service and pro-active management. Regular termly and annual reviews throughout the contract duration are mandatory, and a break clause should be included to support both parties in case the relationship does not thrive. The School expects high standards of support and a strong working relationship with the selected bidder. The procurement process follows a two stage 'Competitive Flexible' approach, beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage after shortlisting.",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90919300",
                        "description": "School cleaning services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKI4",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 660000,
            "amount": 550000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure",
        "procedure": {
            "features": "The procedure is detailed in the ITT documents. A two stage process is being used, with an initial PSQ shortlisting stage and final ITT stage."
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-02-24T13:00:00+00:00",
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-02-24T13:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-06-28T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 660000,
                    "amount": 550000,
                    "currency": "AED"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "weightingDescription": "All details of the award criteria are shown in the ITT Document",
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Simple description",
                            "description": "All details of the award criteria are shown in the ITT Document"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2031-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Extensions are based on performance and mutual agreement."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "006374-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006374-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-01-23T17:08:27Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "contractTerms": {
            "financialTerms": "As specified by Crown Commercial"
        },
        "riskDetails": "No risks identified"
    },
    "language": "en",
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 3,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "finalStageBids",
                "value": 3,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "smeFinalStageBids",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "vcseFinalStageBids",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "Stratford School Academy Cleaning Tender",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-06-19T00:00:00+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 1302294,
                "amount": 1085245,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-01057375",
                    "name": "Birkin Cleaning Services Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "90919300",
                            "description": "School cleaning services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "standstillPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2026-07-01T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2031-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "There will be an option to extend for up to two further years (1+1) by mutual agreement, based on qualitative and financial performance."
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "058635-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058635-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-22T15:49:26+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "assessmentSummariesDateSent": "2026-06-22T00:00:00+01:00",
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-07-22T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Stratford School Academy Cleaning Tender",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2031-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "There will be an option to extend for up to two further years (1+1) by mutual agreement, based on qualitative and financial performance."
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 1302294,
                "amount": 1085245,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "dateSigned": "2026-07-09T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "064685-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064685-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-09T12:51:38+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}