---
title: "EPT-44847 - Portland Academy Lot 2 - Cleaning and Caretaking - Case003089"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cc75"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cc75"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cc75.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cc75.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASCENT ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2024-12-23"
---

# EPT-44847 - Portland Academy Lot 2 - Cleaning and Caretaking - Case003089

Buyer: ASCENT ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cc75

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cc75)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cc75.json)

## Summary

The recent procurement process by Ascent Academies Trust, identified by the title "EPT-44847 - Portland Academy Lot 2 - Cleaning and Caretaking - Case003089," was focused on acquiring cleaning services for Portland Academy, located in Sunderland. The procurement, classified under "Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services" (CPV: 90000000), was conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. Key dates highlighted include the contract being signed on 23rd October 2024. The procurement stage is complete, and it was directed by Ascent Academies Trust, which is responsible for managing the process and engaging the contractor, Maxim Facilities Management Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in catering to special educational needs institutions requiring high cleaning standards. Companies specialising in comprehensive cleaning services with the capacity to handle diverse and ad-hoc requirements are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The contract, valued at £440,258, underscores the importance of maintaining high quality standards and providing reliable service, thus offering a valuable opportunity for business growth and stability within the North East education sector. SMEs also stand to benefit, as a considerable number of bids received were from smaller enterprises.

## Notice

DFE are conducting this Further Competition on behalf Portland Academy ("The Customer"). For the purpose of this contract the Contracting Authority is Ascent Academies Trust This procurement is for Cleaning Services to be provided to Portland Academy which is based in Sunderland. This procurement is for this school only. The school has a capacity of 180 pupils with and are range from 11 years to 19 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ascent Academies' Trust is a successful, growing special educational needs Multi Academy Trust operating in the North East. The Ascent Academies' Trust wish to engage an experienced cleaning services provider for its Portland Academy site. The pupils attending the Academy have special educational needs and are vulnerable. Due to the nature of some of their medical needs and disabilities the cleaning standards at the Academy need to be maintained to a very high standard. Some areas of the Academy may need some additional adhoc cleaning at times. For the purpose of this contract the Contracting Authority is Ascent Academies Trust

Options: 2 x 12 months

### Procurement Information

Call off contract from an established DPS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041333-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £440,258 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASCENT ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 2NQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Doxford |
| Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAXIM FACILITIES MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041333-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ascenttrust.org/
- https://www.judiciary.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cc75. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cc75.json.