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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College - Tender for Cleaning Services

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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Award

12 Sep 2019 at 15:59

Award Notice
Tender

14 May 2018 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Litmus Partnership Ltd is seeking tenders for cleaning services at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College, located in Walsall, England. This contract, which is valued at approximately £106,000 plus VAT per annum, will commence on 1st April 2019 and run for an initial period of three years, ending on 31st March 2024. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the successful supplier required to provide quality cleaning services and related washroom supplies. The closing date for submissions of the Selection Questionnaire was 29th June 2018, with the award announced on 9th July 2019. The procurement method employed is selective, following a restricted procedure above threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the cleaning services sector, particularly those with experience in the education market. Suppliers with operational capabilities within the West Midlands are particularly encouraged to apply, as the contract necessitates a strong local presence for effective contract support and service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from this contract, which requires thorough management reporting to ensure accountability and performance monitoring throughout the contract period. The successful supplier will engage with the school’s senior management team, making this a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College - Tender for Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College. The contract will commence on 1.4.2019 for an initial period of 3 years. This contract will be fixed price in nature with the successful Supplier also guaranteeing the number of input hours to the contract as well as the quality of cleaning provision. We are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier who has current experience of working within the secondary school or HE / FE market place, ideally with a strong operational base within the West Midlands, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term. The scope of the contract covers all cleaning at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College. It also includes the provision of some washroom supplies. The successful Supplier will be expected to deliver a concise and detailed method of management reporting at the end of each month, thus updating the school senior management team within on the contract performance. The current value of the contract is approximately 106 000,00 GBP plus VAT per annum. Additional information: Interest in the selection process should be expressed via email only to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk clearly stating within this email which contract / notice you are referring to. Please also provide, as a minimum, a contact name, full company postal address and telephone number. The Selection Questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/st_francis_of_assisi_catholic_technology_college__cleaning_services The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 29.6.2018 (12:00). Suppliers are required to ensure that documents are obtained and returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. Documents in respect of economic / financial standing (where indicated in the Selection Questionnaire) shall be returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. It will be the Supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this Contract Notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity. The contracting authority will consider variant bids, evaluating them (so far as the variant or the evaluation of the variant is in the opinion of the contracting authority practicable) on the same basis as a conforming bid, but shall not be obliged to accept any such bid in preference to a conforming bid even if the variant bid scores more highly. No variant will be considered unless the bidder simultaneously submits a conforming bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8741d39b-fca4-465a-ac0c-11a01c9c0c4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b5d5767-f3b8-43f3-a5ae-44d454a13c60
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£353,147 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS9 0RN
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Aldridge Central and South
Westminster Constituency
Aldridge-Brownhills

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIDELIS CONTRACT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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