How to win: St Catherine’s CofE Primary School ~ Cleaning Tender

About this contract

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for St Catherine’s CofE Primary School. The annual contract value is approximately £78,000. The initial contract term will be three years, commencing on 1 December 2026 and concluding on 30 November 2029. The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis, with the successful Supplier providing a fixed annual contract price. There will be an option to extend the contract for a further period of up to three years by mutual agreement. St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is located in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. It is a Church of England voluntary controlled primary school for pupils aged 4–11, with approximately 414 pupils currently on roll, a capacity of 420 pupils, and is supported by a dedicated team of teaching and support staff. St. Catherine’s is truly a special school. They nurture every aspect of child development, promoting high academic standards while fostering social and emotional skills—truly embodying their commitment as a ‘Heartsmart’ school. Strong relationships are vital for their success, and they pride themselves on the positive connections they build within they school communi

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — St Catherine’s CofE Primary School scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £468,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 30 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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