Cleaning Services Contract – Northern Star Academies Trust (15 Schools)

Northern Star Academies Trust is seeking qualified cleaning service providers for a multi-site contract covering 15 schools across Harrogate, Bradford, Keighley, and Skipton. The contract is divided into three geographical lots that bidders can pursue individually or in combination: Lot 1 – City Hub (3 schools): Byron Primary, Lapage Primary and Nursery, Meadow Bank Community School Lot 2 – Keighley & Skipton Hub (7 schools): Denholme Primary, Eastwood Community, Greatwood Community Primary and Nursery, Holycroft Primary, Parkwood Primary, Skipton Girls High, Victoria Primary Lot 3 – Harrogate Hub (5 schools): Harrogate High, Hookstone Chase Primary, New Park Primary Academy, Starbeck Primary, Willow Tree Community Primary Academy Key Dates: Invitation to Tender released week of 23 November 2026; site visits scheduled weeks of 23 and 30 November 2026 (after school hours); online Q&A session early December 2026; bid submission deadline 4 January 2027; presentations week of 11 January 2027; contract award 19 January 2027; contract commencement 1 April 2027. All bidding and documentation is managed through the Red Box Portal (www.redboxportal.com). Register your interest via the portal or request access by emailing admin@redboxcs.com.