This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2026 at 12:56

Tender

18 May 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST, a public authority within the sub-central government, recently completed the "Chorus Education Cleaning Framework" procurement process. This framework aims to deliver school cleaning services primarily in Sheffield (UKE32) and Lincolnshire (UKF1) regions in the UK. The procurement process was conducted through an open, competitive flexible procedure that concluded with the award of a service contract. The contract, valued at £2,760,000 gross, will span from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030. The procurement, which reached the award stage by 30th July 2026, involved 19 bids, of which six SMEs will provide services based on this framework agreement.

This tender opens avenues for SMEs specialising in cleaning services to engage in a long-term, substantial contract with a trusted public authority. With the procurement process allowing SMEs to participate fairly through an open competition and a preference for quality and competitive pricing in the evaluation, businesses offering specialised school cleaning solutions are well-suited to this opportunity. The closed framework structure ensures ongoing business stability until 2030, facilitating growth and expanding service portfolios for the appointed suppliers. Such businesses can substantially leverage their capacity and regional presence in educational institutions within the United Kingdom.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Chorus Education Cleaning Framework

Notice Description

See ITT https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072209-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S9 4LR
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield, TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Darnall
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

CARROLL CLEANING

GROSVENOR CLEANING SERVICES

HEB GROUP

LARK CLEANING SERVICES LTD (T/A BETTERCLEAN SERVICES YORKSHIRE

ORIAN SOLUTIONS

VERTAS GROUP

Further Information

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