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DFE-75922 - United Learning Trust - Cambridge Cluster- 879 Lot 2 Cleaning- 005149

UNITED LEARNING CAMBRIDGE CLUSTER

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02 Apr 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the cleaning services contract titled "DFE-75922 - United Learning Trust - Cambridge Cluster- 879 Lot 2 Cleaning- 005149" was conducted by the United Learning Cambridge Cluster. This tender falls under the "Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services" category and is geographically centred in Cambridge, UKH region. The procurement stage is at "Award" as of 31st March 2026, with RCCN LTD securing the contract valued at £2,748,750.40. The contract involves maintaining cleanliness across five school sites within the cluster and includes additional service hours for daytime cleaning. The intended duration of the contract is 36 months, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions, summing up to a potential total duration of 60 months.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cleaning and sanitation services. Given the contract's substantial value and extensive service requirements across multiple educational institutions, it is particularly well-suited for businesses equipped to handle large-scale cleaning operations. SMEs like RCCN LTD, which can offer competitive pricing and maintain high-quality standards, are well-positioned to benefit from similar procurement opportunities. The contract also encourages firms capable of delivering additional specialised services, such as dedicated daytime cleaning personnel, ensuring comprehensive maintenance across diverse facilities.

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Notice Title

DFE-75922 - United Learning Trust - Cambridge Cluster- 879 Lot 2 Cleaning- 005149

Notice Description

The Customer is seeking a Cleaning Services provider who will maintain a high standard and quality of services across all 5 schools in the United Learning Cambridge Cluster. The Supplier must be able to provide a service at all School sites covered under this Tender. Partial bids will not be accepted. The Customer has a requirement for Cleaning Services at the following location(s): Parkside Community College, Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH. Approx 5271m2 GIFA Secondary School. Coleridge Community College, Radegund Road, Cambridge, CB1 3RJ. Approx 7877m2 GIFA Secondary School. Trumpington Community College, Lime Avenue, Cambridge, CB2 9FD. Approx 7194m2 GIFA Secondary School. Additional Requirement: A dedicated daytime cleaner is required from 10:00am to 2:00pm to maintain cleanliness in break/lunch areas and toilets. The Galfrid Primary School, Galfrid Road, Cambridge, CB5 8ND. Approx 4139m2 GIFA Primary School. Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology (CAST), Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0SZ. Approx 5134m2 GIFA Secondary School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement was to award a single contract to a supplier who could clean all 5 sites within the United Learning Cambridge Cluster.

Options: The initial contract was for 36 months (3 years) and we had options to extend by a further 12 months and another 12 months. Total contract terms was 60 months with all extensions used.

Procurement Information

This is an award notice following a further competition under an established DPS. This opportunity is now closed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030970-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

34926000 - Car park control equipment

35125300 - Security cameras

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

79715000 - Patrol services

79992000 - Reception services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services

90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

98351000 - Car park management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,748,750 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LEARNING CAMBRIDGE CLUSTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB1 1EH
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RCCN

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