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School Cleaning Contract - Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

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26 Jan 2023 at 12:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust has issued a tender for School Cleaning Contracts, encompassing multiple schools in the South East, South Central, and South West regions. The contracts are valued at a total of £7.4 million and are for a duration of 3 years with potential extensions. The Trust is seeking suitably qualified organisations to bid for the cleaning services, with specific award criteria outlined. The submission deadline for electronic responses is 31st March 2023, and the contract start date is set for 1st September 2023.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses operating in the cleaning services sector, particularly those with experience in school cleaning services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Trust is open to awarding contracts to organisations that meet the specified criteria. Bidders should ensure timely submission of electronic responses and adhere to the performance criteria outlined in the contract documents. The Trust has provided detailed information on the tender requirements and award criteria, aiming to create a transparent and competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Cleaning Contract - Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Notice Description

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is inviting suitably qualified and experienced organisations to tender for the cleaning contracts at all but one of its current schools, with potential for that and other schools to be included into the contract, during the term, inclusive of any extensions. Cleaning is generally over 39 weeks per year during term time with an additional 20 days outside of term time. There are exceptions and some schools have cleaning services over 51 weeks of the year (Christmas week is excluded), so that specific areas, such as offices and letting areas, are consistently cleaned outside of term time. There are three Lots, split geographically (South East, South Central and South West) and tenderers may bid for one or more Lots, up to and including all three. The Contracts are for 3 years, with potential for 2 x 12-month extensions, subject to meeting the performance criteria, as laid down in the contract documents. A contract will be awarded for each Lot.

Lot Information

School Cleaning Contract (TSAT) South Central

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is inviting suitably qualified and experienced organisations to tender for the cleaning contract, covering all of its schools in Portsmouth. There is potential for other schools to be included into the contract, during the term, inclusive of any extensions, as new schools join the Trust. Cleaning is generally over 39 weeks per year, during term time with an additional 20 days outside of term time. There are exceptions and some schools have cleaning services over 51 weeks of the year (Christmas week is excluded), so that specific areas, such as offices and letting areas, are consistently cleaned outside of term time. There are currently six primary and one secondary school in the Portsmouth area of the Trust.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions subject to meeting the performance criteria laid down in the contract

School Cleaning Contract (TSAT) South East

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is inviting suitably qualified and experienced organisations to tender for the cleaning contract, at all but one of its current schools, in Kent. There is potential for that and other schools to be included into the contract, during the term, inclusive of any extensions. Cleaning is generally over 39 weeks per year, during term time with an additional 20 days outside of term time. There are exceptions and some schools have cleaning services over 51 weeks of the year (Christmas week is excluded), so that specific areas, such as offices and letting areas, are consistently cleaned outside of term time. There are currently four primary and five secondary schools in the Kent area of the Trust, with all but one being situated within the Medway area. The other is in Deal. Eight of the schools are included in this tender exercise.

Renewal: Potential 2 x 12 month extensions subject to achieving the performance criteria as laid down in the contract documents

School Cleaning Contract (TSAT) South West

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is inviting suitably qualified and experienced organisations to tender for the cleaning contract, covering all of its schools in Devon. There is potential for other schools to be included into the contract, during the term, inclusive of any extensions, as new schools join the Trust. Cleaning is generally over 39 weeks per year, during term time with an additional 20 days outside of term time. There are exceptions and some schools have cleaning services over 51 weeks of the year (Christmas week is excluded), so that specific areas, such as offices and letting areas, are consistently cleaned outside of term time. There are currently three secondary and one primary school in the Devon area of the Trust. However, the Bay Educational Trust, which has 3 schools in the Paignton area, is seeking to join the Trust on contract commencement date.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions subject to meeting the performance criteria laid down in the contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039ace
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002406-2023
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

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,394,665 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 6NR
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLJ4 Kent, TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford

Further Information

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