Tender

The supply of cleaning services to Saffron Academy Trust's Alec Hunter Academy

SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Saffron Academy Trust, located in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom, is initiating a tender process to secure a supplier for cleaning services at the Alec Hunter Academy. Managed by Sitemark Ltd, this public-sector procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting school cleaning services. The competitive flexible procedure offers a transparent and proportionate tender process without pre-market engagement, as the requirements are standard across the facilities management industry. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 10th July 2026. All submissions must be made through the In-Tend portal, and the final contract is anticipated to commence on 2nd November 2026, lasting until 1st November 2029, with an option for renewal.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in facilities management, particularly those with a focus on educational environments. The open procurement method and structured evaluation process allow capable businesses to showcase their competitive edge in pricing and quality services. Entities with the ability to propose strong social value elements in their quality submissions may gain a competitive advantage. The process is designed to invite a range of suppliers, fostering substantial competition. This tender could be ideal for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio within the educational sector in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

The supply of cleaning services to Saffron Academy Trust's Alec Hunter Academy

Notice Description

Sitemark Ltd is managing a compliant public-sector tender process on behalf of Saffron Academy Trust's Alec Hunter Academy (the Contracting Authority) to procure cleaning services. To access the ITT tender documentation and submit your response, you must express interest and opt in.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension for 2 years (one year at a time) at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b228
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054877-2026
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
Not specified
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
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

SITEMARK LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB11 4UH
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Malvern Hills
Electoral Ward
Powick & the Hanleys
Westminster Constituency
West Worcestershire

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