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Published 17 Mar 2026, 15:31 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Wren Academy Enfield Cleaning Tender 2026-2029

Official notice

Authority: WREN ACADEMIES TRUST (Education)

ServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdConcessionSME suitableVCSE suitable
Concession value (operator's revenue)£500,000operator revenue, not the authority's budget
Submissions closed 27 Apr 2026
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Aug 2029 · up to 31 Aug 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Sept 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The contracting authority is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning services for school premises. The contract will cover the provision of routine and periodic cleaning services to ensure that all facilities are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety for pupils, staff, and visitors.

The scope of the contract will include, but is not limited to:

Daily cleaning of classrooms, offices, corridors, toilets, staff rooms, and communal areas

Cleaning of floors, surfaces, furniture, and fixtures

Washroom cleaning and replenishment of consumables

Waste collection and disposal

Periodic deep cleaning, including carpets and high-level areas where required

Window cleaning where specified

Cleaning of halls, dining areas, and other shared facilities

Compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and school security requirements

The contractor will be responsible for providing appropriately trained staff, supervision, cleaning materials, equipment, and management systems necessary to deliver the services. All services must comply with relevant health and safety legislation and safeguarding requirements applicable within educational environments.

The authority expects the successful supplier to demonstrate strong quality management procedures, environmentally responsible cleaning practices, and the ability to deliver consistent service levels across the school premises.

This is a TUPE contract award.

  • How the procedure runs: Stage 1 - Conditions of Participation / Selection Questionnaire (PQQ)
Interested suppliers will complete a Selection Questionnaire demonstrating their financial standing, relevant experience in cleaning services, technical capability, and compliance with mandatory requirements. References will be requested
Responses will be evaluated and a shortlist of suppliers will be invited to the next stage. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT)
Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to submit a tender outlining their proposed methodology for delivering the cleaning services, staffing arrangements, quality assurance processes, social value commitments, and pricing. Stage 3 - Clarification and/or Negotiation (if required)
The contracting authority may conduct clarification questions, presentations, or negotiations with shortlisted suppliers to refine proposals and ensure value for money. The authority reserves the right to award the contract based on the initial tenders without entering a negotiation stage. Stage 4 - Final Tender / Best and Final Offer (BAFO) (if applicable)
Where negotiations take place, suppliers may be invited to submit a Best and Final Offer which will be evaluated in accordance with the published award criteria. Contract Award
The contract will be awarded to the supplier submitting the Most Advantageous Tender based on the evaluation criteria set out in the procurement documents.

CPV: School cleaning services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£500,000
Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Aug 2030 with extensionsValue: £500,000 exc. VAT · £600,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Should the successful applicant meet the high standards set by the Academy during the agreed term, discussions on a further year extension to the contract will be entered into.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 20%Price: 80%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality: 20%
  • Cost: 80%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Cost
  • Quality
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 80 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 8 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Concession
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
17 Mar 2026, 15:31 GMT
Last source update
17 Mar 2026, 15:31 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 3 Jul 2026
Authority reference
WAE Cleaning 2026-2029
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-024194
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
School cleaning services
Delivery area
London (UKI54)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c8d Find a Tender
How it runs

Stage 1 - Conditions of Participation / Selection Questionnaire (PQQ)
Interested suppliers will complete a Selection Questionnaire demonstrating their financial standing, relevant experience in cleaning services, technical capability, and compliance with mandatory requirements. References will be requested
Responses will be evaluated and a shortlist of suppliers will be invited to the next stage.

Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT)
Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to submit a tender outlining their proposed methodology for delivering the cleaning services, staffing arrangements, quality assurance processes, social value commitments, and pricing.

Stage 3 - Clarification and/or Negotiation (if required)
The contracting authority may conduct clarification questions, presentations, or negotiations with shortlisted suppliers to refine proposals and ensure value for money. The authority reserves the right to award the contract based on the initial tenders without entering a negotiation stage.

Stage 4 - Final Tender / Best and Final Offer (BAFO) (if applicable)
Where negotiations take place, suppliers may be invited to submit a Best and Final Offer which will be evaluated in accordance with the published award criteria.

Contract Award
The contract will be awarded to the supplier submitting the Most Advantageous Tender based on the evaluation criteria set out in the procurement documents.

How it was run

Official notice
Requests to participate (first stage)
27 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission deadline
27 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
  • Please return one signed and dated hard, or digital copy of the completed questionnaire and all supporting information as soon as possible or by Monday 27th April 2026 at the very latest, to:

WREN ACADEMY ENFIELD School PQQ Enclosed

EFM

Suit 2

Unit 10

Bradburys Court

Lyon Road

Harrow

Middx

HA1 2BY

Or a digital copy to: Colin@efm-ltd.co.uk

Timeline

17 Mar 2026 → 1 Sept 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published224 days ago
    17 Mar 2026, 15:31 GMT
  2. Submission deadline184 days ago
    27 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Award decision expected by116 days ago
    3 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Contract starts57 days ago
    1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    17 Mar 2026, 15:31 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

WREN ACADEMIES TRUST

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: 06422162 · GB-PPON: PRMT-1638-WHTV Wren Academy 41 Hilton Avenue, London, London, N12 9HBContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender