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Tender for the Provision of Cleaning Services at St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust

ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 14:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST in Croydon is initiating a procurement process for the provision of cleaning services across several of its schools, as described in their planned procurement notice dated 10th August 2026. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 14th August 2026. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting school cleaning, with a contract period commencing on 1st January 2027 and ending on 31st December 2029. The process will involve a framework agreement, and the contracting authority aims to find a partner that aligns with their high standards for cleanliness and flexibility in handling school events. The trust is specifically interested in engaging with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses capable of delivering high-standard cleaning services within educational environments. Companies that can demonstrate consistency, quality assurance, and strong communication skills are well-suited to compete. As the trust seeks not only quality but also seeks a partner willing to undertake additional work and demonstrate flexibility, businesses that can showcase these capabilities are encouraged to participate. The nature of the contract, which includes a three-year duration with potential extensions, offers a stable, long-term engagement inviting SMEs to explore growth in the educational sector through this public procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Cleaning Services at St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust

Notice Description

This Tender is for the provision of services at the following schools: St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. 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 school's - two-way communication *Daily interaction with the School Business Manager *Develop an effective method of handing over any special needs and comments on a daily basis. *Cleaners to work the hours that best suit the needs of the site and maximise the work completed. *Training and development of the teams The Trust 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. The cleanliness and good order of the classrooms, corridors and other areas of the school's impacts upon the teaching and learning. The Trust's expectations are high, and they are looking for a cleaning Contractor who has the same aims and aspirations. The Trust does 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 throughout the school year. The contract will be awarded for a three-year duration with the option of two additional, one-year extensions. The financial structure of the contract is designed to reflect the schools' aims to reward the Contractor in a fair manner and based upon contract delivery and to have an open-book agreement that is easily auditable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e063
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075833-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 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
ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR9 5AS
Post Town
Croydon
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
TLI61 Bromley
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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