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Weydon Multi Academy Trust ~ Cleaning tender

WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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15 Apr 2026 at 07:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Weydon Multi Academy Trust (WMAT), located in Farnham, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for a cleaning contract across its 18 schools and colleges. The process has entered the tender stage as of April 2026, with a tender deadline set for 24th July 2026. This procurement, falling under the category of school cleaning services, aims to support WMAT’s vision of providing exceptional learning environments. The contract will start on 1st November 2026, extending initially for 3 years with two possible renewals, offering flexibility and longevity. The Trust seeks a contractor capable of both technical and cost-efficient operations, covering scheduled cleaning during school sessions and periodic deep cleans under a Guaranteed Performance Contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the cleaning industry looking to establish or expand their services in education facilities. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement method embraces a competitive flexible procedure, focusing 70% on quality and 30% on price. Successful companies can leverage this contract to build long-term partnerships focused on innovative and sustainable cleaning solutions, contributing to the enhancement of school environments. The expansive nature of the Trust and the contract duration offer substantial potential for growth and development, positioning qualified firms to become key contributors to the educational community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weydon Multi Academy Trust ~ Cleaning tender

Notice Description

WMAT is a multi-academy trust currently comprising 18 schools/college in the Surrey and North Hampshire area. The Trust was formed in 2017 and currently includes a Sixth Form college, 7 secondary schools, 5 special needs schools and 5 primary schools. The Trust has recently expanded following the merger with The Prospect Trust on 1st April 2026. It is our intention that as existing contracts come to an end, any new schools will join one of the two Trust contract with an aligned contract end date. A key element of WMAT's vision for our schools, is the provision of exceptional learning environments. Creating inspiring classrooms in which to learn, teach and spaces for students / children and staff to work and relax sits as one of our core values. We describe this as our drive to create and maintain 'exceptional learning environments'. Our cleaning partner will be a key driver in the maintenance of exceptional environments; both from an aesthetic and environmental sustainability perspective. We are looking to build a relationship which further enhances our school environments, utilising technology and resource efficiencies to create financial efficiencies and sparkly clean schools. Importantly, we value developing 'partnerships' with specialist providers across a range of specialities. Working together we will develop KPIs to sit alongside regular qualitative feedback from our Business / Operations / Premises leads; 'Stronger Together'. Our cleaning partner will mirror our passion to be innovative and to initiate different ways of doing things - we are open to suggestions from the successful contractor to review our current services / ways of working and make recommendations for improvement. 'Restlessness in the pursuit of better'. The successful contractor will also develop excellent relationships formally and informally with key colleagues including Business / Operations Leads, Estates Managers and Headteachers / Principals. The contract offered includes all cleaning services whilst schools are in session, and periodic / deep cleans. The contract is being tendered on a 3 + 1 + 1 year basis and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful contractor offering the Trust a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of cleaning services. The main contract start date will be 1.11.26, with any additional schools joining as their contracts end. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Farnham:-School-cleaning-services./3K5NE458PY To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/3K5NE458PY

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+1+1 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068271
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033982-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,908,660 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,908,660 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FARNHAM
Postcode
GU9 8UG
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Waverley
Electoral Ward
Farnham Rowledge
Westminster Constituency
Farnham and Bordon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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