Castle School Education Trust & The Priory Learning Trust ~ Cleaning Tender

The tender seeks a qualified supplier to provide comprehensive cleaning services, and some caretaking services where specified, for Castle School Education Trust (CSET) and The Priory Learning Trust (TPLT) primary schools under two separate contracts. The contracts, valued at approximately £1.1 million per annum for CSET and £1.2 million per annum for TPLT, will run initially for three years with an option to extend up to two additional years. Both Trusts plan to award the contracts to the same supplier, with staggered start dates—CSET from January 2027 and TPLT from April 2027—and anticipate growth that may add more schools to the contract during its term. The supplier must guarantee the number of input hours and the quality of cleaning, provide detailed monthly management reports, and demonstrate experience in the primary and secondary school sector. Additionally, the supplier should align service delivery with the Trusts’ strategic objectives on sustainability and social value, ensuring operational flexibility and strong contract support throughout the contract period.