--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the provision of Cleaning Services at Chelmer Valley High School" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066297" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066297" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066297.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066297.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL" published: "2026-03-04" --- # Invitation to Tender for the provision of Cleaning Services at Chelmer Valley High School Buyer: CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066297 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066297) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066297.json) ## Summary This tender invites businesses to submit bids for providing cleaning services at Chelmer Valley High School, located in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is conducted by Chelmer Valley High School with consultancy services from Red Box Consultancy Services Limited. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2026, with a duration of three years and two optional one-year extensions. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the site on 18th March 2026, with crucial deadlines falling between late March and early May, including the final submission deadline of 2nd April 2026. Classified under school cleaning services, the procurement follows an open procedure method focusing on service consistency, quality assurance, and effective communication. Businesses specialising in cleaning services are well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as suitability criteria are tailored towards them. The tender prioritises quality and cost, offering a lucrative contract valued at up to £780,000 gross. This is an excellent chance for businesses to expand their footprint within the educational sector, ensuring a steady flow of work over multiple years with the potential for contract extensions. By maintaining high standards and engaging effectively with the school's management, businesses can secure long-term growth and enhance client relationships in the public sector. ## Notice Chelmer Valley High School has decided to tender their cleaning services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The contract will be awarded for a three-year duration with the option of two additional, one-year extensions. Aims of the Service and Tender The key aims of the tender are to: - Provide a high standard of cleaning. - Deliver the cleaning services with consistency - good quality assurance systems in place. - Good communication at local and Operations Manager level with the schools - two-way communication - Daily interaction with the Premises Manager - Develop an effective method of handing over any special needs and comments on a daily basis. - Cleaners to work the hours that best suit the needs of the site and maximise the work completed. - Training and development of the teams Timeline: Contractor to Visit Sites - 15:30 18th March 2026 Clarification Deadline - Friday 27th March 2026 Clarification Return Deadline - Tuesday 31st March 2026 Deadline for return of Tender Responses - 12:00 Thursday 2nd April 2026 Presentation by shortlisted bidders - Thursday 7th May 2026 Contract Awarded by - Monday 18th May 2026 Mobilisation Meeting - w/c 1st June 2026 Contract Commencement - 1st September 2026 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract will be awarded for a three-year duration with the option of two additional one-year extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019720-2026 | | 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 | 4 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | Lots value | £650,000 | | 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 | CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | | Additional buyers | RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 7ER | | 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 | TLH3 Essex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90919300 - School cleaning services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2026 at 21:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019720-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019720-2026 4th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.redboxportal.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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