Cleaning Contractor in Suffolk and Norfolk.
Kingfisher Schools Trust is seeking a professional cleaning contractor to provide high-quality services across six primary and secondary schools located in Suffolk and Norfolk. This contract covers a diverse educational estate of approximately 20,000sqm, including both currently contracted and in-house sites, within a live school environment. The project aims to achieve consistent cleanliness standards, improved supervision, and an upgrade in machinery and sustainable chemical use. The estimated contract value is £600,000 per annum (£3,000,000 total over five years including extensions), with an initial three-year duration starting in August 2026.
Key Dates
- Tender deadline: 22 May 2026, 12:00pm
- Enquiry deadline: 20 March 2026, 12:00pm
- Estimated start date: 1 August 2026
- Estimated completion date: 31 July 2029 (initial term)
- Contract duration: 3 years (with a 2-year extension option)
Scope of Works
- Comprehensive school cleaning services for six trust sites, ranging from small primary schools to large secondary academies.
- Mobilisation and management of a “mixed economy” estate, transitioning services from both existing external contractors and in-house teams.
- Provision of high-quality local and off-site supervision, including staff training, auditing, and recruitment.
- Modernisation of cleaning operations through the upgrade of machinery, technology, and a review of chemical safety and environmental impact.
- Proactive management of reactive and planned works with disciplined reporting and meeting cycles.
- Coordination of flexible staffing to support absence across the estate and ensure consistent service delivery during term time and holiday periods.
Ideal Contractor
- Experienced in delivering cleaning services within the education sector or similar live, multi-site environments.
- Technically capable of introducing modern machinery and sustainable cleaning technologies to a varied estate.
- Highly organised with a focus on robust supervision, staff training, and transparent communication.
- Committed to social value and environmental reporting as part of a long-term partnership approach.
- Capable of managing complex TUPE or service transitions from both in-house and external providers.
- An SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) with the regional capacity to support schools across the Norfolk and Suffolk areas.
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