Opportunity Overview
Leigh Academies Trust (LAT) is one of the country’s largest and most-established multi-academy trusts operating across Kent, Medway and South East London. It contains primary, secondary and special academies and is highly inclusive and successful. Our mission is to deliver “education for a better world” by ensuring that young people in our academies have an excellent start in life regardless of their background or ability.
Further information regarding the Trust can be obtained here: https://leighacademiestrust.org.uk/
Tender information:
The successful tenderer will be required to provide excellent cleaning services at 31 (across 35 sites.) of the 33 Academies across LAT.
The contract term being tendered is for 3 years, from 01/08/2027 – 31/07/2030. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31/07/2032.
LAT are tendering their cleaning services in 3 geographical ‘lots’ as per:
Lot 1: East Kent
8 primary academy sites
4 secondary academy sites
2 SEN academy sites
Lot 2: North Kent/London
4 primary academy sites
7 secondary academy sites
Lot 3: Mid Kent
4 primary academy sites
4 secondary academy sites
1 SEN academy sites
1 nursery site
Further details of specific schools within each Lot are provided on page 6 of the PSQ document.
You are invited to express interest and complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire for any combination of 1, 2 or all 3 Lots.
The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current cleaning services at the academies. This includes both core term time cleaning and periodic deep cleaning throughout the year.
LAT is keen to secure a high quality cleaning service whereby students at their academies are able to enjoy excellence in education, supported by excellently kept facilities.
LAT expects high levels of productivity to be delivered by the cleaning staff at all times, plus a tightly managed service that is delivered via a...
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| Issuing agency | Leigh Academies Trust |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| Estimated value | $30.9M |
| Published | July 27, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | Not specified / rolling |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | August 09, 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Government (Find a Tender).
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