--- title: "Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust - Cleaning Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a6a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a6a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a6a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a6a9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2026-05-27" --- # Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust - Cleaning Services Buyer: NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a6a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a6a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a6a9.json) ## Summary The Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is seeking to award a contract for cleaning services across multiple schools under its jurisdiction. The tender, titled "Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust - Cleaning Services," falls under the services category and is currently in the tender stage of procurement. Located in the United Kingdom, the tender applies specifically to schools in York and North Yorkshire. The procurement process is managed by Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited, ensuring compliance with all necessary procedures outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. Key deadlines include an expression of interest deadline on 24 June 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 10 June 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 31 October 2026. This selective procurement method involves a competitive flexible procedure, aimed at establishing a contract potentially extendable up to five years, subject to two optional one-year extensions. This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the cleaning industry, particularly those experienced in educational or institutional environments. As the process allows for a selective and competitive entry, businesses capable of demonstrating high-quality services aligned with set evaluation criteria have the potential for success. SMEs agile in delivering bespoke cleaning solutions during term time and efficiently managing off-term periodic cleanings will find themselves well-suited for this contract. The contract value indicates substantial opportunities, and with TUPE considerations outlined, organisations with expertise in navigating workforce transitions or those familiar with the Local Government Pension Scheme are likely to have an advantage in the competitive process. Businesses are encouraged to submit a well-prepared Procurement Specific Questionnaire, followed by a detailed Invitation to Tender submission, to seize this growth opportunity within the educational sector. ## Notice Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is 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 is 31 October 2026, one of the schools has an operational start date on 31 March 2027. The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time for the below schools: All Saints, York St Aelred's, York St George's, York St Wilfred's, York Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, York St Benedicts, Ampleforth St Josephs, Pickering St Marys, Malton All Saints , Thirsk TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Some members of the cleaning team are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - York Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is 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 is 31 October 2026. The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time for the below schools: All Saints, York St Aelred's, York St George's, York St Wilfred's, York Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, York TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Some members of the cleaning team are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation. Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years. 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. Lot 2 - North Yorkshire Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is 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 is 31 October 2026, one of the schools (All Saints , Thirsk) has an operational start date on 31 March 2027. The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time for the below schools: St Benedicts, Ampleforth St Josephs, Pickering St Marys, Malton All Saints , Thirsk TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Some members of the cleaning team are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation. Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years. 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/049839-2026 | | 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 | 27 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | 2028-05-27 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,445,000 | | Lots value | £2,445,000 | | 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 | NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST | | Additional buyers | MINERVA PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS4 3JP | | 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 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90919300 - School cleaning services ## Release History - 27 May 2026 at 14:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049839-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049839-2026 27th May 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://npcat.org.uk/ - 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-06a6a9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a6a9.json.