--- title: "Cleaning Services for Paradigm Trust" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d9ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d9ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d9ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d9ae.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PARADIGM TRUST" published: "2026-08-03" --- # Cleaning Services for Paradigm Trust Buyer: PARADIGM TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d9ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d9ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d9ae.json) ## Summary Paradigm Trust, a public authority under sub-central government based in London, is seeking contract cleaners for educational institutions. The tender, titled "Cleaning Services for Paradigm Trust," covers two lots: Lot 1 in Ipswich and Lot 2 in Tower Hamlets, London, with an estimated total value of £4,200,000. The procurement process, under a selective competitive flexible procedure, is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for the expression of interest is 28th August 2026, and the award period concludes on 11th January 2027. This initiative falls under the services category focusing on school cleaning services and has key procurement stages, including selection, invitation to tender, and presentations. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cleaning services, particularly those comfortable with working in educational settings. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria. The contract offers potential for extensions and the inclusion of additional schools, providing substantial long-term engagement prospects. With quality and price being weighted 60% and 40% respectively in the award criteria, businesses with high standards in quality assurance and competitive pricing are poised to compete effectively. The detailed procurement process ensures that only well-qualified suppliers advance, presenting a prestigious opportunity to secure a notable contract with a major UK educational trust. ## Notice The Trust is seeking to appoint contract cleaners to provide cleaning services across the Trust. The tender will be presented in two lots with Lot 1 in schools based around Ipswich and Lot 2 in schools based around Tower Hamlets in London. Bidders will be invited to submit offers for each Lot and the Trust may award both Lots to one supplier. ### Lot Information Ipswich Schools 4 schools in the Ipswich area,made up of 1 secondary school, 2 primary schools and 1 SEND school. A new primary school is being built in the area and will join this lot in due course. Options: If other schools join the Trust, their cleaning services may be added to these contracts when any previous agreement ends. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods will be available if agreed in writing and signed by all parties Tower Hamlet Schools 3 Large Primary Schools in Tower Hamlets Options: If other schools join the Trust, their cleaning services may be added to these contracts when any previous agreement ends. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods will be available if agreed in writing and signed by all parties ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073061-2026 | | 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 | 3 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,200,000 | | Lots value | £4,200,000 | | 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 | PARADIGM TRUST | | Additional buyers | ACE ADVICE LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 0PT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hoxton West | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLI42 Tower Hamlets | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90919300 - School cleaning services ## Release History - 3 Aug 2026 at 09:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073061-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073061-2026 3rd August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://bidiful.app Documents will be available to bidders by contacting julie.james@ace-advice.co.uk Documents will be issued via the Bidiful App ## Notice URLs - https://www.ace-advice.co.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. 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