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Cleaning 2026-29

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Deadline
157 days left
August 31, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
008081-2026
Value
£4,800,000
Location
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 29, 2026

Deadline for Questions

August 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

August 31, 2026

Contract Start Date

August 31, 2026

Budget
£4,800,000
Duration
36 months
Location
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Type
Restricted Procedure
58
Quality Score/100
Fair

Original Tender Description

Archway Learning Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service across 9 academies. 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 1st September 2026. Cleaning service at the Trust schools is currently a mix of in-house and outsourced provision. The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time. TUPE is expected to apply. This procurement will be run under the Competitive Flexible Procedure. Suppliers are invited to submit a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) response as the first stage of the procedure. Deadline for submission is 5th February 2026. Responses to be sent via email to these 2 email addresses: tender@archwaytrust.co.uk and gklein@archwaytrust.co.uk Suppliers with minimum 6 points will proceed to the Invitation to Tender Stage. Suppliers will be excluded from the tender if any of their response got FAILED or 0 score. Stage 2 Invitation to Tender with evaluation Suppliers shortlisted to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage will be required to submit their final tender and will be evaluated on the criteria detailed in the ITT documentation. Submission of completed tender documents to be sent via email by 13th March 2026 Envisaged shortlist of the three highest scoring bidders to be invited to: Stage 3 Provide responses to additional questions At this stage questions to be answered focusing on tailored needs of our academies.

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Requirements & Qualifications

17 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (6)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (4)
Technical (5)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS6
--Must submit a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) response.
--Must submit the PSQ response by 5th February 2026.
--Must send the PSQ response via email to both tender@archwaytrust.co.uk and gklein@archwaytrust.co.uk.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Will be excluded if any part of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) response receives a "FAILED" or "0" score.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Must be able to commence cleaning services by 1st September 2026.
--Must be prepared to comply with TUPE regulations.
--Must achieve a minimum of 6 points in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage to proceed to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Must be able to provide a full daily cleaning service across 9 academies.
--Must be able to provide full daily cleaning service during term time.
--Must be able to provide periodic cleaning outside of term time.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Must be capable of undertaking a contract with an estimated value of 4,800,000 EUR over 36 months.

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Documents

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Attachment A-11195HTM
A-11195.html

This document is a Find a Tender notice detailing an awarded contract for alteration works at Musgrove Park Hospital, unrelated to the Archway Learning Trust cleaning services tender.

OCDS RecordDOC
008081-2026_ocds_record.json

This document is an OCDS record providing structured data about Archway Learning Trust's tender for daily cleaning services across 9 academies, outlining the multi-stage competitive flexible procedure.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
008081-2026_ocds_release.json

This OCDS Release Package provides official data for a restricted tender by Archway Learning Trust for daily cleaning services across 9 academies, detailing the multi-stage procurement process from PSQ submission to final tender.

Official PDF VersionPDF
008081-2026_official.pdf

Archway Learning Trust seeks a cleaning service provider for 9 academies, requiring a PSQ submission by February 5, 2026, to qualify for the next stage of this £4M, 3-year contract with TUPE applying.

Tender NoticeHTM
008081-2026.html

This tender notice invites cleaning service providers for a 3-year contract (with 2x12-month extensions) across 9 academies, detailing a multi-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure starting with a PSQ submission by February 5, 2026, followed by an ITT stage and potential additional questions.

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Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender for cleaning services demonstrates a clear service description and multi-stage process but suffers from significant deficiencies in documentation completeness, transparency of evaluation criteria, and adherence to modern e-procurement standards.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance65/100

The procedure type is defined, and CPV codes are correctly assigned. However, the absence of detailed evaluation criteria upfront and the use of email for submissions for a contract of this value raise concerns regarding full compliance with modern public procurement transparency and e-procurement mandates. Missing procedure codes are a minor oversight.

Lack of detailed evaluation criteria upfront
Submission via email instead of a dedicated e-procurement platform
Clarity60/100

The service description, contract duration, and multi-stage process are generally clear. However, the critical lack of detailed evaluation criteria, which are stated to be in the ITT documentation but not provided, significantly impacts the overall clarity for potential bidders.

Missing detailed evaluation criteria
Performance conditions not fully detailed
Completeness55/100

Basic information like title, reference, organization, value, and duration are present. However, the inclusion of an irrelevant document and the absence of the crucial ITT documentation containing detailed requirements and evaluation criteria represent significant gaps. The 'Submission Deadline' field is also inconsistent with the actual PSQ/ITT deadlines.

Crucial ITT documentation (with detailed requirements and evaluation criteria) is missing
Inclusion of an irrelevant document (Attachment A-11195)
Fairness50/100

The estimated value is disclosed, and requirements do not appear tailored to a specific company. However, the lack of transparent and detailed evaluation criteria is a major fairness concern. The reliance on email for submissions, rather than a secure e-procurement platform, also creates potential for unequal access and auditability issues.

Lack of detailed and transparent evaluation criteria
Submission via email instead of e-procurement platform
Practicality60/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, the absence of a dedicated electronic submission platform (relying on email) is a significant practical drawback for both bidders and the contracting authority. A direct document URL is not explicitly provided.

No dedicated electronic submission platform (email submission only)
No explicit document URL provided
Data Consistency70/100

Most key fields are populated, and there are no reported disputes. However, the 'Submission Deadline' field in the basic information is inconsistent with the PSQ and ITT deadlines detailed in the description, which is a notable data inconsistency. Missing procedure codes are minor.

Inconsistent 'Submission Deadline' field with actual tender stage deadlines
Missing procedure type codes
Sustainability30/100

There is no explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects (beyond TUPE, which is a legal requirement), or innovation focus within the tender documentation. This indicates a missed opportunity to integrate modern sustainability considerations.

No explicit green procurement criteria
No explicit social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of required cleaning services and contract duration
Estimated value and contract start date are clearly specified
Multi-stage procurement process (PSQ, ITT, tailored questions) is outlined
CPV code and NUTS code are correctly assigned
TUPE application is clearly stated

Concerns

Critical ITT documentation, including detailed evaluation criteria, is missing from the provided content
Submission via email instead of a dedicated e-procurement platform for a high-value contract
Inconsistency in the 'Submission Deadline' field compared to the PSQ and ITT deadlines
Inclusion of an irrelevant document (Musgrove Park Hospital contract) in the tender package
Absence of any explicit sustainability, social, or innovation criteria

Recommendations

1. Publish the full ITT documentation, including detailed and objective evaluation criteria, upfront to enhance transparency and fairness.
2. Implement a secure e-procurement platform for submissions to ensure equal access, auditability, and compliance with modern procurement standards.
3. Review and correct all inconsistent dates and ensure all relevant documents are attached, removing any irrelevant ones.

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