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Co-op Academies Trust - Building Cleaning Tender

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2026 at 16:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Jul 2026 at 15:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

27 Apr 2026 at 08:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 11:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester procured building-cleaning services for Co-op Academies Trust, covering 18 sites across the North West of England. The requirement was divided geographically between Manchester and Liverpool, Staffordshire, and West Yorkshire, with the option to tender for the lots individually or as a whole. The buyer is a public undertaking within the education sector. The service covers routine building cleaning at academy sites rather than construction, facilities development or the supply of cleaning equipment. Delivery spans locations in the North West and neighbouring regions, including Manchester, Liverpool, Staffordshire and West Yorkshire. This is relevant to cleaning contractors with the operational reach, workforce and management systems needed to deliver consistent services across multiple education premises.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through an open competitive flexible procedure. The estimated tender value was £6,458,433 net (£7,750,119.60 gross). Bids and enquiries closed on 27 April 2026 at 10:00; the award period ended on 1 September 2026. Awards were made on 2 July 2026: Lot 1, Manchester/Liverpool, went to RCCN Ltd for £3,432,755; Lot 2, Staffordshire, went to Glen Cleaning Co Ltd for £1,081,584; and Lot 3, West Yorkshire, went to Glen Cleaning Co Ltd for £555,187. Contracts were signed on 17 July 2026. Contract values are £3,482,735 net (£4,179,282 gross), £1,096,910 net (£1,316,292 gross), and £452,822 net (£543,386.40 gross), respectively. Each contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 24 August 2029, with two possible 12-month extensions to 24 August 2031. Evaluation weighted quality at 65% and price at 35%.

This award demonstrates substantial, geographically distributed demand for contracted cleaning across academy buildings, with separate regional delivery models and the ability to manage a multi-site education account. A credible future competitor would need proven building-cleaning capability, reliable staffing and supervision across Manchester, Liverpool, Staffordshire or West Yorkshire, and systems for maintaining consistent standards across numerous schools. The evaluation placed greater weight on quality than price, so bidders would need to evidence service quality, mobilisation planning, performance management, safeguarding-aware delivery and effective communication with academy stakeholders, alongside competitive pricing. The route attracted significant initial interest but only one final-stage bid for each lot, indicating the importance of progressing a well-developed, region-specific solution. The lots were identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so capable regional operators and experienced national providers could both be relevant competitors.

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Notice Information

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

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

Lot 2 - Staffordshire

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

Lot 3 - West Yorkshire

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067967-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£5,069,526 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,032,467 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 24 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Co-operative Academy of Manchester
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 0AG
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

RCCN LTD

Glen Cleaning Co Ltd

Further Information

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