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31 Mar 2023 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Samphire Star Education Trust has issued a tender for school cleaning services covering four schools in Kent, including Astor Secondary School and other primary schools. The contract, valued at £720,843.84 GBP, spans three years starting from September 2023. The Trust seeks innovative contractors to enhance service provision, with a focus on supporting educational values and advancing student outcomes.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for cleaning service providers, particularly those well-versed in the education sector, to engage with a reputable educational trust. With a selective procurement method and a deadline of April 17, 2023, this opportunity calls for responsive bids that align with the Trust's ethos and commitment to educational excellence. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality cleaning services tailored to school environments are well-suited to compete and potentially secure a lucrative contract with the Trust.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Samphire Star Education Trust ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all cleaning services within the Trust, which currently includes: Astor Secondary School Barton Junior School Shatterlocks Infant School White Cliffs Primary & Nursery

Lot Information

Lot 1

Samphire Star Education Trust. Our Trust began working together in 2007 as a maintained federation and converted to an academy trust in 2012. In 2022 we have rebranded as we look towards the future and reaffirm the values that drive us in striving to provide achievement for all those learning or working in the Trust. Our trust is a family of schools working in collaboration as one entity to improve and maintain high educational standards. Our trust has a single legal and moral purpose: to advance education for the public benefit. We are currently 4 schools, 1 Secondary and 3 Primaries working closely together to ensure the best outcomes for the children in our care. 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 1,585 students on roll and 210 teaching and support staff. The Trust 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 2023 to 2026 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the Trust a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of cleaning services. The Trust year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that Trust will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. Samphire Star Education Trust expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of cleaning services. The Trust expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of the Trust. The Trust 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. As a Trust who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need 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 information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b7fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009557-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
£720,843 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£720,843 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Samphire Star Education Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
CT17 0AS
Postcode Area
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Tower Hamlets
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

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