Severn Academies Educational Trust ~ Cleaning Tender

SEVERN ACADEMIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Severn Academies Educational Trust has initiated an open tender process for the provision of cleaning services across its eight schools, covering a geographic footprint within a 10-mile radius of Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Valued at approximately £3,360,000 over an initial term of three years starting 1st November 2026, the contract may be extended for a further three years upon mutual agreement. The tender, currently in the active stage, requires submissions by 24th July 2026. Operating under the UK Public Contracts Regulations, this procurement falls under the services category, specifically within school cleaning services, identified by code CPV 90919300.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in cleaning services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale cleaning contracts across multiple sites. Given the focus on quality and price weightings at 70% and 30% respectively, companies with a track record of delivering high-quality cleaning services will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the tender is open to SMEs, offering a pathway for regional and smaller firms to secure a substantial, long-term contract within the educational sector. The competitive flexible procedure employed in this procurement process allows for a dynamic approach to meeting the trust's operational requirements, fostering growth and sustained business development opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Severn Academies Educational Trust ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services across all eight of the (SAET) Severn Academies Educational Trust The annual contract value is approximately PS560,000 and the initial contract term will be three years, commencing 1 November 2026 and concluding 31 October 2029. The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis, offering a fixed annual subsidy. There will be an option to extend for a further term of three years by mutual agreement. The combined pupil population is approximately 3,664, with all schools located within a 10-mile radius of Kidderminster, providing a compact and operationally efficient geographical footprint. Severn Academies Educational Trust (SAET), is a sponsoring multi academy trust based in the Wyre Forest region of Worcestershire. The trust was formed in 2016 and currently consists of two high schools and six primary schools. The trust provides high quality educational experiences and care for just over 3,000 pupils aged 2-18. The schools maintain their own identity and are led by highly effective Headteachers who are supported by their local governing bodies. SAET schools work closely together to share resources, people and innovative practice. Being part of SAET provides a strong and supportive base from which schools can provide children and young people with high quality teaching, and the skills and opportunities they need to be the best they can be. Their most important resource is our talented and dedicated staff. They strive to be an employer of choice, and investing in our staff continues to be key to pupils achieving to the very best of their ability. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Stourport-on-Severn:-School-cleaning-services./NK324H97ZK To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/NK324H97ZK

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+3 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b775
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057308-2026
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
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
£3,360,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,360,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 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
SEVERN ACADEMIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN
Postcode
DY13 8AX
Post Town
Dudley
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
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire

Local Authority
Wyre Forest
Electoral Ward
Mitton
Westminster Constituency
Wyre Forest

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