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EPT-63704 South Yorkshire Cluster - United Learning Trust Lot 2 - Cleaning and Caretaking Case 4881

UNITED LEARNING TRUST

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08 May 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The United Learning Trust, a public body focused on education, has completed the procurement process for cleaning and caretaking services for its South Yorkshire Cluster, which includes three schools: High Hazels Academy School, Bank End Primary Academy, and Hunningley Primary Academy. This tender, titled "EPT-63704 South Yorkshire Cluster - United Learning Trust Lot 2 - Cleaning and Caretaking Case 4881," falls under the industry category of school cleaning services and is located in South Yorkshire. The procurement, conducted through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, reached the award stage as of 8 May 2026, with the contract actively commencing on 1 April 2026 and running until 31 March 2029, with potential extensions. HEB Group was awarded the contract valued at £1,432,230 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the cleaning services industry, particularly those experienced in educational environments. The award was determined based on criteria prioritising quality (60%) and price (40%), offering a lucrative long-term engagement with the possibility of extending the contract further. Large-scale suppliers with a focus on quality service delivery, like HEB Group, are well-suited for such contracts, but smaller firms can also aim to compete by highlighting specialised capabilities or cost advantages in similar future opportunities. The potential to review and renew the contract also presents continuous growth opportunities for businesses engaged in this sector.

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Notice Title

EPT-63704 South Yorkshire Cluster - United Learning Trust Lot 2 - Cleaning and Caretaking Case 4881

Notice Description

This procurement is for Cleaning and Caretaking Services to be provided to The Customer which is based in South Yorkshire and made up of 3 school - High Hazels Academy School, Bank End Primary Academy and Hunningley Primary Academy. The Call-Off Contract will cover the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 with the option to extend for two further 1 year periods (extensions are subject to an annual review, incorporating KPI performance.)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cleaning and caretaking services within 3 schools. Contract is for 3 years with two optional one year extensions.

Options: Contract is for 3 years with two optional one year extensions.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069506
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042664-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

98341140 - Caretaker services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,432,230 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months 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 TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE3 6SB
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
West
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEB GROUP

Further Information

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