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28 Jul 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Synergy Education Trust Limited, a multi-academy trust based in Blackpool, has completed the procurement process for cleaning services across its six schools. The process falls under the CPV code 90000000, encompassing sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The procurement was carried out under a direct award procedure without prior publication. The tender process is tagged under "award" and "contract" stages, with the contract officially signed on 2nd June 2026. The successful bid was awarded to 5A.M. Contract Cleaners Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise located in Fleetwood, UKD42 region. The contract holds a value of £2,193,764.16, with the potential for a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in cleaning, facilities management, and environmental services. The procurement was competitive, attracting four bids, three from SMEs, indicating a favourable environment for small and medium-sized businesses to compete. Given the scale and scope of services required across multiple educational facilities, companies with experience in managing contracts for large sites or multiple locations would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future. The procurement also highlights the importance of quality in the award criteria, inviting businesses that can deliver high standards alongside competitive pricing.

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Notice Title

Synergy Education Trust Limited - Cleaning Services - Case 006302

Notice Description

This contract is for Cleaning Services to be provided to Synergy Education Trust . Synergy Education Trust (the "Customer") is a multi academy trust which is based in Blackpool and made up of 6 schools covering primary and secondary ages. The trust is governed by an overall Trust Board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for Cleaning Services to be provided to Synergy Education Trust . Service to be delivered across all 6 schools the are currently a part of the trust.

Options: Option to extend for a further [2] x 12 months

Procurement Information

This is an award notice following a further competition under an established DPS. This opportunity is now closed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d59a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071355-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,193,764 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SYNERGY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY3 9UT
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Marton
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

5A.M. CONTRACT CLEANERS

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