Outsourced School Cleaning Services for Education
Helping your school or multi-academy trust to procure reliable outsourced school cleaning services – the best quality for the best price.
We manage the entire process of outsourcing cleaning services for schools, from defining the service specification through to tendering, supplier evaluation and contract implementation.
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Why Schools Procure Outsourced Cleaning Services
For schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs), it’s becoming increasingly difficult to maintain an in-house cleaning team. Recruitment is harder than ever, absences and burnout are at an all-time high, and employment overheads can be crippling.
This is why many schools now outsource education cleaning services to specialist providers.
Working with an outsourced cleaning firm for education offers several practical benefits:
- Consistent cleaning standards – Professional cleaning providers work to structured service schedules and quality control processes, ensuring classrooms and shared areas are clean and safe for your students.
- Reduced operational pressure – Managing rotas, recruitment, training and cover for sickness can take up significant time for school leadership teams. Outsourcing removes that administrative burden.
- Access to specialist expertise – Having experienced contractors in your corner makes it easier to manage safeguarding, infection control and working around school timetables.
- Cost control and budget clarity – Outsourcing your cleaning services ensures you have full control over budgets and enjoy a reliable clean every time.
Cleaning Services for Education Environments
Cleaning requirements within schools are different to commercial environments – we help you find a supplier who knows how to handle the high footfall, unique safeguarding considerations and strict hygiene standards you’re held to.
When we procure outsourced cleaners for schools, we ensure they’re qualified and experienced in working in environments like yours.
Typical services included in a school cleaning contract may include:
- Classroom cleaning – Daily clean of desks, floors, whiteboards, etc.
- Corridor and communal area cleaning – Keeping high-traffic areas clean and clear.
- Washroom and hygiene facilities cleaning – Toilets, changing areas and staff facilities.
- Dining halls and food service area cleaning – Cleaning between school meal services.
- Infection control and hygiene standards management – Infection prevention, especially important in winter.
How do We Help Procure School Cleaning Services?
We are education procurement specialists. We handle everything, so you don’t have to. Fully bespoke solutions, never off the shelf.
Why Choose Procure Education?
We are specialist education procurement specialists – we exclusively work with schools and multi-academy trusts, helping them find the right outsourced suppliers for essential services such as cleaning, catering and facilities management.
Chances are, procurement is one of the many things on your plate. Let us make things easier, cheaper and more efficient.
Our specialist accountants support with key financials, our sustainability experts work with you to find suppliers that meet your environmental needs, and our compliance managers guarantee that you’re fully adherent to any and all regulations.
We’ll become your cleaning procurement partners – the success, happiness and health of your students is our key priority, always.
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It all starts with a chat
We’re here when you’re ready. The first step is a no-obligation chat with our procurement specialists. We’re here to act as advisors. If you’ve got any questions, please do let us know.
