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The Dean Trust Tender for Cleaning Services

The Dean Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 21 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 4 December 2026 (21 days left)
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Overview

The Dean Trust is seeking a contractor to deliver cleaning services across 11 of its schools located in Manchester, Trafford, Knowsley, and Wigan. The scope includes regular and routine cleaning as well as specific periodical cleaning outside of term-time operations. The contract is valued at an estimated £4,648,437 for a three-year period commencing 1 September 2027, with bids due by 4 December 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£4,648,437
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 October 2026
Questions by
23 November 2026
Deadline
4 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
School cleaning services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 15% received only one.

How bids will be scored

Price 35% · Quality 65%

  • Added Value5%
  • Customer Care10%
  • Price35%
  • Analysis of Staffing20%
  • Clarification Meeting10%
  • Service Delivery20%

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Market context

Typical award in Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

£180,000

Median of 4,183 awards in the last 24 months

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    21 October 2026

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