---
title: "Invitation to tender for cleaning contract for The Acorn Partnership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052829"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052829.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2025-05-28"
---

# Invitation to tender for cleaning contract for The Acorn Partnership

Buyer: DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052829

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## Summary

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust, operating out of Orchard House in East Tuddenham, Norwich, has issued an invitation to tender for a cleaning contract to service The Acorn Partnership's Acle St Edmunds and Little Plumstead C of E primary academies. This procurement process is in the tender stage and follows an open competition method, with submissions being invited on the Multiquote platform. The contract is valued at £94,000 and classified under the services category, specifically focusing on cleaning services. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 1:00 PM on 22nd June 2025 with the enquiry period closing a day prior. The contract, spanning three years from 1st September 2025, offers potential extensions, making it an attractive long-term opportunity for service providers.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business within the educational sector. Companies offering quality cleaning services at competitive prices are well-suited to compete, with price and quality both being considered in the award criteria. The possibility of contract renewals and options further enhances growth opportunities, allowing successful bidders to secure a continuous revenue stream. This could be particularly appealing for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the Norfolk region.

## Notice

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise of the behalf of the Acorn Partnership to set in place a new cleaning contract for the next 3 years. this will service both Acle St Edmunds and Little Plumstead C of E primary Academies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028190-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,000 |
| Lots value | £94,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR20 3LR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | Breckland |
| Electoral ward | Mattishall |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90910000 - Cleaning services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 14:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028190-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028190-2025
  28th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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