---
title: "Invitation to tender for cleaning contract at The Nightingale Federation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058b1f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2025-08-20"
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# Invitation to tender for cleaning contract at The Nightingale Federation

Buyer: DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b1f

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## Summary

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust has initiated an active tender process for a cleaning services contract at The Nightingale Federation. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the final deadline for submissions set for 25th September 2025. Interested parties can access detailed information and submit their proposals via MultiQuote. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the cleaning services industry, and is located within the United Kingdom. The tender process adheres to an open, below-threshold competition framework, thus supporting a diverse range of potential bidders.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those catering to educational institutions. Given the procurement value of up to £48,000 and a contract period commencing on 1st January 2026, with possible extensions leading to 2031, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate. The contract prioritises both price and quality, providing competitive scope for businesses that offer high-value service standards alongside cost-effectiveness. Interested companies are encouraged to engage promptly, aligning their proposals with the outlined criteria to enhance their competitive position.

## Notice

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise of the behalf of the Nightingale Federation to set in place a new cleaning contract for the next 3 years with a potential 1 + 1 extension at the Trusts discretion.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050099-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| 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

- 20 Aug 2025 at 10:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050099-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050099-2025
  20th August 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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