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title: "Portico Academy Trust _ Essex"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce71"
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buyer: "THE PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST"
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# Portico Academy Trust _ Essex

Buyer: THE PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce71

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## Summary

The Portico Academy Trust, situated in Leigh on Sea, United Kingdom, is seeking professional cleaning contractors for daily services across its five primary and nursery school sites in Essex. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure being utilised. Interested contractors must submit their tenders by 5th December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 28th March 2026, lasting until 27th March 2029, with potential extensions. The total contract value is approximately £960,000, covering services such as school cleaning under the CPV code 90919300. This tender offers a significant opportunity in the services industry category, providing a chance to engage with educational institutions in the UK region.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for cleaning service providers, particularly those with expertise in maintaining educational environments. The requirement for high-quality, consistent cleaning standards and strong client relationship skills highlights the potential for businesses that are collaborative and communicative. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their growth by demonstrating expertise in cost efficiency, quality service delivery, and contract compliance. Successful bidders will benefit from sustained engagement with the Trust over several years, potentially culminating in long-term business growth and further opportunities within the educational sector.

## Notice

Portico Academy Trust invites tenders from professional cleaning contractors for the provision of daily cleaning services across its five primary and nursery school sites in Essex. The successful partner must deliver consistent, high-quality standards and take pride in maintaining safe, hygienic environments for young learners and staff. Strong client relationship skills are essential - contractors must be responsive, be articulate, be communicative, and be committed to collaborative working within all of the schools. ? Scope: Daily cleaning across five primary and nursery school sites ? Contract Start Date: 28th March 2026 Suppliers will be assessed against the specific objectives of the new contract through the following stages: * Selection and Shortlisting * Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Shortlisting for Presentation * Presentation of Proposal to the Trust (Authority) * Reference Checking

### 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/066110-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| 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 | THE PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | LEIGH ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS9 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Leigh |
| Westminster constituency | Southend West and Leigh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90919300 - School cleaning services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 07:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066110-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066110-2025
  17th October 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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