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Published 29 Sept 2025, 12:12 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Loxford School Trust - Building Cleaning Services

Official notice

Authority: Loxford Trust (Public body)

5 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£1,547,110total for 5 lots · £1,856,532 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 24 Oct 2025
Lots 5see the lot list below
Contract term 3 yrsends 5 Apr 2029 · up to 5 Apr 2031 with extensions · starts 6 Apr 2026

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Loxford School Trust requires a single provider of Building Cleaning Services. The contract start date is 06 April 2026.

CPV: Building-cleaning services

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value (£1,547,110 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1RedbridgeRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£309,422

Lot 1 - Redbridge, covering Loxford School and Aldborough Primary School.

Loxford School Trust, located in Ilford, requires a single provider of Building Cleaning Services. The contract is for an initial 3 year period commencing 06 April 2026, ending 06 April 2029. With the option of 2 x 12 month contract extensions until 05 April 2031.

Lot 1 - Redbridge includes, Loxford School and Aldborough Primary School

Contract period: 6 Apr 2026 – 5 Apr 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 5 Apr 2031 with extensionsValue: £309,422 exc. VAT · £371,306 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

  • Technical & professional ability

    In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

Lot #2EssexRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£309,422

Lot 2 - Essex, covering Tabor Academy and Cecil Jones Academy.

Loxford School Trust, located in Ilford, requires a single provider of Building Cleaning Services. The contract is for an initial 3 year period commencing 06 April 2026, ending 06 April 2029. With the option of 2 x 12 month contract extensions until 05 April 2031.

Lot 2 - Essex includes, Tabor Academy and Cecil Jones Academy

Contract period: 6 Apr 2026 – 5 Apr 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 5 Apr 2031 with extensionsValue: £309,422 exc. VAT · £371,306 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

  • Technical & professional ability

    In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

Lot #3HaveringRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£309,422

Lot 3 – Havering – covering Abbs Cross Academy & Arts Trust and Gaynes School

Loxford School Trust, located in Ilford, requires a single provider of Building Cleaning Services. The contract is for an initial 3 year period commencing 06 April 2026, ending 06 April 2029. With the option of 2 x 12 month contract extensions until 05 April 2031.

Lot 3 - Havering includes, Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College and Gaynes School

Contract period: 6 Apr 2026 – 5 Apr 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 5 Apr 2031 with extensionsValue: £309,422 exc. VAT · £371,306 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

  • Technical & professional ability

    In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

Lot #4Barking & DagenhamRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£309,422

Lot 4 – Barking & Dagenham – covering The Warren School

Loxford School Trust, located in Ilford, requires a single provider of Building Cleaning Services. The contract is for an initial 3 year period commencing 06 April 2026, ending 06 April 2029. With the option of 2 x 12 month contract extensions until 05 April 2031.

Lot 4 - Barking & Dagenham includes, The Warren School

Contract period: 6 Apr 2026 – 5 Apr 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 5 Apr 2031 with extensionsValue: £309,422 exc. VAT · £371,306 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

  • Technical & professional ability

    In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

Lot #5All Sites – Covering all SchoolsRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£309,422

Lot 5 – All Sites – Covering all Schools

Loxford School Trust, located in Ilford, requires a single provider of Building Cleaning Services. The contract is for an initial 3 year period commencing 06 April 2026, ending 06 April 2029. With the option of 2 x 12 month contract extensions until 05 April 2031.

Lot 5 - All Site includes, Loxford School, Aldborough Primary School, Tabor Academy, Cecil Jones Academy, Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College, Gaynes School and The Warren School

Contract period: 6 Apr 2026 – 5 Apr 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 5 Apr 2031 with extensionsValue: £309,422 exc. VAT · £371,306 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

  • Technical & professional ability

    In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

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 · same split on all 5 lots
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (7)
  • Customer Care: 15%
  • Accreditations: 10%
  • Crisis Management: 5%
  • Innovation: 10%
  • Account Management & Technical Support: 15%
  • Added Value Requirements: 15%
  • Schedule of Prices: 30%
Published award criteria (7)
  • Customer Care
  • Accreditations
  • Crisis Management
  • Innovation
  • Account Management & Technical Support
  • Added Value Requirements
  • Schedule of Prices
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

  • Technical & professional ability

    In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

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

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
29 Sept 2025, 12:12 BST
Last source update
29 Sept 2025, 12:12 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 6 Apr 2026
Authority reference
CA15515
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-060457
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Building-cleaning services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3e8 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: MultiQuote · Who buys & how to bid on MultiQuote
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free
Submission deadline
24 Oct 2025, 14:00 BST
Clarification deadline
12 Oct 2025, 13:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

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Timeline

29 Sept 2025 → 6 Apr 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published392 days ago
    29 Sept 2025, 12:12 BST
  2. Clarification questions by379 days ago
    12 Oct 2025, 13:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline367 days ago
    24 Oct 2025, 14:00 BST
  4. Contract starts203 days ago
    6 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  5. Award decision expected by202 days ago
    6 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    29 Sept 2025, 12:12 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Loxford Trust

Contracting authorityPublic undertaking GB-PPON: PHLG-7174-PVVX Loxford Lane, Ilford, London, IG1 2UTContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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