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Tapestry Learning Partnership - Cleaning Services Tender

Tapestry Learning Partnership

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10 Aug 2026 at 12:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tapestry Learning Partnership is seeking a provider for full daily cleaning in its schools during term time, together with periodic cleaning outside term time. The requirement is for school cleaning services across the East Midlands, covering the partnership’s network of schools. The procurement is managed for Tapestry Learning Partnership by Invictus Partnership Limited, a procurement consultancy. The service is classified as school cleaning services (CPV 90919300). The successful supplier will take responsibility for maintaining clean school premises as an ongoing operational service, including planned cleaning activity outside normal term dates. This is a single service requirement rather than separate lots, and the opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open, competitive flexible procedure. It is a multi-stage process, with a supplier questionnaire and shortlisting followed by an invitation to tender, further shortlisting and presentations for the highest-scoring bidders. Expressions of interest and enquiries were due by 11 September 2026 at 12:00 noon. The contract is valued at £3,677,760 gross, in GBP. It is planned to run from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030, with an option for one extension of up to two years, to a maximum date of 31 July 2032. Award decisions are due by 15 March 2027 at 23:59. Evaluation is weighted 85% operational quality and 15% financial response.

This opportunity suits commercial cleaning companies able to deliver reliable daily services across a network of schools, with the staffing, supervision and operational systems needed for consistent performance during term time and periodic work outside term time. Suppliers should be prepared to take on existing cleaning staff under TUPE regulations. Some transferring employees may belong to the Local Government Pension Scheme, so the successful provider may need to arrange admitted-body status with the relevant pension fund. The requirement is suitable for SMEs, but bidders will need sufficient workforce capacity, mobilisation planning and experience to manage multiple school sites. The multi-stage process also favours suppliers able to present a strong operational response and demonstrate how they will deliver the service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tapestry Learning Partnership - Cleaning Services Tender

Notice Description

Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two successful multi-academy trusts, Tapestry brings together a wealth of expertise, resources, and a shared commitment to excellence. This new partnership creates a strong network of schools dedicated to delivering outstanding education and enriching opportunities for every student. Tapestry Learning Partnership are seeking Cleaning services providers to Tender for the provision of a full daily Cleaning service within their Schools, during term time, and periodic Cleaning services outside of term time. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2027. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing Cleaning Staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-School-cleaning-services./WH2QMXM8Q4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/WH2QMXM8Q4

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e016
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075711-2026
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
£3,677,760 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,677,760 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2027 - 31 Jul 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
Tapestry Learning Partnership
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 7AR
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Berridge
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

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