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St Mary's Catholic School ~ Cleaning Tender

ST MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2021 at 17:14

Tender

24 Mar 2021 at 18:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves St Mary's Catholic School in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, seeking a contractor for cleaning services under a tender titled "St Mary's Catholic School ~ Cleaning Tender". This contract, which falls under the services category with a CPV code of 90919300, is currently in the active stage. The expected contract period runs from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2023, with a potential extension for up to three additional years. Bidders were required to submit their proposals by 30th April 2021, with a minimum of five and a maximum of ten suppliers advancing to the next stage of the process. The procurement method utilised is selective, adhering to the restricted procedure guidelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the cleaning and facilities management sector. The contract outlines a need for high-quality service and innovation, making it ideal for firms that can offer new equipment and advanced cleaning methods. Businesses that focus on meeting the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) standards will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Given the scale of St Mary's Catholic School, which serves around 1,150 students and 150 staff, providers have the potential to establish a long-term partnership that could extend to a wider Multi Academy Trust tender in the future, potentially increasing their market presence within the education sector.

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Notice Title

St Mary's Catholic School ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for St Mary's Catholic School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

St. Mary's Catholic School in Bishop's Stortford is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' secondary school of approaching 1,150 students (Sept 2021) and 150 staff. There are a range of buildings or 'blocks', which have benefitted from an on-going cycle of renovation, including a recently competed renovation of the Victorian and Georgian blocks, which are due to soon return to their original function as the front of the school. Other projects recently completed include renovation of the Science laboratories, and of the maths and RE teaching classrooms. The school are due to start work on renovations of the Design & Technology facilities in the summer 2021. The school is heavily oversubscribed with over 720 applicants for Y7 admission for September 2021, this takes the school to offering a double bulge of 210 intake to meet with demand. St. Mary's Catholic School are proud of the holistic focus of the school in order to develop students academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically. There is a true sense of community, where every student and member of staff can feel valued and plays their part. 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 two years in duration 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2023 with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years at the discretion of the client. St. Mary's is in the final stages of becoming a Multi Academy Trust with 7 other schools. As an 8 school Trust, there is a possibility that all 8 schools may look to tender their cleaning services under one Trust wide contract for 1st September 2023 (yet to be confirmed) 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 there are 6 cleaning staff employed directly by the school which includes a working supervisor who also carries out cleaning duties as required during the day. There are also cleaning staff provided by a cleaning contractor (no fixed contract). There are 7 staff in total with 2 working in the morning and 5 in the afternoon. The current service is currently run In-House, supported by a daily rate contract boost from a third-party company which cleans around 1/3 of the site. There are incumbent members of cleaning staff who are members of the LGPS Please see the SQ document for more details. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/78JAGAXWKV

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029ef0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018147-2021
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
£775,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£775,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£687,835 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 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
ST MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
CM23 2NQ
Post Town
Chelmsford
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERGREEN FACILITIES SERVICES

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