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title: "Community Schools Trust Cleaning Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05161a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST"
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# Community Schools Trust Cleaning Tender

Buyer: COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05161a

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## Summary

The Community Schools Trust is currently finalising its cleaning services tender aimed at engaging a professional contractor experienced in TUPE transfers and LGPS pensions. This tender involves six secondary educational institutions located in London and Norwich, supporting around 5,750 students and encompassing approximately 730 staff members. The procurement follows a two-stage 'Competitive Flexible' procedure, with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT), under the Light Touch Regime. Contracts are set to commence on 1st November 2025 for UTC Norfolk and 1st April 2026 for the remaining schools, with a potential duration of up to five years. The awarding organisation, Community Schools Trust, is focused on delivering high cleaning standards through proactive management, and values the potential contract at approximately £7.5 million over its full term.

This cleaning services tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in contract cleaning services, particularly those with experience in managing TUPE transfers and achieving LGPS pension statuses. Companies versed in school cleaning services can benefit from an estimated £7.5 million turnover over the contract period, which extends up to five years. The Trust aims for consistent service quality and management, requiring regular reviews to ensure standards and relationships are upheld, making it ideal for firms with proven expertise in collaborative partnerships and service excellence. Businesses that can successfully navigate the tender's competitive flexible procedure will find a lucrative opportunity to enhance their portfolio in the educational sector, strategically aligning with a reputable trust like Community Schools Trust.

## Notice

The Community Schools Trust is a highly successful multi-school trust, currently operating six secondary schools - five located in London and one Universal Technical College (UTC) in Norwich. The Trust supports some 5,750 students and is committed to delivering high standards of education and operational excellence. The Schools are supported by a team of approximately 730 teaching and support staff. The current cleaning services across the Trust's schools is delivered through a combination of models, several sites are managed by Birkin, one by Hackney Council and one is managed in-house. The Trust is tendering its cleaning services with the aim to appoint a professional cleaning contractor with proven experience in first- and second-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 November 2025 for UTC Norfolk and 1st April 2026 for the remaining five schools within the Trust. The contract initially spans 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 PS7.5 million. 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 LOT-0001

Renewal: The contract initially spans 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031193-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,499,999 |
| Lots value | £7,499,999 |
| Awards value | £3,617,127 |
| Contracts value | £3,617,127 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | COHESION CONSULTING LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E7 9BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tunbridge Wells |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells |
| Delivery location | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIRKIN CLEANING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90919300 - School cleaning services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2026 at 10:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031193-2026
- 25 Sep 2025 at 13:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059752-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 14:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022325-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031193-2026
  3rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059752-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022325-2025
  16th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birkingroup.co.uk
- http://www.cohesionconsulting.co.uk
- http://www.communityschoolstrust.org
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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