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03 Aug 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

Paradigm Trust, a public authority under sub-central government based in London, is seeking contract cleaners for educational institutions. The tender, titled "Cleaning Services for Paradigm Trust," covers two lots: Lot 1 in Ipswich and Lot 2 in Tower Hamlets, London, with an estimated total value of £4,200,000. The procurement process, under a selective competitive flexible procedure, is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for the expression of interest is 28th August 2026, and the award period concludes on 11th January 2027. This initiative falls under the services category focusing on school cleaning services and has key procurement stages, including selection, invitation to tender, and presentations.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cleaning services, particularly those comfortable with working in educational settings. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria. The contract offers potential for extensions and the inclusion of additional schools, providing substantial long-term engagement prospects. With quality and price being weighted 60% and 40% respectively in the award criteria, businesses with high standards in quality assurance and competitive pricing are poised to compete effectively. The detailed procurement process ensures that only well-qualified suppliers advance, presenting a prestigious opportunity to secure a notable contract with a major UK educational trust.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Services for Paradigm Trust

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking to appoint contract cleaners to provide cleaning services across the Trust. The tender will be presented in two lots with Lot 1 in schools based around Ipswich and Lot 2 in schools based around Tower Hamlets in London. Bidders will be invited to submit offers for each Lot and the Trust may award both Lots to one supplier.

Lot Information

Ipswich Schools

4 schools in the Ipswich area,made up of 1 secondary school, 2 primary schools and 1 SEND school. A new primary school is being built in the area and will join this lot in due course.

Options: If other schools join the Trust, their cleaning services may be added to these contracts when any previous agreement ends.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods will be available if agreed in writing and signed by all parties

Tower Hamlet Schools

3 Large Primary Schools in Tower Hamlets

Options: If other schools join the Trust, their cleaning services may be added to these contracts when any previous agreement ends.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods will be available if agreed in writing and signed by all parties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073061-2026
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
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
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 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
PARADIGM TRUST
Additional Buyers

ACE ADVICE LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 0PT
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLI42 Tower Hamlets

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton West
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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