Tender

Respect Provision of Outsourced Cleaning Service

THE RESPECT COLLABORATION TRUST

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Tender

22 May 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Respect Collaboration Trust is initiating an open tender process for a contract titled "Respect Provision of Outsourced Cleaning Service." This opportunity falls under the services category and is designed for the UK regions, specifically operating across an alternative provision estate in Derby (UKF11). The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including the enquiry period closing on 18th June 2026, submission deadline by 25th June 2026, and the award expected by 6th July 2026. The contract, with an estimated value of £500,000, is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and potentially extend until August 2031. PHP Law LLP acts as the procurement consultant for this process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for cleaning service providers, particularly those experienced in non-mainstream education environments. Businesses that can offer responsive, adaptable cleaning services suited to the varying demands of an alternative provision setting are likely to benefit. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate strong financial standing and relevant experience. The open procurement method promotes wide competition, enabling businesses to access and propose robust solutions that could secure sustainable, long-term growth in line with the contract’s renewal options and potential for additional activities or services.

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Notice Title

Respect Provision of Outsourced Cleaning Service

Notice Description

This tender opportunity has been issued by Respect Collaboration Trust (the Trust). The proposed contract will be for the provision of outsourced cleaning services to the Trust. The Specification sets out the Trust-wide requirements for the provision of cleaning services across multiple school sites. The objective is to secure a consistent, compliant, and well-supervised cleaning service that supports safe and effective school operations. The Trust operates across an alternative provision estate rather than a mainstream school setting. Bidders must recognise that site activity, room use, pupil attendance, and daily operational demands may vary across the Trust and may require a more responsive and adaptable cleaning service than would typically apply in a conventional school environment.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: The Contractor shall note the following specific contract options relevant to this procurement: Additional schools being added to the Contract The cleaning operating model or cleaning hours may need to be adjusted to continue to deliver the service. Additional activities or services may be required of the Tenderer which an additional payment will be agreed by the Tenderer and the Trust.

Renewal: The option of two (2) further one (1) year extensions (3 + 1 + 1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048135-2026
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
Open 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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE RESPECT COLLABORATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

PHP LAW LLP

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

Buyer Location

Locality
TOTNES
Postcode
TQ9 5RW
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Alvaston North
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

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