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Invitation to Tender for the Management of Cleaning Services at Greenhead College

GREENHEAD COLLEGE

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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 11:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Greenhead College, situated in Huddersfield, is inviting tenders for the management of their cleaning services, with the procurement process currently in the planning stage. Classified under school cleaning services, this tender falls within the services industry category, and the process employs an open procedure. The contracting process aims to identify a partner who can ensure high-quality cleaning services that align with the college's standards and expectations. The future notice date for this procurement is set for 2nd November 2026, and the contract is planned to commence on 1st April 2027, lasting until 1st April 2030, with a potential extension to 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with experience in educational environments. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer not only reliable service delivery but also flexibility and the ability to adapt to special events and evolving college needs. The prospective contractor should demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high standards, effective communication, and the capacity to deliver value for money while accommodating the unique demands of a school setting. Participation in this tender could position businesses as preferred partners for future projects within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Management of Cleaning Services at Greenhead College

Notice Description

Greenhead College have decided to tender their cleaning services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. Aims of the Service and Tender The key aims of the tender are to: - Provide a high standard of cleaning - Deliver the cleaning services with consistency - good quality assurance systems in place - Good communication at local and operations manager level with the College - two-way communication - Daily interaction with the College representative - Develop an effective method of handing over any special needs and comments on a daily basis - A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all College activities. - Cleaners to work the hours that best suit the needs of the College and maximise the work completed - A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing. Training and development of the teams at the College This does not imply that this is not happening now - these are the aims of the contract. The College works to provide the students with the very best experiences they can. The quality of the environment in which they all work together is very important to us. The cleanliness and good order of the classrooms, corridors and other areas of the College impacts upon the teaching and learning that goes within the College. The College expectations are high, and they are looking for a cleaning contractor who has the same aims and aspirations as we do. They do seek value for money but that does not mean they will choose the cheapest quote possible. They are seeking a partner who will be willing to undertake extra work and be flexible in approach when dealing with certain key events in our year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074652-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREENHEAD COLLEGE
Additional Buyers

RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES 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
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 4ES
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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