Tender

St Michael's Church of England High School ~ Cleaning Tender

ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL

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20 Mar 2026 at 10:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is initiated by St Michael's Church of England High School, located in Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The tender invites bids for cleaning services at the school, encompassing a contract beginning on 1st September 2026 and lasting for three years, with a potential extension of two additional years. The procurement uses an open procedure and is presently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 8th May 2026 by 12:00 BST. The opportunity falls under the services category, specifically targeting school cleaning services, and is valued at approximately £480,000 for a three-year span, with a potential total contract value upwards of £800,000 when extended.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for providers specialising in educational cleaning services. It requires firms capable of maintaining high cleaning standards and delivering robust contract support. Organisations meeting these criteria, especially those experienced in serving the education sector, will be well-suited to compete. The tender is open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and compliant submissions must adhere to the outlined quality and price criteria, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Michael's Church of England High School ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for St Michael's CofE High School. St Michael's is a Church of England High School located in Chorley, Lancashire and home to approx 1200 pupils. St. Michael's staff, pupils, parents and governors work closely together to ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to grow in body, mind and spirit. The highest expectations and aspirations are key features of school life. This helps to create a vibrant learning community with pupils and staff demonstrating a real passion and zest for learning. The cleaning services at the school are currently contracted out with the existing contract due to come to an end in August 2026. The new contract will commence 1st September 2026 and will be for 3 years with the option to extend for a further two years. The same high expectations exist for the cleaning provider as for the school community. The school is looking for a cleaning provider who is experienced in providing cleaning services to the education sector. The successful contractor will be expected to uphold high cleaning standards, demonstrate a strong commitment to monitoring standards and the ability to maintain standards and provide a high level of contract support. TUPE will apply. We understand that no current cleaning staff are members of the LGPS Contract value = PS480,000 approx (3 years) Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chorley:-School-cleaning-services./27569N879Y To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/27569N879Y

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+2 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067007
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025624-2026
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20262 months to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1RS
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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