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Queensbridge School ~ Cleaning Tender

QUEENSBRIDGE SCHOOL ~ CLEANING TENDER

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23 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queensbridge School, located in Birmingham, is seeking bids for a school cleaning tender with a contract value of £158,000, excluding VAT and April NLW. The procurement is an open competitive flexible procedure managed by the contracting authority demonstrated through commitment to creating a vibrant learning environment. The tender is currently in the "Tender" stage with pivotal deadlines, including the enquiry period ending on 10th April 2026 and submissions closing on 24th July 2026. The above-threshold tender is categorised under "School cleaning services," with the contract set to commence in January 2027, extending potentially until December 2032, underscoring the long-term engagement opportunities for businesses in the cleaning industry across the UKG31 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the cleaning industry, particularly those equipped to offer high-quality services at competitive prices. The procurement scoring focuses 70% on quality and 30% on price, suggesting an emphasis on service excellence. SMEs are encouraged to compete, providing a viable occasion for smaller enterprises looking to expand into the public sector by aligning with an esteemed educational institution. Potential business growth can be catalysed by securing a renewal option on a 3+2-year basis, subject to satisfactory performance and compliance. Engaging in this contract could fortify business reputations and broaden networks within the local community and regional schools.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Queensbridge School ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Cleaning Services for Queensbridge School. Contract Value: PS158k, excluding Vat and April NLW Start Date: January 2027 At Queensbridge School, we pride ourselves on a vibrant community enriched by diverse partnerships and a strong commitment to serving others. We collaborate with various sports organisations, offering our students additional coaching programmes and opportunities. Our performing arts partnerships nurture creativity, whilst our STEM initiatives prepare students for future technological challenges. Additionally, our connections with local businesses provide real-world experiences and mentoring opportunities helping students be better informed to make informed choices about their post 16 progression. Our dedication to the local community is exemplified through numerous volunteering projects, including participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, which encourages personal development and community service. Fundraising is a cornerstone of our community spirit, with our students actively raising money for charities including Children In Need and Comic Relief. We cherish our alumni and their contributions to our legacy. We warmly invite the Queensbridge family, friends and alumni to stay connected and share their journeys with us. Your stories and support continue to inspire our current students and strengthen our community bonds. Join us in celebrating the achievements and spirit of Queensbridge School, where every member is valued and together we make a difference enriching the lives of our community. Queensbridge is a dynamic and responsive place, alert to the needs of all its students who come from so many different backgrounds and bring their varied experiences, enriching the school on a daily basis. But, in all this liveliness and energy the school brings stability and continuity. Governors are committed to supporting the provision of a thriving and cohesive learning community which serves the learning needs of pupils and staff, helping and encouraging each and every individual to reach their aspirations and potential. Queensbridge is both safety net and trampoline, catching and nurturing the vulnerable, launching everyone into what we hope is their positive future with the skills to navigate this complex world. As Governors we work with the school to uphold the core values of kindness, respect for each other and achievement. We meet as a full governing body each term to celebrate, question and to ensure that the strategic vision for the school is being upheld. Each governor also explores different aspects of school life as a link governor attached to a particular department or area, according to experience or inclination. It is a serious role, as it should be - we are dealing with the future of young people - but it is also exciting, thought provoking, companionable and very supportive." Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-cleaning-services./KNVK4F7G9R To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/KNVK4F7G9R

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+2 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016211-2026
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
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
£790,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£790,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20265 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 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
QUEENSBRIDGE SCHOOL ~ CLEANING TENDER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B13 8QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Moseley
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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