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Big Creative Academy - Tender for combined security and cleaning services

Big Creative Academy

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 10:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Jun 2026 at 09:54

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 14:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Big Creative Academy, a public undertaking based in London, sought a combined security and cleaning services provider through an open procurement process. This contract, identified as CA17179, involves the provision of services for three years starting 1 August 2026, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The procurement was classified under 'Facilities management services', 'Building-cleaning services', and 'Security services' categories. The tender process began with an announcement on 20 February 2026, accepting bids until 20 March 2026, and concluded with the award of the contract to DRAXX SERVICES LTD on 24 June 2026. The total value of the contract is £453,621.11, permitting electronic submissions in English.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for large-scale facilities management businesses with expertise in security and cleaning services. The open procedure allowed competitive participation, with six bids submitted, although DRAXX SERVICES LTD emerged as the sole finalist. The extended contract duration and potential for renewal offer long-term engagement, making this a lucrative prospect for companies looking to expand their service portfolio within the United Kingdom's public sector. Businesses with robust quality standards, relevant accreditations, and a strong service delivery track record are ideally positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065966
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059273-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£453,621 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£453,621 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Big Creative Academy
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 5SD
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAXX SERVICES LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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