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PP-10197 Ascendancy Partnership Trust Cleaning

ASCENDANCY PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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08 Jul 2026 at 13:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a specialist Multi-Academy Trust located in Maidenhead, has initiated a tender for cleaning services specifically tailored to their schools, Addington and Brookfields, which accommodate children with special educational needs. This contract involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control, crucial for the safety and support of both staff and pupils. The tender process is at the "Invitation to Participate" stage, as of 8th July 2026, with an expression of interest deadline set for 6th August 2026. The service will be executed over an initial three-year period starting from 13th February 2027, with potential extensions up to 12th February 2032. The procurement method employed is a competitive flexible procedure, requiring potential suppliers to engage in a two-stage evaluation to ensure compliance and suitability.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses experienced in providing tailored cleaning services to educational institutions, particularly those with expertise in environments catering to special educational needs. Companies proficient in delivering flexible and responsive cleaning solutions, along with strong communication skills and an understanding of educational settings' unique requirements, would be well-suited to bid. The contract is valued at £1,230,000, providing a significant financial incentive for businesses in the school cleaning services sector. The potential for renewing the contract after the initial period could also enhance long-term business growth and stability for the successful contractor.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PP-10197 Ascendancy Partnership Trust Cleaning

Notice Description

Ascendancy Partnership Trust (APT) is a specialist Multi-Academy Trust serving children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across Berkshire. Included in the tender is the requirement for Cleaning Services for Addington and Brookfields schools. The schools within Ascendancy Partnership Trust provide education and support for pupils with a broad range of special educational needs. As a result, the Trust requires a cleaning service that is highly responsive, flexible and sensitive to the needs of pupils, staff and visitors. The successful contractor will be expected to maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control across all areas of the schools, whilst ensuring that cleaning activities are carried out safely, discreetly and with minimal disruption to teaching and learning. Particular emphasis will be placed on safeguarding, the appropriate use of cleaning products, enhanced cleaning of welfare and hygiene facilities, effective communication with school leadership teams, and the ability to respond promptly to incidents, spillages and changing operational requirements. The Trust is seeking a contractor that can demonstrate experience of working within educational environments and an understanding of the additional considerations associated with specialist school settings. Staff on Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) are present in the TUPE. Further information on the Client's requirements can be found at Attachment 1a Specification, Attachment 1b Cleaning Schedules and Attachment 1c Client Data. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c677
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064244-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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
£1,230,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,230,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2027 - 12 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASCENDANCY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 3EQ
Postcode Area
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
Cox Green
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Further Information

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