Tender

Ignite Learning Partnership tender for cleaning services

IGNITE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Ignite Learning Partnership, a Multi-academy trust based in Wolverhampton, UK, is currently seeking tenders for a cleaning services contract. This procurement process falls under the industry category of school cleaning services and involves providing regular, routine cleaning as well as periodic cleaning outside of term-time. The tender process is active, with the procurement method being an open, competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must submit by 6th March 2026, following the enquiry period, which ends on 27th February 2026. The procurement timeline includes stages from Advertisement and Invitation to Tender (ITT) to Award, culminating in an award period ending on 1st September 2026. The three-year contract, valued at £379,000, commences on 1st September 2026, with potential for extension based on performance.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in facility management and cleaning services, particularly those with experience in educational environments. It offers a chance to establish a long-term contractual relationship with a public undertaking, supporting business growth through consistent service delivery. The tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, providing equal opportunities for competitive service providers. With a strong focus on quality criteria such as staffing analysis, customer care, and service delivery, firms with strong capabilities in these areas are well-positioned to succeed. Additionally, emphasis on corporate social responsibility underlines opportunities for companies to showcase their added value beyond just cost competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ignite Learning Partnership tender for cleaning services

Notice Description

Ignite Learning Partnership is a Multi-academy trust based in Wolverhampton and currently comprises four partner schools: St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, Parkfield Primary School, Bhylls Acre Primary School and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. The Trust are seeking a contractor to provide cleaning services of a regular and routine nature, together with more specific periodical cleaning outside of the term-time operation. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st September 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 all sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008787-2026
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
£379,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£379,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20264 weeks to go
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
IGNITE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@wlpconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
01691 664234

Buyer Location

Locality
HEATH TOWN
Postcode
WV10 0BB
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Heath Town
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton North East

Further Information

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