Tender

Cleaning Contract

RAY ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by RAY ACADEMY TRUST is for a new cleaning contract at Roger Ascham Primary School, located in Walthamstow, London. This contract, titled "Cleaning Contract", falls under the industry category of Sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender process commenced on 3rd February 2026, and interested parties have until 6th March 2026 to submit their bids. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2026 and will initially run for 12 months. An open procedure method is being used for this procurement, which is above threshold and covered by GPA and CPTPP regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in high-quality cleaning services. Companies with expertise in providing reliable cleaning services to educational institutions will find this contract particularly appealing. The successful bidder will undertake routine cleaning and maintenance activities, thus allowing businesses to expand their operational footprint within the educational sector. Small and medium enterprises with a strong track record in delivering similar contracts and those able to demonstrate efficient service delivery methodologies, including staffing models and quality control procedures, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The framework agreement spans several regions within the UK, and the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) approach will be used to evaluate submissions, focusing on a balance of quality and cost.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cleaning Contract

Notice Description

We require a new cleaning contract for Roger Ascham Primary School to include daily cleaning of following: Contract Details * Contract title: Provision of Cleaning Services * Contract start date: 1st April 2026 * Initial contract term: 12 months * Type of contract: Services Description of the Services The successful bidder will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, reliable cleaning service, including but not limited to: * Routine cleaning of offices, classrooms, shared spaces between classrooms, corridors/communal areas, washrooms, staffrooms/kitchens, meeting spaces and Infant/Junior halls/dining areas. * Floor care including vacuuming, mopping, half termly Infant/Junior Hall floor polishing and periodic deep cleaning. * Weekly wiping over window seals / door frames. * Waste and recycling collection and disposal from the school building. * Supply and management of cleaning materials and equipment. * Periodic and ad-hoc deep cleaning services as required. A detailed cleaning specification, schedules, and performance standards will form part of the final contract. Premises Information * Location(s): Roger Ascham Primary School, 1 Wigton Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5HU * Type of premises: Educational * Approximate size / occupancy: 16 classrooms, 2 sensory rooms, 1 art room, 1 library, 1 nursery/kitchen, 5 offices, 2 staffroom/kitchens, 2 meeting rooms and 2 hall/dining * Cleaning hours: 0600 - 0800 Monday to Friday (term time only with ad-hoc additional deep cleans during the holidays)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract renewal for additional three years on completion of contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061577
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009494-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
RAY ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Sarah Smith
Contact Email
finance@raymat.net
Contact Phone
02085273157

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 5HU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

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