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Four Stones Gateway Trust Cleaning Tender

Four Stones Gateway Trust (RM&C)

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26 Feb 2026 at 13:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Four Stones Gateway Trust, a public sub-central government authority situated in Kidderminster, is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for a cleaning services contract. This tender, identified as RMandC/2026/FSGT/528, involves cleaning services for the Trust's seven schools located in Shropshire and Worcestershire, packaged as a group rather than individual lots. The trust is utilising a selective procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. Key upcoming deadlines include the expression of interest deadline on 9th April 2026 and the award period concluding on 29th June 2026. The contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and spans three years, with potential renewal based on performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses in the cleaning services industry, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive school cleaning services across multiple locations. SMEs are encouraged to participate, provided they can demonstrate the necessary capacity and expertise. Suitable organisations will undergo an initial scoring in the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) stage, with up to six companies invited to bid in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) phase. Businesses capable of offering competitive quality and pricing may find this tender advantageous, enabling them to secure a long-term contract with potential for renewal, supporting strategic growth and visibility within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Four Stones Gateway Trust Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The Four Stones Gateway Trust is putting its cleaning contracts out to tender in its 7 schools. The schools are located in Shropshire and Worcestershire. You will be bidding for all the schools as one group contract not as individual lots. The contract start date will be 1st September 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017318-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
Four Stones Gateway Trust (RM&C)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDDERMINSTER
Postcode
DY14 8PE
Postcode Area
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Cleobury Mortimer
Westminster Constituency
South Shropshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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