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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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