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Invitation to Tender for the provision of Cleaning Services at Chelmer Valley High School

Chelmer Valley High School

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04 Mar 2026 at 21:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This tender invites businesses to submit bids for providing cleaning services at Chelmer Valley High School, located in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is conducted by Chelmer Valley High School with consultancy services from Red Box Consultancy Services Limited. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2026, with a duration of three years and two optional one-year extensions. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the site on 18th March 2026, with crucial deadlines falling between late March and early May, including the final submission deadline of 2nd April 2026. Classified under school cleaning services, the procurement follows an open procedure method focusing on service consistency, quality assurance, and effective communication.

Businesses specialising in cleaning services are well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as suitability criteria are tailored towards them. The tender prioritises quality and cost, offering a lucrative contract valued at up to £780,000 gross. This is an excellent chance for businesses to expand their footprint within the educational sector, ensuring a steady flow of work over multiple years with the potential for contract extensions. By maintaining high standards and engaging effectively with the school's management, businesses can secure long-term growth and enhance client relationships in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the provision of Cleaning Services at Chelmer Valley High School

Notice Description

Chelmer Valley High School has decided to tender their cleaning services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The contract will be awarded for a three-year duration with the option of two additional, one-year extensions. Aims of the Service and Tender The key aims of the tender are to: - Provide a high standard of cleaning. - Deliver the cleaning services with consistency - good quality assurance systems in place. - Good communication at local and Operations Manager level with the schools - two-way communication - Daily interaction with the Premises Manager - Develop an effective method of handing over any special needs and comments on a daily basis. - Cleaners to work the hours that best suit the needs of the site and maximise the work completed. - Training and development of the teams Timeline: Contractor to Visit Sites - 15:30 18th March 2026 Clarification Deadline - Friday 27th March 2026 Clarification Return Deadline - Tuesday 31st March 2026 Deadline for return of Tender Responses - 12:00 Thursday 2nd April 2026 Presentation by shortlisted bidders - Thursday 7th May 2026 Contract Awarded by - Monday 18th May 2026 Mobilisation Meeting - w/c 1st June 2026 Contract Commencement - 1st September 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for a three-year duration with the option of two additional one-year extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066297
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019720-2026
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
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
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 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
Chelmer Valley High School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 7ER
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Broomfield and The Walthams
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Further Information

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