Tender

Big Creative Academy - Tender for combined security and cleaning services

BIG CREATIVE ACADEMY

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Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Big Creative Academy, located in London, is currently in the tender stage for procuring combined security and cleaning services for its single site, with the contract set to commence on 1 August 2026. This open procedure is inviting bids from interested parties to enter a three-year contract, with potential extensions for up to two additional years. The deadline for tender submissions is 20 March 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 10 March 2026. The services fall under the industry category of facilities management, building-cleaning, and security services, valued at £220,000. Participants will submit their proposals electronically, with an emphasis on quality and price as key award criteria.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in security and cleaning services to expand their portfolio by securing a long-term contract with a prominent academy. Companies with expertise in facilities management and those equipped to handle bundled services will find this tender particularly appealing. The bid process encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to compete with evidence of quality standards and relevant experience. Success in this tender can establish lasting relationships and grow market presence in the educational facilities sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

Big Creative Academy - Tender for combined security and cleaning services

Notice Description

Big Creative Academy are looking for a single supplier to provide combined security and cleaning services for a for 3 year contract commencing 1 August 2026. Option of 2 x 12-month contract extensions. This is for 1 site only and the contract is currently outsourced.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065966
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015734-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

79993100 - Facilities management services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
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
BIG CREATIVE ACADEMY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.richardson@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07780159658

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 5SD
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Higham Hill
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

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