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The Maplesden Noakes School ~ Cleaning Tender

THE MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2021 at 15:15

Tender

03 Feb 2021 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Maplesden Noakes School in Maidstone, Kent, is currently seeking bids for a Cleaning Tender. This procurement falls under the education services industry category, specifically focusing on school cleaning services. The tender period for submissions concluded on 8 March 2021, and the contract duration is set for three years from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2024, with a potential two-year extension. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, anticipated to foster innovative cleaning solutions that will uphold high standards within the school's environment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with expertise in educational facilities. With a contract value estimated at £650,000 for the entire term, businesses that can demonstrate a minimum annual turnover of £1 million and meet specified insurance criteria are encouraged to participate. The successful bidder will be tasked with delivering high-quality cleaning services, and those offering innovative approaches and state-of-the-art cleaning methods will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

The Maplesden Noakes School ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for The Maplesden Noakes School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Maplesden Noakes School is an 11-19 Secondary School in Maidstone, Kent, serving a catchment area in Mid Kent. In February 2012, the School became an Academy. It is currently in the process of expanding its roll and has been expanding by an additional form of entry since 2017 with a view to expanding its capacity by two forms of entry by September 2021. The School also has a thriving and expanding Sixth Form and once all year groups are at capacity the school will have a student roll of 1500 students. The School has been undertaking an expansion plan for the last 3 years and this includes the expansion of the catering hall, teaching facilities and a new 3 storey building due to be finished in May 2021 to accommodate the increase in student numbers. The Maplesden Noakes School is a High-Performance Learning School and we want students to be proud of their school and their environment ensuring that high standards and high expectations are modelled and demonstrated by both staff and students at every level. 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 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. 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. Current cleaning arrangement: At present the structure of cleaning staff is per the below - although there are currently vacancies within this structure: *Currently 5 part time cleaning operatives (pre Covid 10 part time cleaning operatives & 1 Cleaning Supervisor) The above is due to COVID and the change in cleaning requirements and is currently being supplemented with agency cleaners together with the times and structure having to be changed to support the cleaning of year group bubbles. The current provision is run in house with the exception of the current agency staff who operate on a needs basis. There 5 incumbent members of cleaning staff are members of the LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) Please be advised that the school has a minimum requirement for a contractor's employers liability/ public liability and professional indemnity insurance of PS5m 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 PS130k (what it currently costs the school for staffing and materials) based on pre Covid costs based on Sept 2018-Aug 2019 annual accounts. Therefore the value of the term of the contract is approximately PS650k (annual value of the contract x 5yrs)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028ffd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017967-2021
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
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 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 MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspatnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
ME16 0TJ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Allington & Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRKIN CLEANING SERVICES

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