Tender

Belong Multi Academy Trust Framework Cleaning Tender 2026

RPJ3 GROUP

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11 Feb 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The RPJ3 Group, a public authority operating at sub-central government level, has initiated a procurement process for the "Belong Multi Academy Trust Framework Cleaning Tender 2026". This competitive tender aims to establish a framework for cleaning services across three initial schools within the Belong Multi Academy Trust, with potential expansions as needed. Located in the UKD7 region, United Kingdom, this procurement is in the tender stage as of 11 February 2026. Key dates include the participation deadline on 9 March 2026, with interviews anticipated in late April 2026. The cleaning contract is planned to commence in August 2026, for an initial period of three years, with options to extend for another two years, bringing the total potential contract duration to five years. The framework seeks to engage between one and three providers, fostering competitive bidding through a selective procurement method.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities particularly for service providers specialising in school cleaning services that can demonstrate flexibility and uphold high standards. Businesses with strong local infrastructure and workforce capacity for reliable service delivery will find this a suitable prospect. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to apply, and the process will initially require a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by a site survey and tender briefing. After submission and evaluation, successful suppliers may be invited to the final interview stage. With a project value up to £1,800,000, this contract offers an advantageous platform for companies to establish long-term arrangements within the education sector, aligning their operations with the unique needs of schools under the Belong Multi Academy Trust framework.

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Notice Title

Belong Multi Academy Trust Framework Cleaning Tender 2026

Notice Description

The Belong Multi Academy Trust are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for cleaning services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the trust to source cleaning services for its schools. There is initially three schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for trust schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of contractors on the framework will be between 1 and 3 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a cleaning contract in place to commence in August 2026 for the initial direct award schools. Please note that this process covers all cleaning services within the Belong Multi Academy Trust schools with full tender costings and proposals for the school for a contract start in in August 2026 for the initial direct award schools. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will be through a competitive flexible procedure commencing with a participation stage to create a select bidder list following analysis of a PSQ document (within which the scoring criteria will be included). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of cleaning service and support required by the Trust. Labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP). Following the analysis of PSQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for late March 2026. Tender response deadline is planned as late April 2026 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late April 2026. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 + 1 years so 5 years in total

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ddf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012408-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RPJ3 GROUP
Contact Name
Neil Mayers
Contact Email
neil@rpj3group.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIRRAL
Postcode
CH46 3SA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Leasowe and Moreton East
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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