Queen Elizabeth's Boys School, Barnet

QUEEN ELIZABETH'S SCHOOL BARNET

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 08:12

Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Queen Elizabeth's School Barnet has recently completed a competitive flexible procurement process to appoint a cleaning contractor. The procurement, classified under the industry category of school cleaning services, was facilitated by Ace Advice Ltd, a procurement consultancy, and was aimed primarily at SMEs. The awarded contract, with a gross value of £1,815,000, was granted to Birkin Cleaning Services Limited to provide daily, deep, and window cleaning services, including a cleaning regime for the school swimming pool. This process occurred in Barnet, United Kingdom (region UKI71), and ended with an award date of 11th June 2026, progressing to a contract start date on 1st August 2026. The contract period is set to run until 31st July 2029, with possible extensions up to 31st July 2031.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the cleaning sector, particularly SMEs, that can demonstrate robust financial stability and a proven track record. Companies specializing in comprehensive cleaning services, capable of meeting stringent quality and economic criteria, would have been well-positioned to participate and succeed. The structured procurement stages, including selection, shortlisting, ITT, presentation, and reference checking, ensured a merit-based selection process, offering transparency and a fair chance for competitive suppliers. The potential for contract extensions also provides long-term opportunities for business growth and continuity.

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Notice Title

Queen Elizabeth's Boys School, Barnet

Notice Description

The school is seek to appoint a suitably qualified cleaning contractor to provide cleaning services. These services include: - Daily Cleaning - Deep Cleaning - Window Cleaning The school requires the cleaning contractor to provide a cleaning regime for the school swimming pool

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions will be available, subject to agreement in writing and signed by both parties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065529
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056429-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,815,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 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
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN ELIZABETH'S SCHOOL BARNET
Additional Buyers

ACE ADVICE LTD

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNET
Postcode
EN5 4DQ
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI71 Barnet

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton West
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRKIN CLEANING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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