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The FitzWimarc School ~ Cleaning Tender

THE FITZWIMARC SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2021 at 17:15

Tender

14 Jan 2021 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The FitzWimarc School, located on Hockley Road in Rayleigh, Essex, recently completed a tendering process for a three-year contract for cleaning services, which runs from 1st August 2021 until 31st July 2024. This procurement is categorised under school cleaning services (CPV code: 90919300) and was conducted using a selective procurement method. The procurement aimed to maintain high standards in their facilities, with a contract value of £894,750 over its full term. Key dates included a submission deadline of 5th March 2021, followed by an invitation to tender on 19th April 2021. The buyer encouraged innovation and new cleaning methods, requiring firms to meet specific selection criteria and insurance standards.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their services within the education sector. Contractors with expertise in high-quality cleaning solutions, particularly those who can demonstrate innovative approaches and meet the standards of cleanliness and operational productivity as outlined in the tender, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms with a proven track record in managing educational contracts and significant turnover will find this opportunity appealing as it seeks to enhance the learning environment for about 1,700 students at the FitzWimarc School.

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Notice Title

The FitzWimarc School ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for The FitzWimarc School. The FitzWimarc school is a comprehensive 11-18 school with about 1700 students and 220 staff. The school is extremely proud of its excellent reputation, not only within the town of Rayleigh but across the county of Essex. Our traditional values, where a caring, supportive environment is reinforced by high standards of behaviour, allow each and every child to develop a lifelong love of learning

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for The FitzWimarc School. School overview The FitzWimarc school is a comprehensive 11-18 school with about 1700 students and 220 staff. The school is extremely proud of its excellent reputation, not only within the town of Rayleigh but across the county of Essex. Our traditional values, where a caring, supportive environment is reinforced by high standards of behaviour, allow each and every child to develop a lifelong love of learning The school is oversubscribed and achieves above average examination results. A new block was opened in February 2020, housing the Dining Hall, and 12 classrooms and a new Reception and Front Office will open during the 2020-21 academic year. Tender information: The tender project is seeking to appoint a contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of cleaning services within the facilities for the school. The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a pleasant environment for both the pupils and staff. The basis and rationale that the Client requires the successful contractor to operate to at all times, is being able to provide a School that is fit for purpose and that the Contractor is proactive in the management of the contract, thus ensuring that all specifications are achieved and that the frequency of cleans is as detailed within the Tender Specification. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2021 until 31st July 2024 with the option to extend upon agreement with the school, for a maximum of a further 2-year period. The contract will be fixed price in nature, with the Contractor invoicing the Client for one-twelfth of the annual cost on a monthly basis. It should be noted that the successful contractor will be expected to bring to the contract: innovation; new equipment; and cleaning methods, with BICSc standards being achieved, as a minimum, thus ensuring that the highest levels of cleanliness are maintained in all areas at all times and also ensuring that the productivity of the cleaning operatives is enhanced moving forward into the new contract term. At present our Cleaning contractor provides equivalent of 301.5 hours cleaning per week. This cleaning is provided across 43 weeks of the year (39 weeks term time plus 4 weeks during school closure as agreed with the school). Cleaning is provided by *1 working supervisor *14 cleaning operatives There is one member of the team in addition to supervisor who attends during the day to service toilets. The current incumbent contractor is Birkin Cleaning Services Birkin adhered to the LGPS and3 members of staff who TUPE transferred to Birkin from the school are known to be members of this pension scheme. Please be advised that the Trust has a minimum requirement for a contractor's employer's liability/ public liability and professional indemnity insurance of not less than PS5,000,000. The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS1m The annual value of the current contract is PS 178,950 and therefore the total value of this contract over the maximum 5-year term is PS894,750

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028a5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018149-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£894,750 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£894,750 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£909,295 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FITZWIMARC SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
SS6 8EB
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Wheatley
Westminster Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRKIN CLEANING SERVICES

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