This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2026 at 10:24

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 15:58

Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Stour Academy Trust, a sub-central government public authority, has concluded a procurement process for outsourced cleaning services across its primary academies located in Canterbury, United Kingdom. This initiative involves an open procedure covered under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) for delivering comprehensive cleaning solutions, including daily and deep cleaning across various school spaces. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract award to Town & Country Cleaning Limited effective from 1st August 2026, extending until 31st July 2029, with possible further extensions up to 31st July 2031. The awarded contract, valued at £1,800,000, mandates the successful bidder to manage staff, product supply, and compliance with educational cleaning standards while the Trust oversees utilities and equipment maintenance. The contract was signed on 28th July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school cleaning services, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale contracts in the education sector. The open procedure allowed for a highly competitive process, ensuring that businesses capable of delivering exceptional cleaning services tailored to educational needs could compete effectively. SMEs like Town & Country Cleaning Limited, which can demonstrate their capacity to provide quality service and adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards, stand to benefit significantly. The contract includes potential for growth through options that may add more schools to the contract and require flexibility in service delivery, presenting further avenues for business expansion and collaboration with The Stour Academy Trust.

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Notice Title

The Stour Academy Trust - Outsourced Cleaning Service

Notice Description

This tender opportunity was issued by The Stour Academy Trust (the Trust). The contract will be for the provision of outsourced cleaning services to the Trust. The Trust was seeking to procure a cleaning contract for the delivery of cleaning services including daily cleaning and out of term deep cleaning, for spaces including but not limited to teaching, office, circulation, and rest room spaces for all primary academies. It is the Trust's expectation that the successful Contractor shall be responsible for the operation of the cleaning function including employment and management of staff, supply of cleaning products, consumables, light equipment, and bin liners. The Trust will retain responsibility for payment of utilities and the operation and maintenance of cleaning equipment and facilities. The successful Contractor will provide an excellent quality cleaning service, which comply with the Government's cleaning-based standards for the education sector. The successful Contractor shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the cleaning service with the Trust. In addition, the provider will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.

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: 3 years with the option of 2 further 1 year extensions (3 + 1 + 1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067855
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071123-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-12-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

PHP LAW LLP

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

Buyer Location

Locality
TOTNES
Postcode
TQ9 5RW
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Totnes
Westminster Constituency
South Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

TOWN & COUNTRY CLEANING

TOWN AND COUNTRY CLEANERS

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