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02 Mar 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Christopher Whitehead Language College, located in Worcester, UK, involves tendering for the provision of a full daily cleaning service at the college. This tender falls under the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, and the tender process has been initiated on 2nd March 2026, with interested suppliers required to express their interest by 9th April 2026. The tender is valued at £1,260,000 gross and uses a selective procurement method described as a “Competitive flexible procedure.” The contract is set to commence on 26th October 2026 and will run for three years, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses specialising in school cleaning services to expand their operations. Companies that can deliver comprehensive daily and periodic cleaning services will find this opportunity suitable for business growth. The tender process encourages competitive bidding, where suppliers are evaluated based on quality and price, with specific evaluation weightings detailed in the tender documentation. Businesses adept in offering high-quality cleaning solutions during school terms and breaks, and possessing the ability to navigate the competitive tendering process, are well-suited to participate and potentially secure this substantial contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Christopher Whitehead Language College and Sixth Form - Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Christopher Whitehead Language College and Sixth Form is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 26 October 2026. The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018254-2026
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
Not specified
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
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-03-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHRISTOPHER WHITEHEAD LANGUAGE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 4AF
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St John's
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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