Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender
Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender · Education
In brief
Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender is looking for suppliers for cleaning work (North East).
The estimated value is £1,200,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at midday, Friday 13 November 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- midday, Friday 13 November 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Friday 13 November 2026
How bids are scored
Criterion 1 70% · Criterion 2 30%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for cleaning contracts in this region (from 65 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
The successful Supplier will be required to provide High-Quality Cleaning services for Bishop Auckland College. The contract commences on 1st February 2027 and runs for an initial 3-year period with 2 x 1-year optional extensions. Student Numbers are approx. 937 and staff of 260. Annual contract value is £240,000 per annum with a potential full term contract value of £1,200,000. Full address of the Locations is; Bishop Auckland College, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JZ McIntyre Centre, 25 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EP Southwest Durham Training, Durham Way South, Aycliffe Business Park, County Durham, DL5 6AT – (Not core cleaning, flexibility for…Read the full description
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: litmustms.co.uk.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 13 November 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 13 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 097785-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 097785-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.