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title: "Charles Darwin School - Cleaning Tender"
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buyer: "CHARLES DARWIN SCHOOL - CLEANING TENDER"
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# Charles Darwin School - Cleaning Tender

Buyer: CHARLES DARWIN SCHOOL - CLEANING TENDER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ae99216-810c-4c02-8014-ee413a756579

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Charles Darwin School, located in Kent, has culminated with an award for its cleaning services contract. This tender, classified under the industry category of school cleaning services, falls within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and it has reached the Award stage with the contract awarded on 24th February 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st August 2029. The total contract value amounts to £1,389,407.60.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in cleaning services, particularly those suited for large-scale school environments. Businesses that can offer high-quality and reliable cleaning services will find this contract beneficial for growth, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) due to their suitability for this procurement. The awarded firm, Pendergate Ltd t/a Kindred, exemplifies the type of organisation that can successfully provide the necessary services for the duration of the contract, enhancing their portfolio and gaining substantial business growth in the education sector.

## Notice

The supplier is to provide excellent cleaning services for Charles Darwin School in Kent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f635820b-70b3-4d4f-9849-62567dda12b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,389,407 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,389,407 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHARLES DARWIN SCHOOL - CLEANING TENDER |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN16 3AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley |
| Local authority | Bromley |
| Electoral ward | Darwin |
| Westminster constituency | Orpington |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENDERGATE LTD T/A KINDRED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90919300 - School cleaning services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f635820b-70b3-4d4f-9849-62567dda12b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f635820b-70b3-4d4f-9849-62567dda12b9
  6th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=974967909
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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