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title: "Borden Grammar School - Cleaning Tender"
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# Borden Grammar School - Cleaning Tender

Buyer: BORDEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052434

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## Summary

Borden Grammar School has issued a cleaning services tender, offering a three-year fixed-price contract commencing on 20th October 2025, with potential extension for two additional years to 31st July 2030. Located in Kent, the school seeks to enhance its cleaning services, currently managed in-house, through an open procurement method under a Competitive Flexible procedure. Essential details include a procurement-specific questionnaire and a maximum of ten candidates progressing to an Invitation to Tender based on a quality-focused evaluation (60%) and pricing (40%). Borden Grammar prioritises value over the lowest price and encourages innovative improvement proposals. The expression of interest deadline is set for 20th June 2025, while award decisions are expected by 15th September 2025.

This tender is valuable for cleaning service providers seeking to expand their portfolio with a substantial contract, valued at over £603,500. Suitable contenders should demonstrate robust financial health, with a minimum annual turnover of £500,000 and possess necessary liability insurances. Small and medium enterprises, as well as third sector organisations, are encouraged to apply, provided they can manage a smooth TUPE transfer process and deliver high-quality cleaning services. Professionals capable of fostering a productive and supportive team environment for the current cleaning staff are particularly suitable for this opportunity, offering a chance to partner with an educational institution that values quality and innovation in service delivery.

## Notice

We are a small and personal community school with approximately 970 students. We are committed to supporting and inspiring our young people to achieve their potential in a modern world. This means creating successful young people who understand that their future matters and so always try their best. However, the goal is not just a personal one. We genuinely want all our students to leave us with a fully developed 'moral compass' able to navigate the world and driven to make it a better place. Further information regarding the School can be obtained here: https://www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/ Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide excellent cleaning services at Borden Grammar School. Cleaning services here are currently delivered in house. The contract term being tendered is for just under 3 years, from 20/10/2025 - 31/07/2028. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31/07/2030. The initial term of the contract is set such that this aligns with the end of the Summer term in 2028. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current cleaning services at the schools. This includes both core term time cleaning and periodic deep cleaning throughout the year. The school is keen to secure a high quality cleaning service whereby its students are able to enjoy excellence in education, supported by excellently kept facilities. The school has a keen focus on ensuring a smooth TUPE transfer process for the current in house staff. The school expects both a tightly managed service and high levels of productivity to be delivered by the cleaning staff at all times, and the school expects a management style delivered by the successful contractor that supports, encourages and develops the cleaning staff. The school is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted for this tender, rather the school is keen to secure best value from this contract and to deliver best value to its students. Innovative and creative ideas as to how the cleaning services can be developed and improved, will be welcomed. The school seeks a contractor that is keen to work in partnership and who will deliver to its highest abilities, at all times. The contract shall be a fixed price contract with invoices raised monthly to the school. The tender process will be run under a two stage Competitive Flexible procedure. Additional requirements and information: *The Trust has a minimum requirement for a contractor's employers' liability and public liability insurances of PS5 million *The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS500,000 *There are incumbent cleaning staff currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme. *The cleaning services are currently run in house. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-KENT:-School-cleaning-services./UT8FHFC9MM To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UT8FHFC9MM

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended from 31/07/2028 for up to a maximum of 2 years to 31/07/2030 subject to satisfactory performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024115-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £603,500 |
| Lots value | £603,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BORDEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | Missing; RIVA PARTNERSHIP LTD |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME10 4DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Waverley |
| Electoral ward | Farnham Moor Park |
| Westminster constituency | Farnham and Bordon |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90919300 - School cleaning services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 14:21 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024115-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026859-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024115-2026
  17th March 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026859-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UT8FHFC9MM
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-KENT:-School-cleaning-services./UT8FHFC9MM
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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