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Award

21 May 2026 at 10:53

TenderUpdate

18 Mar 2026 at 09:25

Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Carlton Academy Trust has completed its procurement process for a comprehensive cleaning services framework across its cluster of schools. The awarded contract, managed under an open procurement method, facilitates these services in the region of Bradford, United Kingdom (UKE41). The procurement process culminated in the award on 21st May 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st September 2026 and potentially extending until 31st August 2031, incorporating possible yearly extensions. The tender, titled "Carlton Academy Trust Framework Cleaning Tender," targets the services industry, specifically cleaning services for educational institutions. Red Box Consultancy Services Limited acted as a consultant and procuring entity during this process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services sector, particularly those capable of managing large-scale educational facility contracts. With a focus on both price competitiveness and service quality, businesses offering guaranteed fixed cost models for labour and operational overheads stand to benefit. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), especially those in the regional cleaning industry, are well-suited to leverage this opportunity, given the emphasis on local management efficiencies and potential expansion as the Trust might incorporate additional schools into the framework agreement. The award, valued at over £4.6 million, sets a substantial profit potential for businesses adept at scaling operations while maintaining high service standards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Carlton Academy Trust Framework Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

Cleaning services delivery for cluster of schools within the Trust.

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/046981-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,824,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,824,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,699,823 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LARK CLEANING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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