This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 10:34

Tender

04 Apr 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

Morpeth School, located in London, alongside Old Palace Primary School and Cubitt Town Primary School, has concluded the procurement process for cleaning services across their sites within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The process adopted a two-stage 'Competitive Flexible' approach, involving an initial Questionnaire (PSQ) stage, followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. The final awarding of the contract is pending as of 21st July 2026, with a contract commencement date on 1st August 2026. The contract will initially cover three years with a possibility of a two-year extension. This tender focuses on achieving high standards of cleaning service across educational facilities with significant attention to cost-effectiveness and service delivery efficiency.

This tender serves as a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, especially those capable of managing large-scale contracts across multiple sites. The collaborative effort between multiple schools aims to leverage economies of scale, providing added opportunities for service providers to enhance operational reach and optimise service delivery processes. Companies that can demonstrate superior cleaning standards while maintaining flexible and scalable operations are particularly well-suited for this contract. Large service providers like Atlas FM, already identified as potential suppliers, emphasise the need for a robust operational framework and the capability to manage significant turnover, reported approximately at £1.7 million over the contract's duration.

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Notice Title

Three Tower Hamlets Schools Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

Morpeth School, together with Old Palace Primary School and Cubitt Town Primary School, all within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is undertaking a joint procurement exercise for the provision of cleaning services across all three sites. This collaborative approach has been adopted to achieve consistency of service, economies of scale and operational efficiencies, while recognising the individual needs and identities of each school. Morpeth School is a large, mixed secondary school and sixth form serving a diverse pupil population aged 11-18. Old Palace Primary School, a two-form entry primary school, and Cubitt Town Primary School both provide inclusive, nurturing environments for pupils age 4-11, with a strong focus on wellbeing, achievement and high standards of education. The contract will be tendered as a single procurement exercise, however the Schools expressly reserve the right to award the contract either as a single combined contract across all sites, or as separate individual contracts for each school, based on what is deemed to provide the most advantageous outcome for each school. Bidders are therefore required to submit proposals that clearly demonstrate their ability to delivery both a combined and where requested an individual model. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026, initially spanning three years with an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years, (3+1+1) beyond this date by mutual agreement. Any contract extension will be subject to the Schools' satisfaction and agreement on budgets and service levels. Some of the cleaning staff have LGPS pension schemes and either having ABS in a London Borough, or the ability to achieve ABS status, will be essential for bidders. The estimated combined turnover for the three-year duration is approximately PS1.7 million. The contract is focused on consistently high levels of cleaning service and pro-active management. Regular termly and annual reviews throughout the contract duration are mandatory, and a break clause should be included to support both parties in case the relationship does not thrive. The School expects high standards of support and a strong working relationship with the selected bidder. The procurement process follows a two stage 'Competitive Flexible' approach, beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage after shortlisting. The Schools reserve the right not to award the contract, including the option to pursue alternative delivery models, or to award on a site-by-site basis, should submissions fail to meet the required standard.

Lot Information

Morpeth School

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 1 x 2 years or 2 x 1 years based on client satisfaction and mutual agreement.

Cubitt Town Primary School

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 1 x 2 years or 2 x 1 years based on client satisfaction and mutual agreement.

Old Palace Primary School

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 1 x 2 years or 2 x 1 years based on client satisfaction and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068628-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,711,784 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORPETH SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

COHESION CONSULTING LIMITED

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E2 0PX
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ATLAS FM

JUNIPER PURSUITS

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