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Framework for Cleaning Services at Carlton Academy Trust

CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Carlton Academy Trust, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has issued a tender for cleaning services under the procurement title "Framework for Cleaning Services at Carlton Academy Trust". The procurement process employs an open procedure, aiming to evaluate the financial and qualitative benefits through competitive tendering. It encompasses various schools within Bradford and Leeds, with the initial contract commencing on 1st September 2026 and Oulton Academy joining on 1st October 2026. The framework agreement offers a three-year initial term, with potential for two one-year extensions, culminating in a maximum five-year tenure. Bidders are expected to submit proposals by 20th April 2026, and the contract award is anticipated by 22nd May 2026. The industry category is cleaning services, with a total contract value of approximately £5.79 million GBP.

The tender presents opportunities for businesses skilled in cleaning services, particularly those with experience in handling large-scale contracts or frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply, as they are identified as suitable for this procurement. The procurement method involves direct electronic submissions via an online portal, enhancing accessibility for interested parties. This contract can greatly benefit service providers by establishing a long-term partnership with Carlton Academy Trust, offering stable revenue streams through guaranteed fixed annual costs for labour, overheads, and management fees. Additionally, the agreement includes the flexibility to incorporate more schools, further expanding business opportunities for the winning contractor.

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Notice Title

Framework for Cleaning Services at Carlton Academy Trust

Notice Description

The Carlton Academy Trust has decided to tender their cleaning services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The schools involved are: - Oulton Academy, LS26 8EX High Park School, BD9 6RY Beechcliffe Thackley School, BD10 0TD Carlton Mills Primary School, BD9 5AT Marshfield Primary School, BD5 9DS Thorpe Primary School, BD10 9PY Carlton Bolling Academy, BD3 0DU This tender will establish a Framework Agreement which will allow the Trust to add additional schools to the contract throughout the tenure. Any joining schools will align with the same contract end date. Start date 1st September 2026- with Oulton joining on 1st October 2026 The Contract Duration and Structure Initial Term: 3 years (with 2 optional one-year extensions). Financial Model:Guaranteed fixed cost model: Defined annual labour costs, operation overheads and management fees. It is the intention of the Trust to appoint a single contractor in order to maximise the benefits for all parties. The quality of the service and the proposed budget for the second year will be reviewed three months before the expiry of the first twelve months. The Trust at this time reserves the right to terminate the contract should either the quality or future costs be unacceptable. Some TUPE Data outstanding- will issue as clarification asap. Note Pay increases will be agreed 10th March 2026 for April 2026 and a clarification will be issued to agree how bidders should apply this and April 2027 awards, as soon as possible.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to absorb additional schools into the framework if they join the Trust and contracts with current supply end.

Renewal: 2 possible one year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066560
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024369-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,824,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,824,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD3 0DU
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Bowling and Barkerend
Westminster Constituency
Bradford East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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