Scope
Description
The successful supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for Pentrehafod School, located in Swansea, Wales.
The value of the contract is approximately £190,000 per annum.
The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2029 and will be on a guaranteed performance basis offering a fixed annual subsidy to the school. There will be the option to extend the contract for a further term further term of one + one years.
Pentrehafod School is a large secondary school located in Hafod, Swansea, serving pupils aged 11–16. With approximately 1,131 pupils on roll, the school operates within the local authority of Swansea Council and serves a highly diverse community. Pentrehafod has a strong inclusive ethos, supporting pupils from a wide range of cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds, and places significant emphasis on wellbeing, student voice and positive relationships across the school community.
The school is recognised nationally for its commitment to inclusion, having been the first secondary school in Wales to achieve School of Sanctuary status, reflecting its welcoming approach to refugee and asylum-seeking families. Pentrehafod also hosts a Specialist Teaching Facility supporting pupils with additional learning needs, alongside well-established provision for learners with English as an additional language. The school’s ethos centres on developing pupils who are ready, resilient, respectful and safe, underpinned by high expectations and strong community engagement.
The school places great value on their partnerships with parents and carers. They believe that pupils’ success is founded on forging positive relationships through mutual respect, and excellent teaching and learning experiences.
The motto for the school is "Learn to live, Live to learn". This reflects the school's philosophy of nurturing successful learners who have a lifelong love of learning and grow into confident, resilient, and caring individuals.
Please see PSQ document for more information.
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Total value (estimated)
- £950,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1+1
Please see PSQ document for more information.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90919300 - School cleaning services
Contract locations
- UKL18 - Swansea
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
24 April 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | Quality | 70% |
| Criterion 2 | Price | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Please see PSQ document for more information.
Contracting authority
Pentrehafod School
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCCD-6498-WZGQ
Pentrehafod School, Pentre Mawr Road
Swansea
SA1 2NN
United Kingdom
Region: UKL18 - Swansea
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government