Award

Cleaning Services

FIRST ARK GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Aug 2019 at 21:28

Tender

03 Apr 2019 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement exercise, titled "Cleaning Services," is being conducted by the First Ark Group, specifically led by Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT). This tender seeks bids from cleaning contractors for services across the Merseyside area, which includes cleaning First Ark offices, community centres, and extra care facilities. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £620,000 and set for an initial two-year term starting on 1st July 2019, with options to extend for an additional four years. Key dates to note include the tender publication date of 3rd April 2019 and the tender end date of 2nd May 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with experience in providing accommodation, building, and office cleaning services. Companies positioned in the North West of England would benefit greatly from this chance to expand their client base through a long-term contract with a prime organisation focused on positive community impact. Interested bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high-quality cleaning services tailored to various facilities.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The First Ark Group consists of seven companies that work together with the over-riding purpose of making a real positive difference to our communities and to people's lives. This procurement exercise is being led by Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) for itself and on behalf of the other members of the First Ark Group and references in this document to KHT/First Ark/the Group should be construed accordingly. KHT is seeking bids from cleaning contractors to participate in a tender process for the provision of cleaning services in the Merseyside area. Services initially required under the contract are expected to include the cleaning of First Ark offices, community centres and extra care facilities. The contract will be an initial 2 year period with 2 annual options to extend by a further 12 months each, up to a maximum 4 years total contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b9b33c-b112-4de8-af8f-2d91aad48ae6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2019 - 8 Aug 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST ARK GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROMLEY CLEANING AND FM

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