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This week's sample shortlist (20 classified tenders)
Here is a live sample of 20 real UK public sector cleaning notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder, scored for a 2–20 staff cleaning firm (North West primary region, £20k–£1.5m contract band, office/school/window/washroom cleaning, CHAS accredited).
Invitation to Tender Window Cleaning Services - Wirral
Buyer: WIRRAL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (North West) · Estimated value: £145,000
Why: Window and glazing cleaning contract in your target region (North West), sized well for a 2–20 staff firm (£145,000 total). Comfortable 27-day bid window.
Check first: Work at Height RAMS & reach-and-wash spec, NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness compliance
Cheetham CE Community Academy Tender for Cleaning Services
Buyer: Cheetham CE Academy (North West) · Estimated value: £309,000
Why: Education / school building cleaning contract in your target region (North West), sized well for a 2–20 staff firm (£309,000 total). Comfortable 29-day bid window.
Check first: TUPE staff transfer schedule, Enhanced DBS requirement for term-time staff
Omega Multi-Academy Trust Cleaning Services Tender
Buyer: OMEGA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (North West) · Estimated value: not stated
Why: Education / school building cleaning contract in your target region (North West), budget not stated on the notice (typical for single-school or council tenders). Comfortable 30-day bid window.
Check first: TUPE staff transfer schedule, Enhanced DBS requirement for term-time staff
Star Academies - Building Cleaning Services - The Valley Leadership Academy
Buyer: STAR ACADEMIES (North West) · Estimated value: £800,000
Why: Education / school building cleaning contract in your target region (North West), mid-sized multi-year contract (£800,000 total).
Check first: TUPE staff transfer schedule, Work at Height RAMS & reach-and-wash spec, Enhanced DBS requirement for term-time staff
Estates Window Cleaning Tender
Buyer: Tai Hedyn Limited (Wales) · Estimated value: £400,000
Why: Window and glazing cleaning contract outside your primary region (Wales) (Wales), mid-sized multi-year contract (£400,000 total). Comfortable 17-day bid window.
Check first: Work at Height RAMS & reach-and-wash spec
CVG Close & Cleaning Contract 2027 - 2029
Buyer: Clyde Valley Housing Association Limited (Scotland) · Estimated value: £119,000
Why: Housing association communal & estate cleaning outside your primary region (Scotland) (Scotland), sized well for a 2–20 staff firm (£119,000 total). Comfortable 22-day bid window.
Check first: minimum annual turnover threshold, site visit dates
Three Year Contract for Gutter Cleaning and Roof Inspection Services
Buyer: Reidvale Housing Association (Scotland) · Estimated value: £250,000
Why: Housing association communal & estate cleaning outside your primary region (Scotland) (Scotland), sized well for a 2–20 staff firm (£250,000 total). Comfortable 25-day bid window.
Check first: minimum annual turnover threshold, site visit dates
SHWD Cleaning
Buyer: South Hams District Council (South West) · Estimated value: £150,000
Why: Housing association communal & estate cleaning outside your primary region (South West) (South West), sized well for a 2–20 staff firm (£150,000 total). Comfortable 26-day bid window.
Check first: TUPE staff transfer schedule
Invitation for Expressions of Interest - Bay W.C Cleaning and Maintenance
Buyer: Sandown Town Council (South East) · Estimated value: £120,000
Why: Public toilets / washroom cleansing contract outside your primary region (South East) (South East), sized well for a 2–20 staff firm (£120,000 total). Comfortable 27-day bid window.
Check first: TUPE staff transfer schedule
Holy Trinity Academy Tender for Cleaning Services
Buyer: Holy Trinity Academy (West Midlands) · Estimated value: £668,100
Why: Education / school building cleaning contract outside your primary region (West Midlands) (West Midlands), mid-sized multi-year contract (£668,100 total). Comfortable 31-day bid window.
Check first: TUPE staff transfer schedule, Enhanced DBS requirement for term-time staff
Provision of Internal Building Cleaning Services
Buyer: Plumpton College (South East) · Estimated value: £1,000,000
Why: Education / school building cleaning contract outside your primary region (South East) (South East), mid-sized multi-year contract (£1,000,000 total). Comfortable 43-day bid window.
Check first: Enhanced DBS requirement for term-time staff
The Provision Cleaning at Bolsover District Council Corporate Properties
Buyer: Bolsover District Council (East Midlands) · Estimated value: not stated
Why: Public sector building cleaning contract outside your primary region (East Midlands) (East Midlands), budget not stated on the notice (typical for single-school or council tenders).
Check first: TUPE staff transfer schedule
Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender
Buyer: Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender (North East) · Estimated value: not stated
Why: Education / school building cleaning contract outside your primary region (North East) (North East), budget not stated on the notice (typical for single-school or council tenders). Comfortable 19-day bid window.
Check first: TUPE staff transfer schedule, Enhanced DBS requirement for term-time staff
Provision of Window Cleaning Services
Buyer: Nottingham Trent University (East Midlands) · Estimated value: not stated
Why: Window and glazing cleaning contract outside your primary region (East Midlands) (East Midlands), budget not stated on the notice (typical for single-school or council tenders). Comfortable 22-day bid window.
Check first: Work at Height RAMS & reach-and-wash spec, Enhanced DBS requirement for term-time staff
Procurement for Communal Cleaning, Grounds Maintenance and Window Cleaning in Central and East of England (Habinteg)(Split into Lots)
Buyer: Habinteg Housing Association Limited (Yorkshire and the Humber) · Estimated value: not stated
Why: Window and glazing cleaning contract outside your primary region (Yorkshire and the Humber) (Yorkshire and the Humber), budget not stated on the notice (typical for single-school or council tenders). Comfortable 31-day bid window.
Check first: Work at Height RAMS & reach-and-wash spec
Procurement for Communal Cleaning and Grounds Maintenance in Northeast England (Habinteg)(Split into Lots)
Buyer: Habinteg Housing Association Limited (Yorkshire and the Humber) · Estimated value: not stated
Why: Housing association communal & estate cleaning outside your primary region (Yorkshire and the Humber) (Yorkshire and the Humber), budget not stated on the notice (typical for single-school or council tenders). Comfortable 31-day bid window.
Check first: minimum annual turnover threshold, site visit dates
Cleaning Services - Shipston High School
Buyer: SHIPSTON HIGH SCHOOL (West Midlands) · Estimated value: £958,333
Why: Education / school building cleaning contract outside your primary region (West Midlands) (West Midlands), mid-sized multi-year contract (£958,333 total). Urgent deadline (1 days left).
Check first: TUPE staff transfer schedule, Enhanced DBS requirement for term-time staff
The Provision of Window Cleaning and Associated Cleans for Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Corporate Properties
Buyer: Caerphilly County Borough Council (Wales) · Estimated value: £300,000
Why: Window and glazing cleaning contract outside your primary region (Wales) (Wales), sized well for a 2–20 staff firm (£300,000 total). Urgent deadline (2 days left).
Check first: TUPE staff transfer schedule, Work at Height RAMS & reach-and-wash spec
Hertford Regional College (HRC) - Cleaning Tender
Buyer: Hertford Regional College (East of England) · Estimated value: £2,150,000
Why: Education / school building cleaning contract outside your primary region (East of England) (East of England), large total value (£2,150,000) — only realistic if split into regional/site lots.
Check first: Enhanced DBS requirement for term-time staff, whether the tender is split into smaller geographical lots
Cleaning Services Framework
Buyer: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST (Yorkshire and the Humber) · Estimated value: £2,000,000
Why: Education / school building cleaning contract outside your primary region (Yorkshire and the Humber) (Yorkshire and the Humber), large total value (£2,000,000) — only realistic if split into regional/site lots. Urgent deadline (2 days left).
Check first: whether the tender is split into smaller geographical lots
Renewal radar: 6 contracts ending in 6–18 months
Published award notices whose current contract term ends in the next 6–18 months — start building buyer relationships 3–9 months before re-tender:
| End Date | Buyer | Contract | Value | Incumbent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-03-31 | Alder Hey | Provision of cleaning services Burlington House | £20,700 | TIME-OUT SERVICES LIMITED |
| 2027-03-31 | Anchor Hanover Group | Contract Cleaning at Mill Place and Coles House | not stated | SS Edge Ltd |
| 2027-03-31 | THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED | Bin cleaning services | £56,602 | TWC GROUP LIMITED |
| 2027-08-15 | Livv Housing Group | Window Cleaning Services | not stated | W E JONES & SON (LIVERPOOL) LIMITED |
| 2027-10-31 | Greater Manchester Combined Authority | Window Cleaning Services | £160,000 | TLC Window Cleaning Ltd |
| 2027-03-31 | North Northamptonshire Council | Contract for the provision of short term cleaning for North Northamptonshire sites | £209,571 | SOLO SERVICE GROUP LIMITED |
| 2027-03-31 | Digital Health & Care Wales | Cleaning & Security | £136,830 | Solo Service group Limited |
| 2027-03-31 | Isle of Wight Council | Beach and Slipway Cleaning at locations on the Isle of Wight | £100,000 | BRIGHSTONE LANDSCAPING LIMITED |
| 2027-05-31 | Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) | Security and Cleaning Services for HEIW | £53,763 | Solo Service Group Limited |
| 2027-06-19 | Birmingham City University | FM307 - University Locks Summer Clean | £68,889 | AMETROS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LIMITED |