This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2026 at 15:42

Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process discussed here involves Star Academies based in Blackburn, UK, engaging in the provision of building cleaning services for Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy. This procurement falls under the industry category of Cleaning and Sanitation Services, with a specific focus on building cleaning. The process was conducted using the open procedure, with the tender being fully awarded on the 29th of July, 2026. The total contract value is £245,185.87, with an initial period of 2 years commencing on 1st October 2026, and potential extensions up to a maximum of four years. The procurement stage is complete, and details on participation and award criteria were provided in the tender document.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in cleaning services, particularly those with expertise in large-scale and complex cleaning contracts within the education sector. SMEs like AEFM Limited, the successful supplier, can leverage these opportunities by competing on quality and value, aligning with the buyer's requirements for tailored and collaborative service delivery. Businesses capable of providing flexible and high-standard cleaning solutions, including the management of specific needs as noted by the academy, are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders and enhance their market presence in public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Star Academies - Building Cleaning Services - Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy

Notice Description

The supplier selected will be able to provide building cleaning services (excluding external window cleaning) as detailed in Schedule 1 - Specification, for a maximum of 4 years. Whilst the tender will be used as a basis for future works and pricing, the Trust are looking to engage a supplier who will work collaboratively and tailor their approach, so that they are able to meet the specific needs of the Trust. More detailed specification requirements are outlined in Schedule 1 - Specification. Currently this provision is managed by an outsourced provider. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure. This document describes how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement timetable, participation and award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read this document before preparing their submission. The objective of this tender is to identify the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). The award criteria by which this tender will be evaluated is detailed within The Evaluation Process and Award Criteria in the Tender Document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Consideration will be given to extending the contract for a further possible two 12-month extensions (max 4 years in total), subject to satisfactory performance and the agreement of both parties. Regular reviews of the agreement will take place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071883-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90919000 - Office, school and office equipment cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£245,185 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAR ACADEMIES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 2HT
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn South East
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AEFM

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