EPT-86066 - (Ormiston Bushfield and Ormiston Meadows) Lot 2 - Cleaning and Caretaking
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUSTEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
5 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Ormiston Bushfield and Ormiston Meadows Academies have awarded a further competition for cleaning services through the 879 Building in Use Support Services DPS Building Cleaning Services
AI Analysis
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Two academy schools (Ormiston Bushfield and Ormiston Meadows) are seeking a cleaning and caretaking contractor to maintain their buildings. This is a further competition run through an existing framework agreement (the 879 Building in Use Support Services DPS), meaning you're bidding against other pre-approved suppliers rather than starting from scratch.
Requirements
- Must be registered on the 879 Building in Use Support Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
- If not already on the DPS, you may need to apply for DPS membership first — check if the tender is open to new applicants or DPS members only
- Standard employer liability and public liability insurance
- Compliance with Health and Safety at Work regulations
- No specific cleaning certifications mentioned in this notice — check full tender documents for ISO or industry standards required
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Daily cleaning of both academy buildings (interior and exterior areas to be confirmed in full specification)
- Caretaking duties (likely including emergency response, minor repairs reporting, and fabric maintenance)
- Waste management and recycling collection
- Floor care, window cleaning, and general building maintenance cleaning
- Respond to cleaning emergencies or spills during school hours
How to Read This Tender
- 1Understand that 'DPS' (Dynamic Purchasing System) means this is a pre-selected supplier framework — check if you're eligible to bid or need to register first
- 2Look for the full 'Schedule of Rates' or 'Specification' document, which will list exact areas to clean, frequency (daily/weekly), and standards expected — this notice is a summary only
- 3Identify the contract duration and any renewal options (e.g., 1 year + 2 years renewal) as this affects your pricing strategy
- 4Check who manages day-to-day contact: is it one site manager or multiple contacts at each academy?
- 5Flag any out-of-hours cleaning or holiday period requirements, as these affect staffing costs and availability
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not yet on the 879 DPS, joining may take 4-8 weeks — start that process now if interested, as you may not be able to bid this lot without pre-approval
- Consider whether you can handle two separate sites; if not, explore subcontracting the second site to a local cleaning company you trust, but factor in margin loss
- Academic calendars mean busy cleaning periods during holidays and exam weeks — plan staffing and price flexibility for peak demand in your bid
Award Details
Crystal Facilities Management Limited
Likely incumbents
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Sansum Solutions
Sansum Solutions is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUSTKey Dates
Published
5 June 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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Source
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