The Litmus Partnership: Kettlethorpe High School ~ Cleaning Tender

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Kettlethorpe High School

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PGCQ-6625-JQRX

Address:

Standbridge Lane, Sandal
Wakefield
WF2 7EL
UK

Contact name:

Paul Cowie

Email:

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk

Telephone:

01276 673896

Website:

https://kettlethorpehigh.co.uk/

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Competitive flexible procedure

Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided

Competitive flexible procedure description:

Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No

Dynamic market:

No

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Kettlethorpe High School ~ Cleaning Tender

Reference number:

Not provided

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

The successful Supplier will be required to provide High Quality Cleaning services for Kettlethorpe High School. The contract commences on 1st November 2026 and runs for an initial 3-year period with 2 x 1-year optional extensions. Pupil numbers are; 1531.
Annual contract value is £225,000 with a potential full term contract value of £1,125,000.
Full address of the school is; Kettlethorpe High School, Sandal, Standbridge Ln, Wakefield WF2 7EL
There is a requirement for LGPS for some employees, and the LGPS fund is West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
At Kettlethorpe High School we want to be the very best in all we do and never take things for granted. Pupil success is always a cause for celebration. Partnership and collaboration between staff, pupils and families is vital to this success; we will do everything in our power to ensure each pupil achieves to the best of their ability.
It matters to us that every pupil feels safe and happy at school, and we work to provide an atmosphere that is safe, challenging and stimulating for our pupils. We consider ourselves a second home for pupils, and as part of this we encourage parents and carers to visit at any time; our doors are always open to them.
Pupils at Kettlethorpe High School have a strong voice. The pupil body organises fundraising events across the school year, raising money for local, national and international charities. Pupil opinions are taken into account as we work together to continually improve Kettlethorpe High School in order to be the best.
To this end, all staff and pupils follow the seven principles of ethical school leadership.

Please see PSQ Document for more information.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Wakefield:-School-cleaning-services./Y4E4Q4Q69V

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Y4E4Q4Q69V

Total value (estimated):

GBP 1,125,000 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

01/11/2026 to 31/10/2029

CPV classifications:

90919300 - School cleaning services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/10/2031

Delivery regions:

UKE4 - West Yorkshire

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70

Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

07/08/2026 Time: 12:00

Tender submission deadline:

07/08/2026 Time: 12:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

PSQ Link: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Y4E4Q4Q69V

ITT Link: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/86X85Q2A32

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

14/09/2026

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Yes

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes

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