Tender

Co-op Academies Trust - Building Cleaning Tender

THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER

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31 Mar 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester has initiated a public procurement process titled "Co-op Academies Trust - Building Cleaning Tender," aimed at securing building-cleaning services across 18 sites in the North West of England. This tender, part of the services industry category, is currently in the tender stage and follows an open competitive flexible procedure. The procurement process will conclude with the award phase expected by 1st September 2026. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 15th May 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 8th May 2026. The tender encompasses three lots covering regions in Manchester/Liverpool, Staffordshire, and West Yorkshire. Businesses can access the opportunity via the MultiQuote platform.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth to companies specialising in building-cleaning services, particularly for those equipped to manage multi-site operations with strong attention to quality standards. With award criteria prioritising quality over price (65% versus 35%), businesses focusing on high-quality service delivery will have a competitive edge. The contract period spans from 1st September 2026 to 24th August 2029, with potential extensions up to 24th August 2031. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, providing diverse business entities with an opportunity to expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Co-op Academies Trust - Building Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

Cleaning tender in 3 lots and as a whole for 18 sites with Co-op Academies Trust in the North West of England.

Lot Information

Lot 1- Manchester / Liverpool

CA Connell College 301 Alan Turing Way Manchester M11 3B5 CA Broadhurst Primary Williams Road Manchester M40 0BX CA Medlock Primary Wadeson Road Manchester M13 9UT CA Belle Vue Secondary 450 Hyde Road Manchester M12 4BA CA Swinton Secondary Sefton Road Manchester M27 6JU CA Manchester Secondary Plant Hill Road Manchester M9 0WQ CA North Manchester Secondary 300 Victoria Avenue Manchester M9 7SS CA Rathbone Primary Bankfield Road Liverpool L13 0BQ

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Lot 2 - Staffordshire

CA Grove Primary Turner Street Stoke on Trent ST1 2NL CA Hamilton Primary Barthomley Road Stoke on Trent ST1 6NN CA Northwood Primary Keelings Road Stoke on Trent ST1 6QA CA Friarswood Primary Abbotts Wat Newcastle under Lyme ST5 2ES CA Clarice Cliff Primary Goldenhill Road Stoke on Trent ST4 3DP CA Glebe Primary Park Place Stoke on Trent ST4 3HZ CA Florence MacWilliams Secondary Weston Road Stoke on Trent ST3 6AP

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Lot 3 - West Yorkshire

CA Smithies Moor Primary Leeds Old Road Kirklees WF16 9BB Kirkless Council CA Parkland Primary Old Park Road Bradford BD10 9BG Bradford FM CA Delius Special Barkerend Road Bradford BD3 8QX Bradford FM

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029508-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,458,433 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,458,433 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 24 Aug 2029 2-3 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
THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 0AG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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