Tender

Provision of a cleaning and caretaking service for Orwell Multi Academy Trust

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Dec 2021 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Orwell Multi Academy Trust, located in Ipswich, is seeking a contractor to provide cleaning and caretaking services across its six schools. This tender, valued at £900,000, falls under the category of school cleaning services and is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions accepting until 5th January 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2022, initially for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The buying organisation, Suffolk County Council, is overseeing the procurement process, which follows an open procedure.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in cleaning and caretaking services, particularly those with experience in educational environments. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in service delivery and compliance with stringent performance standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can enable growth for service providers looking to establish long-term relationships within the public sector, especially given the planned expansion of the multi-academy trust with a new school opening in September 2022.

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Notice Title

Provision of a cleaning and caretaking service for Orwell Multi Academy Trust

Notice Description

Orwell Multi Academy Trust (OMAT) is an established multi-academy trust of six schools serving the community of Ipswich and the surrounding areas; Brooklands Primary School, Grange Primary School, Halifax Primary School (plus an on-site office bungalow), Handford Hall Primary School, Springfield Infants and Willows Primary School. An additional new build school, Grace Cook Primary School is due to open 1st September 2022.Currently there are two cleaning contractors and one in-house arrangement who are responsible for the internal cleaning of these schools. OMAT now wish to award the business to one suitably qualified and experienced sole contractor to provide cleaning and caretaking services for all these sites.The contract will be initially for three years with the provision to extend it for a further two years.The contract will commence on 1st April 2022

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orwell Multi Academy Trust Cleaning & Caretaking Services Orwell Multi Academy Trust (OMAT) is an established multi-academy trust of six schools serving the community of Ipswich and the surrounding areas; Brooklands Primary School, Grange Primary School, Halifax Primary School (plus an on-site office bungalow), Handford Hall Primary School, Springfield Infants and Willows Primary School. An additional new build school, Grace Cook Primary School is due to open 1st September 2022.Currently there are two cleaning contractors and one in-house arrangement who are responsible for the internal cleaning of these schools and OMAT now wish to award the business to one suitably qualified and experienced sole contractor to provide cleaning and caretaking services for all these sites. The contract to commence 1st April 2022

Renewal: Three year contract with the option to extend on a one year plus one year basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fbbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029771-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Wintersgill
Contact Email
andrew.wintersgill@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473260685

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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