Award

Highworth Grammar School ~ Cleaning Services Tender

HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2022 at 18:05

Tender

02 Dec 2021 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for cleaning services at Highworth Grammar School is currently in the award stage. The tender, initiated by Highworth Grammar School located in Kent, aims to secure a contractor for school cleaning services, classed under "services" with a CPV code of 90919300. The successful contract will be for a fixed price over three years, starting from 25 May 2022, with a total contract value of £436,020. The procurement was conducted through a selective procedure, and while the governing body prioritises value for money, the award criteria are not solely price-driven.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the cleaning services industry looking to expand their business. Companies that can demonstrate innovative cleaning solutions and are experienced in educational environments may find this contract particularly appealing, as the school values quality and service innovation. The successful bidder will have the chance to work closely with Highworth Grammar School, supporting its commitment to providing a clean and conducive learning environment for its 1,534 students.

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Notice Title

Highworth Grammar School ~ Cleaning Services Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for Highworth Grammar School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for Highworth Grammar School. Highworth Grammar School is a successful 11-18 selective girls' school with approximately 71 boys in the sixth form. The school is widely recognised as being innovative and highly successful. During the June 2013 Ofsted inspection the school was judged to be an outstanding school. In 2019 our A level results placed us in the top 25% of schools nationally. The school was previously granted speciality status for Music and became an Academy in 2011. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1534 students on roll and 144 teaching and support staff. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 25 May 2022 and will operate as a Fixed Price Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the school a guaranteed cost per annum for the provision of cleaning services. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all cleaning services within the School, which includes the main school building, a separate building called Gower House which is used as a music block, 3 mobile classrooms and a large two storey sports hall. The total floor area is approximately 13,100 square metres. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Highworth Grammar School expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of cleaning services. The School expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of the school. The School believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. Much time therefore, is spent reviewing and planning schemes of work to ensure that they are differentiated to meet the needs of all students. The school is continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3-year fixed price basis Please see SQ Document for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fc9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009816-2022
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
£475,599 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£475,599 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£436,020 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 May 2022 - 24 May 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
TN24 8UD
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Furley
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOWN AND COUNTRY CLEANERS

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