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title: "Invitation to Tender for Cleaning Services at Changing Lives Learning Trust (Secondaries only)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f472"
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buyer: "CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST"
published: "2025-12-12"
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# Invitation to Tender for Cleaning Services at Changing Lives Learning Trust (Secondaries only)

Buyer: CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f472

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## Summary

The Changing Lives Learning Trust is seeking to procure cleaning services for its secondary schools, located at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Penrith and West Lakes Academy in Egremont, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender issuance date marked as 12th December 2025. The cleaning services are split into two separate lots to cater to the specific needs of each location, falling under the 'school cleaning services' industry category. Key activities and deadlines include site visits on 17th December 2025, the deadline for tender responses on 31st December 2025, and presentations by shortlisted bidders scheduled for 9th January 2026. The procurement process is being conducted using an open procedure, emphasizing urgency due to the incumbent's short notice, and is managed by Red Box Consultancy Services Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in cleaning services. With a gross contract value of £1,440,000, the three-year initial term contract, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions, provides a stable business venture. Companies equipped with the ability to deliver comprehensive cleaning solutions, including daily and deep cleaning services within educational environments, would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on a balanced evaluation of commercial and quality responses highlights the importance of technical expertise and value through innovation. Such a contract enables businesses to secure a stable client in the public sector, enhancing their portfolio with a high-profile client like the Changing Lives Learning Trust.

## Notice

Changing Lives Learning Trust have decided to tender their school cleaning services at their two Secondary Schools. Due to the split locations of these sites, the contracts are being tendered as two lots. Lot 1- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith, 6,162.68 sqm Lot 2- West Lakes Academy, Egremont, 6,714.32sqm Tender Schedule Issue of Invitation to Tender -12th December 2025 Bidding Companies to Visit Sites -17th December 2025 Clarification Return Deadline - 31st December 2025 Deadline for return of Tender Responses -31st December 2025 Presentation by shortlisted bidders -9th January 2026 from 11am, West Lakes Academy Contract Awarded by - 9th January 2026 10 Day standstill period - 9th - 19th January 2026 Mobilisation Meeting- 19th January 2026 9.30am (Remote) Mobilisation Meeting - 26th January 2026 9.30am (Remote) Contract Commencement- 4th February 2026 The contract will be a three year initial term, with 2 x 1 year optional extensions.

### Lot Information

Cleaning Services at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith

Provision of daily cleaning services (Mon- Fri) at a Secondary School, term time plus 4 weeks. The overall footprint to be cleaned is 6,162.68 sqm, however, not all this space will require daily cleaning. Services include daily cleaning of classrooms, corridors, sports halls, conveniences and other public learning spaces. Deep cleaning is required whilst school is closed and will include internal glass/windows, carpet shampooing, hard floor varnishing & resurfacing. Works schedule to be agreed in advance with school, annually. Full specification available in the ITT documents.

Renewal: 2x 1 year optional extensions, if agreed by both parties

Cleaning Services for West Lakes Academy, Egremont

Provision of daily cleaning services (Mon- Fri) at a Secondary School, term time plus 4 weeks. The overall footprint to be cleaned is 6,714.32sqm however, not all this space will require daily cleaning. Services include daily cleaning of classrooms, corridors, sports halls, conveniences and other public learning spaces. Deep cleaning is required whilst school is closed and will include internal glass/windows, carpet shampooing, hard floor varnishing & resurfacing. Works schedule to be agreed in advance with school, annually. Full specification available in the ITT documents.

Renewal: 2x 1 year optional extensions, if agreed by both parties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082290-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST |
| Additional buyers | RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | EGREMONT |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA22 2DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | TLD11 West Cumbria, TLD12 East Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90919300 - School cleaning services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 09:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082290-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082290-2025
  12th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://redboxportal.com/

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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