Tender

Richard Hale School ~ Cleaning Tender

RICHARD HALE SCHOOL

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10 Feb 2021 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Richard Hale School in Hertford has announced a tender for cleaning services, aiming to enhance the environment for its pupils and staff. This contract, identified as the Richard Hale School Cleaning Tender, falls under the services industry category. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an effective contract period from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2024, including a possible two-year extension. Bidders must meet a minimum annual turnover of £250,000 and possess appropriate insurance cover, including employers' liability and public liability insurance of £5 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in cleaning services, particularly those with a focus on innovation and quality. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in delivering high cleanliness standards and managing contracts proactively will be well-suited to compete. The project seeks contractors that can provide efficient cleaning solutions while aligning with the school's ethos of high expectations and respect. With an annual contract value of approximately £120,000, this initiative could contribute to a sustainable business growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Richard Hale School ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for Richard Hale School. Richard Hale School in Hertford is a comprehensive Academy educating boys from age 11-18 with girls in the Sixth Form.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029223
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002748-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8EN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

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