This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Feb 2024 at 16:05

Tender

25 May 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Zenith Multi Academy Trust has completed the procurement process for school cleaning services, awarding the contract to Birkin Cleaning Services Limited. The contract, valued at £1,457,401.70, was signed on 28th November 2023. The Trust, based in Essex, sought innovative cleaning solutions to maintain high standards across its schools.

This tender opportunity for cleaning services at Zenith Multi Academy Trust provides SMEs with a chance to secure a contract in the education sector. Businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those experienced in school environments, are well-suited to compete. The contract period runs from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027, with a potential extension of up to 2 years. The procurement method implemented was a selective restricted procedure, focusing on quality and innovation in cleaning services.

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Notice Title

Zenith Multi Academy Trust ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide cleaning services for Zenith Multi Academy Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 each school in the Trust. The high quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a pleasant environment for both the pupils and staff at all schools. The basis and rationale that the Client requires the successful contractor to operate to at all times, is being able to provide Schools that are 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 and standards achieved are as detailed within the Tender Specification. The contract being tendered is from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027 with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. 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. We are a South East Essex Multi Academy Trust, currently comprising 3 secondary schools and one primary school: The King John School in Benfleet, The James Hornsby School in Basildon, and Castle View secondary school on Canvey Island, plus Laindon Park Primary School and Nursery in Basildon. Three of the four School are rated Good in their recent Ofsted inspections respectively. The Trust's core aim is to ensure that we enhance the life chances of all the young people within the Trust to enable them to fulfil their potential and achieve the best possible outcomes. This is at the heart of everything we do. Please note that Castle View is not participating in this tender. Laindon Park Primary and Nursery School *https://www.laindonparkprimary.co.uk/ *Current annual cleaning cost PS18,981.24 + PS389.64 annual window clean *Monthind Clean *There are not incumbent staff within the Local Government Pension Scheme James Hornsby School *https://www.jameshornsby.essex.sch.uk/ *Current annual cleaning cost PS133,991.28 + PS2,274.36 window clean *Monthind Clean *There are not incumbent staff within the Local Government Pension Scheme King John School *https://www.thekjs.essex.sch.uk/ *Current annual cleaning cost PS261,743.40 + PS2,652 annual window clean *Monthind Clean *There are not incumbent staff within the Local Government Pension Scheme. Additional information: Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice. This contract has already been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cf81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005138-2024
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
£5,040,383 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,040,383 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,457,401 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Zenith Multi Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
SS7 1RQ
Postcode Area
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Castle Point
Electoral Ward
Thundersley South
Westminster Constituency
Castle Point

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Birkin Cleaning Services Limited

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