Award

Cleaning Service Provision

BEDFORD COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2024 at 08:13

Tender

13 Feb 2024 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford College Group recently concluded a procurement process for the provision of cleaning services across its entire estate in Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. Managed under an open procedure, the tender relates to the services category and was awarded on 23rd July 2024, with the awarded contract valued at £3,431,738.10. The awarded contract has been secured by Brayborne Facilities Services Limited, who will be responsible for delivering these services across regions UKF24, UKF25, UKH24, and UKH25. The initial procurement stage began on 13th February 2024, and the tender had a submission deadline of 19th March 2024. The procurement included quality and price criteria, with notable emphasis on price (60%) and technical capacity (25%).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services to expand their portfolio and grow their operational presence in the education sector. Companies with strong technical capacity, robust health and safety standards, and competitive pricing stood a good chance of winning this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, with Brayborne Facilities Services Limited, an SME, ultimately securing the contract, highlighting that smaller businesses with the right capabilities can successfully compete in public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

Cleaning Service Provision

Notice Description

The Bedford College Group seek a single provider to provide cleaning services across the whole College estate in Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Bedford College Group seek a single provider to provide cleaning services across the whole College estate in Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0439be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022776-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,431,738 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Craig Pullen
Contact Email
craig@cpconsulting.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7531975978

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire, TLH24 Bedford, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAYBORNE FACILITIES SERVICES

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