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St Catherine's CofE Primary School ~ Cleaning Tender

St Catherine’s CofE Primary School

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01 Oct 2026 at 14:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Catherine’s CofE Primary School is seeking a supplier to provide cleaning services at its primary school in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. The work covers the school’s cleaning service, currently delivered by six evening cleaners, with standard cleaning during the school year and periodic cleaning across the year; there is no daytime cleaning provision in the current arrangement. The school serves children aged 4 to 11 and has around 414 pupils, with capacity for 420, as well as teaching and support staff. The school describes its focus as supporting children’s academic, social and emotional development, and values positive relationships across its community. This is a school-cleaning services requirement for a single site.

The buyer invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. The tender and enquiry deadline was 30 October 2026 at 12:00. The stated award decision date was 14 December 2026. The tender description gives an initial three-year term from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with an extension of up to three years by mutual agreement. The lot data instead gives a contract period from 1 February 2027 to 31 December 2030, extendable to 31 December 2033; these published contract dates differ. The stated annual contract value is approximately £78,000, and the estimated total value is £468,000 gross. Quality accounts for 70% of evaluation and price for 30%.

The requirement is aimed at suppliers with a proven record of delivering cleaning services in the primary school sector. A strong operational presence in the West Midlands is preferred, so suppliers able to provide responsive contract support, maintain operational resilience and offer flexibility are particularly well placed. The service is paid at a fixed annual contract price on a guaranteed-performance basis. The supplier must deliver the hours budgeted in the contract: monthly reconciliation compares hours worked with those budgeted, and any shortfall requires a credit to the school. This calls for dependable staffing and service management, accurate recording of hours and the ability to address any delivery gaps. The school’s emphasis on relationships and children’s development makes experience working in a school environment directly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Catherine's CofE Primary School ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for St Catherine's CofE Primary School. The annual contract value is approximately PS78,000. The initial contract term will be three years, commencing on 1 December 2026 and concluding on 30 November 2029. The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis, with the successful Supplier providing a fixed annual contract price. There will be an option to extend the contract for a further period of up to three years by mutual agreement. St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is located in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. It is a Church of England voluntary controlled primary school for pupils aged 4-11, with approximately 414 pupils currently on roll, a capacity of 420 pupils, and is supported by a dedicated team of teaching and support staff. St. Catherine's is truly a special school. They nurture every aspect of child development, promoting high academic standards while fostering social and emotional skills--truly embodying their commitment as a 'Heartsmart' school. Strong relationships are vital for their success, and they pride themselves on the positive connections they build within they school community. The existing structure comprises all six cleaners working in the evening with cleaning completed 15.15pm - 18.30pm. The current service operates for 39 weeks of standard cleaning per annum, supplemented by 51 hours of periodic cleaning spread across the year. There is currently no daytime cleaning provision. Whilst the monthly contract payment will represent one-twelfth of the annual contract value, a monthly reconciliation process will be undertaken to verify actual hours worked against those budgeted within the contract. Where actual hours delivered are lower than those budgeted, the Supplier will be required to provide a credit to the school. This credit will be calculated by dividing the annual contract value by the annual contracted hours to establish a contractual hourly rate, which will then be multiplied by the shortfall in hours delivered. The school is seeking a suitably experienced Supplier with a proven track record of delivering cleaning services within the primary school sector. Preference will be given to Suppliers with a strong operational presence within the West Midlands, enabling the provision of responsive contract support, operational resilience and service flexibility throughout the contract term. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Kidderminster:-School-cleaning-services./A5RSM6MRSR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/A5RSM6MRSR

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+3 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077eb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092880-2026
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
£468,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£468,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Dec 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
St Catherine’s CofE Primary School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDDERMINSTER
Postcode
DY11 5HP
Postcode Area
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Local Authority
Wyre Forest
Electoral Ward
Franche & Habberley North
Westminster Constituency
Wyre Forest

Further Information

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