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The Dean Trust Tender for Cleaning Services

The Dean Trust

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21 Oct 2026 at 13:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dean Trust is seeking a contractor to clean 11 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Knowsley and Wigan. The requirement covers regular, routine cleaning during term time and more specific periodic cleaning outside term-time. The buyer is a multi-academy trust comprising schools across four local authorities. This is a school cleaning services contract (CPV 90919300), with delivery at the Trust’s schools in those areas.

The buyer invited offers through a competitive flexible procedure, with an initial selection stage followed by invitations to shortlisted suppliers to tender. The PSQ return deadline was 4 December 2026 at 10:00; tender clarification questions were due by 23 November 2026 at 12:00. Site visits were scheduled for 12–14 January 2027, with tender submissions due 19 February 2027. The contract is for three years from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2030, with two possible 12-month extensions, up to 31 August 2032. The estimated value is £4,648,437 excluding VAT (£5,578,124.40 including VAT). Price accounts for 35% of evaluation; staffing analysis and service delivery each 20%, customer care and the clarification meeting each 10%, and added value 5%.

The opportunity suits cleaning contractors able to deliver routine school cleaning alongside periodic work outside term-time across a portfolio of 11 schools in four local authority areas. Bidders should be able to plan and resource staffing across multiple sites and demonstrate a credible approach to service delivery and customer care, as these account for substantial parts of the evaluation alongside price. The required site visits span several days, so suppliers need to accommodate attendance and provide attendee details in advance. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable. The possible extensions make continuity of service and the capacity to maintain consistent standards across a multi-school contract commercially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Dean Trust Tender for Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The Dean Trust is a multi-academy trust established in 2012 and comprises schools located across, Manchester, Trafford, Knowsley and Wigan; across four local authorities. The Trust are seeking a contractor to provide cleaning of a regular and routine nature, together with more specific periodical cleaning outside of the term-time operation across 11 of its schools. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st September 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078ccf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099465-2026
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, VCSE
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
£4,648,437 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,648,437 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 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
The Dean Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 5BP
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Manor
Westminster Constituency
Altrincham and Sale West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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