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TSAT - Provision of Outsourced Cleaning Service

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2026 at 10:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 10:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender for the "Provision of Outsourced Cleaning Service" was issued by the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, a public authority in sub-central government, located in Chatham, United Kingdom. This procurement process, which follows an open procedure, focuses on providing outsourced daily and deep cleaning services for educational and administrative spaces within the Trust's premises. The award for this service was granted to RAIGINS LTD on 18th May 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2026 and continue through to 31st August 2029, with possible extensions until 2031. The contracting process reached the award stage on 19th May 2026, denoting its completion. The main procurement category for this contract is services, specifically under "School cleaning services," and falls under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning industry, particularly those with experience in providing comprehensive cleaning services to educational institutions. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) are especially suited to compete, given the open procurement approach and the industry dynamics. The contract, valued at approximately £8.4 million gross, provides a stable revenue stream and potential for growth through additional services or enhanced operational models over its term. The possibility of extending the contract by including additional schools further underscores the potential for expansion. As such, businesses with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality, efficient cleaning solutions and with experience in adapting to specific requirements will find this opportunity particularly lucrative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TSAT - Provision of Outsourced Cleaning Service

Notice Description

This tender opportunity was issued by Thinking Schools Academy Trust (the Trust) Tenderers were invited to tender for the provision of an outsourced cleaning service (the Service). The contract is to include daily cleaning and out of term deep cleaning, for spaces including but not limited to teaching, office, circulation, and washroom spaces. The Contractor shall provide all labour, consumables, goods and materials, required to provide the cleaning service as determined by the specification, tender and contract documentation.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: The Contractor shall note the following specific contract options relevant to this procurement: Additional schools being added to the Contract The cleaning operating model or cleaning hours may need to be adjusted to continue to deliver the service. Additional activities or services may be required of the Tenderer which an additional payment will be agreed by the Tenderer and the Trust.

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions (3+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045651-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-03-13

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 6NR
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAIGINS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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