Welford-on-Avon Primary School ~ Cleaning Tender

WELFORD-ON-AVON PRIMARY SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 12:45

Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Welford-on-Avon Primary School involves an open tender for cleaning services, a contract valued at approximately £50,000 annually. The school, located in Warwickshire and serving as a sub-central government public authority, aims to start the cleaning contract from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029, with potential extension options. The process follows a competitive flexible procedure and has reached the award stage, as indicated by a contract notice on 11 June 2026. The tender has attracted four bids, including participation from SMEs, with the award primarily focusing on service quality (70%) and price (30%).

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the cleaning industry, looking to establish or expand their presence within the educational sector. The contract allows for innovative cleaning solutions and efficiency improvements, making it suitable for businesses that can provide flexible and high-quality services. Moreover, the integration of additional roles and responsibilities, such as site management, within the contract offers avenues for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive facility management services. This comprehensive tender process represents a chance to secure a steady revenue stream over several years with potential for renewal, fostering business stability and growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Welford-on-Avon Primary School ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for Welford-On-Avon Primary School The annual contract value is approximately PS50,000 and the initial contract term will be three years, commencing 1 August 2026 and concluding 31 July 2029. The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis, offering a fixed annual return and/or subsidy. There will be an option to extend for a further term of three years by mutual agreement. Welford-On-Avon Primary School is a Nursery to Year 6 primary school located close to Stratford-Upon-Avon. The school has approximately 270 pupils on roll and 35 staff employed on site. The approximate total square meterage of the school is 1,501.46. Welford on Avon Primary School is a high-achieving, larger-than-average rural primary and nursery school located in the beautiful village of Welford on Avon, Warwickshire. The school serves the local community and also welcomes pupils from surrounding villages. Our rich educational environment promotes positive attitudes and an ethos where every child is valued and given every opportunity to succeed. Emotional wellbeing is central to all we do. We aspire to build confidence across our school community through a culture of kindness, mutual respect, and consideration. By providing enriching experiences, we believe our pupils will enjoy their childhood while laying strong foundations for future challenges. Our broad and balanced curriculum enables all pupils to develop a thirst for learning, acquire new skills, and discover their unique talents. We also have a Resource Provision on site to support children with communication and interaction needs. Since 2019, Welford on Avon Primary School has led the 'Welford on Avon Teaching School Hub' in partnership with the University of Worcester, and we currently host 11 trainees either at our school or in partner schools. In addition, we offer before and after school care and have an active Friends of Welford group who work tirelessly to raise funds. Our pupils enjoy a wide range of after school clubs, including Netball, Drama, Football, Multisports Rugby, Art, and Choir. 'Our vision is to inspire a lifelong love of learning within a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment empowering self-belief, respect and resilience to support our school community to reach their full potential' Currently, the contract employs three cleaners who work evening shifts only, one of whom is the Site Manager. As part of the new contract arrangement, the school would like the Site Manager role to be incorporated into the cleaning contract. This will include responsibilities such as unlocking, locking up and closing down the site, in addition to standard Site Manager duties, including maintenance. Full details of these responsibilities will be set out in the tender documentation when issued. The school is open to reviewing and adjusting the current cleaning hours and welcomes innovative approaches that may be proposed as part of the tender process. Opportunities for efficiency savings will also be considered. Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: +3 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06116e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055230-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELFORD-ON-AVON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV37 8ER
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire

Local Authority
Stratford-on-Avon
Electoral Ward
Welford-on-Avon
Westminster Constituency
Stratford-on-Avon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIRECT CLEANING SERVICES SW

Further Information

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