Official UK procurement notice
PP-10167 Harris Federation Trust P3 Cleaning
Authority: HARRIS FEDERATION (Public body)·On behalf of: Place Group Ltd
What is being bought7 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Harris Federation is an education charity led and run by teachers. They opened their first school in 1991 and now run 54 primary and secondary academies in London and Essex.
The contract will be for the provision of outsourced cleaning services across 13 schools and Head Office, across 7 Lots (see section 3.3) including daily cleaning and out of term deep cleaning, for spaces including but not limited to teaching, office, circulation, and rest room spaces.
Note: The cleaning of the spaces within the schools will need to take into account the Lettings Schedules set out for each school. The successful Supplier will be required to work around the Lettings times and schedules to ensure the space is clean for the following day.
The Trust’s Safeguarding Policy sets out that during the recruitment process, all prospective cleaning staff must show their full employment history before a role in the school can be given.
School School Code Address
1 Harris Boys East Dulwich HBAED Peckham Rye, East Dulwich, London, SE22 0AT
2 Harris Academy Beulah Hill HABH Spurgeon Road, Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3UG
3 Harris Federation (Head Office) HF 4th Floor Norfolk House, Wellesley Rd, Croydon, England, CR0 1LH
4 Harris Academy Peckham HAP Peckham Road, Peckham SE15 5DZ
5 Harris Invictus Academy HIAC London Road Croydon, CR0 2TB
6 Harris Academy South Norwood HASN 2, Cumberlow Avenue, London, SE25 6AE
7 Harris Academy Rainham HAR Lambs Lane, South Rainham, RM13 9XD
8 Harris Academy Rainham 6th Form HRSF 217, Wennington Road, Rainham, RM13 9XA
9 Harris Academy Riverside HARI London Road, Purfleet, RM19 1QY
10 Harris Academy Sutton HASU 2, Chiltern Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5RD
11 Harris Academy Westminster 6th Form HWSF Steel House, 11 Tothill Street, London, SW1H 9LH
12 Harris Junior Academy Carshalton HJAC Camden Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2NS
13 Harris Primary Academy Dulwich HPAD 173, Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 9HA
14 Harris Primary Academy South Kenton HPASK Spencer Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 3SF
The supplier shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the cleaning service with the Client. In addition, the provider will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.
The supplier will manage the stocks of the cleaning materials, bin liners and any point-of-use Consumables whether bought by the supplier or the school.
The Contract will allow for the purchase of cleaning consumables and equipment and point-of-use consumables and bin liners to support the delivery of the cleaning services as per below:
The list of consumables will be:
Toilet paper
Hand soap
Handtowels
Dishwasher tablets
Washing up liquid
Please also refer to the scopes of service for each site for more details. As a general rule, all sites will require bin liners but they may not all request POU consumables:
Refer to Attachment 5 Workforce Data for TUPE data – There is no LGPS according to this data.
Further information on the Client’s requirements can be found at Attachment 1a Specification and Attachment 1b Client Data.
The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.
- How the procedure runs: This competitive flexible procedure will be conducted in two stages. The two stages are set out in detail in the tendering documentation, and summarised briefly below: 1) Stage 1 - Invitation to Participate. Suppliers are invited to request to participate in the tender by completing the required Stage 1 response documentation. Suppliers will be assessed in line with the Conditions of Participation set out in the Stage 1 documentation and the process outlined in the tendering documentation, in order to select suppliers to progress to Stage 2. 2) Stage 2 – Invitation to Submit a Final Tender. Suppliers successful in being selected at Stage 1 (in line with the process as set out in detail in the tendering documentation) will be invited to submit a final tender, and will be scored in line with the award criteria and methodology set out within the tendering documentation for Stage 2
CPV: School cleaning services
Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure
7 lots · all with a published value (£5,890,000 together)Lot #1AwardedRenewal East of England, LondonPublished value£1,745,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2- Harris Beulah HillAwardedRenewal LondonPublished value£1,265,000
- Harris Beulah Hill
- Harris South Norwood
Lot #3- Harris Boys East DulwichAwardedRenewal LondonPublished value£1,235,000
- Harris Boys East Dulwich
- Harris Peckham
- Harris Primary Academy Dulwich
Lot #4- Harris Federation (Head Office)AwardedRenewal LondonPublished value£375,000
- Harris Federation (Head Office)
- Harris Invictus Academy
Lot #5- Harris Academy SuttonAwardedRenewal LondonPublished value£360,000
- Harris Academy Sutton
- Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Lot #6- Harris Westminster 6th FormAwardedRenewal LondonPublished value£285,000
Lot #7- Harris Primary South KentonAwardedRenewal LondonPublished value£625,000
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
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 11 Jul 2025, 11:28 BST
- Last source update
- 1 Jul 2026, 15:28 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 12 Jan 2026
- Authority reference
PP-10167- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-039192- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d7bFind a Tender
- How it runs
This competitive flexible procedure will be conducted in two stages. The two stages are set out in detail in the tendering documentation, and summarised briefly below:
- Stage 1 - Invitation to Participate. Suppliers are invited to request to participate in the tender by completing the required Stage 1 response documentation. Suppliers will be assessed in line with the Conditions of Participation set out in the Stage 1 documentation and the process outlined in the tendering documentation, in order to select suppliers to progress to Stage 2.
- Stage 2 – Invitation to Submit a Final Tender. Suppliers successful in being selected at Stage 1 (in line with the process as set out in detail in the tendering documentation) will be invited to submit a final tender, and will be scored in line with the award criteria and methodology set out within the tendering documentation for Stage 2
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 11 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline
- 11 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 1 Aug 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
11 Jul 2025 → 1 Jul 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published11 Jul 2025, 11:28 BST
- Clarification questions by1 Aug 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission deadline11 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by277 days ago12 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent219 days ago12 Mar 2026
- Standstill ends206 days ago24 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts199 days ago1 Apr 2026
- Latest notice published107 days ago1 Jul 2026, 15:28 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 11 Jul 2025- Tender notice published11 Jul 2025, 11:28 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published12 Mar 2026, 15:21 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete12 Mar 2026, 15:21 GMT
- Contract signature expected27 Apr 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published1 Jul 2026, 15:28 BSTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 16 awards | |||
| Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client | £2,038,046 | 11 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client | £1,256,890 | 11 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Atlas FM Limited1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client | £1,700,217 | 11 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| OCS Group UK Limited1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client | £500,818 | 11 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client | £830,303 | 11 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client | £433,435 | 11 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · - Harris Westminster 6th Form1 award | |||
| supplier not published | — | 12 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Lot 1 · Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited
- Signed
- 29 May 2026
- Value
- £2,038,046
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client
8 agreed KPIs: General Service Delivery · Sustainability · Business Continuity …
- General Service Delivery, Standards audited monthly by supervisor and 3 monthly by contracts manager to achieve expected standards. Cleaning inspections scores to meet or exceed 92% Service visits achieved at agreed times Site rules followed when on site Team wearing branded uniform "
- Sustainability, Commitment to triple bottom line with consideration of social, environmental and financial aspects impacting sustainability within the supply chain (as detailed in Supplier Proposal). Environmental statements up to date and in file on site / at each site"
- Business Continuity, Business continuity plan in place to support Client during own business downtime Business continuity plan in place to support Client recovery from business down time
- Health & Safety, Coshh Regulations adhered to Risk assessments in place, relevant and followed Team are wearing suitable PPE and taking preventative measures Training plan in place to support staff creating a H&S focus Adhere to the Client Contractor Handbook and Safety Policy Site induction for each team member complete Relevant qualifications on file in accordance with contracted works Storage areas and clean and well presented "
- Customer Experience, Feedback actively sought and responded to Future innovations to services Reflective of site presentation
- Reporting, Management reports provided by 15th of each month Site visit reports with photos Health and Safety Safeguarding Staff Training Sustainability Feedback from Supplier staff and Client staff on site
- Contract Management, Standards audited monthly by supervisor and 3 monthly by contracts manager to achieve expected standards. Cleaning inspections scores to meet or exceed 92% Service visits achieved at agreed times Site rules followed when on site Team wearing branded uniform
- Financial Management, Provision of monthly invoice and invoice breakdown Hours dropped reused or credit noted Adhere to Clients Financial policy "
Lot 2 · Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited
- Signed
- 29 May 2026
- Value
- £1,256,890
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client
8 agreed KPIs: General Service Delivery · Sustainability · Business Continuity …
- General Service Delivery, Standards audited monthly by supervisor and 3 monthly by contracts manager to achieve expected standards. Cleaning inspections scores to meet or exceed 92% Service visits achieved at agreed times Site rules followed when on site Team wearing branded uniform "
- Sustainability, Commitment to triple bottom line with consideration of social, environmental and financial aspects impacting sustainability within the supply chain (as detailed in Supplier Proposal). Environmental statements up to date and in file on site / at each site
- Business Continuity, Business continuity plan in place to support Client during own business downtime Business continuity plan in place to support Client recovery from business down time
- Health & Safety, Coshh Regulations adhered to Risk assessments in place, relevant and followed Team are wearing suitable PPE and taking preventative measures Training plan in place to support staff creating a H&S focus Adhere to the Client Contractor Handbook and Safety Policy Site induction for each team member complete Relevant qualifications on file in accordance with contracted works Storage areas and clean and well presented "
- Customer Experience, Feedback actively sought and responded to Future innovations to services Reflective of site presentation
- Reporting, Management reports provided by 15th of each month Site visit reports with photos Health and Safety Safeguarding Staff Training Sustainability Feedback from Supplier staff and Client staff on site
- Contract Management, Standards audited monthly by supervisor and 3 monthly by contracts manager to achieve expected standards. Cleaning inspections scores to meet or exceed 92% Service visits achieved at agreed times Site rules followed when on site Team wearing branded uniform
- Financial Management, Provision of monthly invoice and invoice breakdown Hours dropped reused or credit noted Adhere to Clients Financial policy "
Lot 3 · Atlas FM Limited
- Signed
- 29 May 2026
- Value
- £1,700,217
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client
4 agreed KPIs: General Service Delivery · Sustainability · Business Continuity …
- General Service Delivery, Standards audited monthly by supervisor and 3 monthly by contracts manager to achieve expected standards. Cleaning inspections scores to meet or exceed 92% Service visits achieved at agreed times Site rules followed when on site Team wearing branded uniform "
- Sustainability, Commitment to triple bottom line with consideration of social, environmental and financial aspects impacting sustainability within the supply chain (as detailed in Supplier Proposal). Environmental statements up to date and in file on site / at each site
- Business Continuity, Business continuity plan in place to support Client during own business downtime Business continuity plan in place to support Client recovery from business down time
- Health & Safety, Coshh Regulations adhered to Risk assessments in place, relevant and followed Team are wearing suitable PPE and taking preventative measures Training plan in place to support staff creating a H&S focus Adhere to the Client Contractor Handbook and Safety Policy Site induction for each team member complete Relevant qualifications on file in accordance with contracted works Storage areas and clean and well presented "
Lot 4 · OCS Group UK Limited
- Signed
- 29 May 2026
- Value
- £500,818
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client
Lot 5 · Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited
- Signed
- 29 May 2026
- Value
- £830,303
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client
Lot 7 · Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited
- Signed
- 29 May 2026
- Value
- £433,435
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | 7final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2 · - Harris Beulah Hill | 6final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
| 3 · - Harris Boys East Dulwich | 6final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
| 4 · - Harris Federation (Head Office) | 8final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 · - Harris Academy Sutton | 4final-stage tenders · 6 at stage one | 0 | 0 | — |
| 7 · - Harris Primary South Kenton | 7final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- Place Group LtdProcess contact pointProcuring entityProcurement Agent on behalf of client
Bidders & participating suppliers
3 commercial parties on the notice- Atlas Facilities Management LimitedAwarded supplier
- Bidvest Noonan (UK) LimitedAwarded supplier
- OCS GROUP UK LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (14)
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