---
title: "LGAT Cleaning Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fdad"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2026-01-22"
---

# LGAT Cleaning Tender

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fdad

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "LGAT Cleaning Tender" was conducted by the Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust, a successful multi-academy trust in the UK, involving nine existing and possibly additional academies in Lincolnshire. The Trust sought a professional cleaning contractor to manage its cleaning services with expertise in TUPE transfers and the ability to obtain Admitted Body Status for LGPS pensions. The contract began on 1st August 2025 and spans three years, with potential extensions for up to two additional years. Managed under a competitive flexible procedure, the £3,000,000 contract aims for high cleaning standards through a two-stage process of a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) under the Light Touch Regime.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses with expertise in educational facility cleaning and experience in initial TUPE transfers. Companies with a solid track record in maintaining high cleanliness standards and proactive management practices would be ideal candidates. Opportunities for additional growth rest in meeting the Trust’s requirements for high-quality service, ensuring customer satisfaction, and complying with safeguarding procedures. A strong supplier, such as a large firm equipped to handle the logistical challenges of multiple site management across the UK, combined with flexibility in adapting to the Trust's evolving requirements, would stand to benefit from this substantial engagement.

## Notice

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is a highly successful multi-academy trust currently operating nine primary and secondary academies. In addition, two new primaries are under construction, with a potential secondary school set to join the Trust. Based in Lincolnshire, the Trust supports some 5,500 students. The academies are supported by a team of 788 teaching and support staff. The current contract is managed in-house, except for Kirton Academy which is provided by an external company. Kidgate Primary Academy is potentially joining the Trust in September and their cleaning is done by an external company. The Trust is tendering its cleaning services with the aim to appoint a professional cleaning contractor with proven experience in first-generation TUPE transfers. The selected contractor must either hold, or have the ability to achieve Admitted Body Status for LGPS pensions. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2025, initially spanning three years with an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years, (3+1+1) beyond this date by mutual agreement. Any contract extension will be subject to the Trust's satisfaction and agreement on budgets and service levels. The estimated turnover for the entire five-year duration is approximately PS3,000,000. The contract is focused on consistently high levels of cleaning service and pro-active management. Regular termly and annual reviews throughout the contract duration are mandatory, and a break clause should be included to support both parties in case the relationship does not thrive. The Trust expects the successful contractor to deliver an excellent level of service, as well as high standards of support and a strong working relationship throughout the year. The procurement process follows a two stage 'Competitive Flexible' approach, beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage after shortlisting. This process is managed under the Light Touch Regime, and the Trust reserves the right to refine the award criteria throughout.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended for 2 x 1 years or 1 x 2 years based on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005719-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | £3,400,000 |
| Contracts value | £3,543,076 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Additional buyers | COHESION CONSULTING LTD |
| Locality | LOUTH |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN11 0HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tunbridge Wells |
| Electoral ward | St James' |
| Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells |
| Delivery location | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENDERGATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90919300 - School cleaning services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 12:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005719-2026
- 10 Jul 2025 at 15:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039073-2025
- 4 Apr 2025 at 16:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013232-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005719-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039073-2025
  10th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013232-2025
  4th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home
  All documents are available on the link above.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cohesionconsulting.co.uk
- http://www.kindredfm.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home
- https://lincolnshiregateway.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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