--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Cleaning Services Contract at The Bemrose School" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b895" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b895" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b895.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b895.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BEMROSE SCHOOL" published: "2026-06-22" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Cleaning Services Contract at The Bemrose School Buyer: THE BEMROSE SCHOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b895 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b895) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b895.json) ## Summary The Bemrose School, situated in Derby, has initiated the tender process for its Cleaning Services Contract, with a focus on providing a consistent, high standard of cleaning across its primary and secondary facilities. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 17th July 2026. The services, valued at approximately £1,560,000 gross, are to commence on 1st September 2026 and will be conducted during term times and selected school holidays. The open procedure method is being employed for this procurement in the services category, and it is open to small and medium-sized enterprises. The procurement, facilitated by Red Box Consultancy Services Limited, seeks to ensure comprehensive management of cleaning services, fostering a conducive learning environment. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialised in cleaning services, especially those with experience in educational environments, to expand their portfolio and gain a prestigious contract with a public authority in the UK. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility, a proactive approach to school activities, and effective staff management and training will be highly competitive in this process. The successful contractor will benefit from a significant, long-term partnership with The Bemrose School, offering not only financial returns but also the chance to establish a reputation for excellence in the educational sector's service provision. ## Notice Invitation to tender for the management of cleaning services at The Bemrose School. The Bemrose School is a primary and secondary school with 300 primary pupils and 780 secondary pupils onsite. They became a 3-19 school in September 2014. They are situated about 1 mile west of Derby City Centre. The primary is based in a new fantastic PS4 million purpose-built building. The school has a new build of 21 modern award-winning classrooms and has recently finished a refurbishment program to improve the main building further. Services will take place Mon- Fri during term time and selected school holidays. Aims of the Service and Tender The key aims of the tender are to: SS Provide a high standard of cleaning SS Deliver the cleaning services with consistency - good quality assurance systems in place SS Good communication at local and operations manager level with the School - two-way communication SS Daily interaction with the School representative at each site SS Develop an effective method of handing over any special needs and comments on a daily basis SS A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all School activities. SS Cleaners to work the hours that best suit the needs of the School and maximise the work completed SS A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing. SS Training and development of the teams at the School This does not imply that this is not happening now - these are the aims of the contract. The School work to provide the students with the very best experiences they can. The quality of the environment in which they all work together is very important to us. The cleanliness and good order of the classrooms, corridors and other areas of the School impacts upon the teaching and learning that goes within the School. The School expectations are high, and they are looking for a cleaning contractor who has the same aims and aspirations as we do. They do seek value for money but that does not mean they will choose the cheapest quote possible. They are seeking a partner who will be willing to undertake extra work and be flexible in approach when dealing with certain key events in our year. The site plans are included as a separate attachment with the rooms labelled by name. There are no scale drawings available, but we have included two versions of the plans. See Appendix A attached separately which may well be updated through clarification at a later date. The following are the main buildings to be cleaned: Primary School GA Ground Floor GA First Floor Oaktree Ground Floor Oaktree First Floor Oaktree Second Floor Creatives block Approx. Size to be cleaned- 13064.5m2 ### Planning Information Key Dates: ITT release- Est. W/C 22/6/26 Site walk around-est. 6th July 2026 Bid deadline -est. 17th July ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058720-2026 | | 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 26 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000 | | Lots value | £1,300,000 | | 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 BEMROSE SCHOOL | | Additional buyers | RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE22 3UH | | 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 | TLF11 Derby | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90919300 - School cleaning services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2026 at 18:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058720-2026 - 19 Jun 2026 at 07:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057818-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058720-2026 22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057818-2026 19th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://redboxportal.com/ This process will be managed by Red Box Consultancy Services via our Red Box Tender Portal. 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