CORE Education Trust - Cleaning Services Tender
CORE Education TrustEstimated Value
Up to £908,700
Deadline
5 December 2025
Published
1 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Based in Birmingham, CORE Education Trust are committed to delivering the best possible experiences across their Academy Schools. CORE exist to transform young people’s lives and build ambitious futures through Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence.
CORE Education Trust believe in the power of education to inspire, to enable and to enrich every life. CORE Education Trust are seeking Cleaning service providers to Tender for the provision of a full daily Cleaning service within three of their Schools, during term time, and periodic Cleaning services outside of term time.
The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing staff, of which some may members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.
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Award Details
CleanTEC Services Limited
£908,700
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1 contract wonlatest 13 Oct 2026ends 30 Sept 2029£2m
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1 contract wonlatest 13 Oct 2026ends 30 Sept 2029£932,805
total awarded
- 3
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£2m
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CORE Education TrustKey Dates
Published
1 June 2026
Submission deadline
5 December 2025
Notice type
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