Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be4-2f47-73a3-9a96-cbccd2734a89/contract-cleaning-service awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Contract Cleaning Service [Attain Academy Partnership](https://tendernation.io/buyers/attain-academy-partnership) Estimated value £676,970 Published 21 Sept 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Attain Academy Partnership (hereinafter referred to as 'the Trust) comprises seven primary schools located across Essex, serving approximately 1,600 pupils across its sites. The successful supplier will be required to provide Cleaning Services for the following academies: - Cressing Primary School - Newlands Spring Primary & Nursery School - Rayne Primary & Nursery School We are seeking a suitably experienced contractor who has experience of working in the education sector. The contractor will be required to - Provide cleaning services across all designated school buildings within the three academies. - Invoice on a monthly basis, with charges equivalent to one-twelfth of the agreed annual contract value. - Guarantee the agreed staffing levels, input hours, and quality standards throughout the contract period. - Operate effective arrangements to provide cover for both planned and unplanned staff absences, ensuring continuity of service at all times. - Demonstrate a proactive approach to contract management, regularly monitoring service performance and implementing corrective actions where necessary. - Ensure that all cleaning specifications, schedules, and frequencies as detailed within the Tender documentation are consistently achieved and maintained throughout the duration of the contract. The Trust expects the appointed contractor to work collaboratively with each academy, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation in support of a safe and effective learning environment. The projected cost of cleaning for the current year, including a daytime cleaner, is circa £162473, however it is believed that through equipment and cleaning material innovation and the effective recruitment, training and supervision of cleaning staff there potentially is some opportunity for improvement. Read full description ## CPV classification Cleaning services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06c6d9-2026-09-21T22:23:19+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06c6d9-2026-09-21T22:23:19+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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