--- title: "A Collaboration of Berkshire Schools - Cleaning Services II" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0684be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0684be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0684be.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GARTH HILL COLLEGE" published: "2026-04-17" --- # A Collaboration of Berkshire Schools - Cleaning Services II Buyer: GARTH HILL COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0684be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0684be.json) ## Summary The tender process initiated by Garth Hill College in collaboration with Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited seeks providers for school cleaning services across Berkshire under the project titled "A Collaboration of Berkshire Schools - Cleaning Services II". This procurement, classified within the "School cleaning services" category, is being conducted in Bracknell, United Kingdom. The process follows a competitive flexible procedure with selective procurement, consisting of evaluation stages including a Procurement Specific Questionnaire followed by an Invitation to Tender. Key dates include the contract commencement on 01 November 2026 for The Colleton Primary School and The Federation of Robert Piggott Schools, with Garth Hill College starting on 01 April 2027. The expression of interest deadline is set for 15 May 2026, with the award expected by 22 September 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £2,430,000 with potential renewals extending up to 2032. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for cleaning service providers, particularly those experienced in educational premises and familiar with TUPE regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) showing strong quality service with competitive pricing stand to gain, as the selection prioritises these criteria. The contract spans three years with potential extensions, offering a stable long-term engagement. Businesses skilled in flexible contracting processes may be well-positioned to succeed, as the procedure includes various stages demanding strategic presentations and assessments. The collaborative nature of the tender fosters network opportunities across Berkshire's educational institutions, enhancing both exposure and business relations. ## Notice A Collaboration of Berkshire Schools are currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date at The Colleton Primary School and The Federation of Robert Piggott Infant and Junior Schools is 01 November 2026 and for Garth Hill College at is 01 April 2027. The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. ### Lot Information Lot1 - The Colleton Primary School - Cleaning Services A Collaboration of Berkshire Schools are currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date at The Colleton Primary School is 01 November 2026. The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Options: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each. Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each. Lot2 - The Federation of Robert Piggott Infant and Junior School - Cleaning Services A Collaboration of Berkshire Schools are currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date at The Federation of Robert Piggott Infant and Junior Schools is 01 November 2026. The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Options: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each. Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each. Lot3 - Garth Hill College - Cleaning Services A Collaboration of Berkshire Schools are currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date at Garth Hill College is 01 April 2027. The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Options: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each. Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034957-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | 2028-04-17 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,025,000 | | Lots value | £2,025,000 | | 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 | GARTH HILL COLLEGE | | Additional buyers | MINERVA PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | BRACKNELL | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG42 2AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire | | Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane | | Electoral ward | Norden | | Westminster constituency | Basingstoke | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90919300 - School cleaning services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2026 at 08:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034957-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034957-2026 17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home All documents are being provided on publication of this Tender Notice. They will be hosted, and are freely available, on the In-tend portal for Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited. ## Notice URLs - http://www.minervapcs.com - https://www.garthhillcollege.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0684be. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0684be.json.