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School Cleaning Contracts: A Guide to Academy and School Tenders
Schools and academy trusts are among the most frequent buyers of cleaning in the UK public data. Many contracts cover one site, which suits small firms.
How school cleaning is bought
Academies and multi-academy trusts often run their own tenders, sometimes through a procurement consultant. The notices typically use CPV 90919300 (school cleaning services). Some councils still buy for maintained schools.
What schools care about
- Safeguarding: enhanced DBS checks, and staff working outside pupil hours
- Reliability and cover for absence
- Clear supervision and quality audits
- Price per hour and total cost
- TUPE for existing cleaners
Timing
Many school contracts start in September or April (Assumption), so tenders often appear 3–6 months before. A renewal radar helps you spot them early.
Templates
People search for a "school cleaning contract template". Be careful: in a public tender the buyer sets the contract terms. What you need is a strong method statement and cleaning schedule, which our checklist covers.
By Carly · Updated 2026-10-24