This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2024 at 10:57

Tender

01 Mar 2024 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of cleaning services at Swindon Academy has concluded with an award. The buyer, Swindon Academy, located in Swindon (UKK14 region), sought a contractor through a selective, restricted procedure to provide a full daily cleaning service, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2024. The contract, classified under the CPV code 90919300 for school cleaning services, is offered for an initial three-year term with the possibility of two 12-month extensions, potentially extending the total duration to five years. The tender process, which was active and involved a standstill period as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, has concluded with Weston Support Services Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £1,505,279.05. The review process includes provisions for aggrieved parties to take action in the High Court if necessary.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers specialising in cleaning and maintenance services, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by Weston Support Services Ltd, an SME itself, securing the contract. Companies interested in such tenders should demonstrate the ability to meet strict quality and price criteria, as outlined with a 70% emphasis on quality and 30% on price. The ongoing nature and optional extensions of the contract provide long-term stability and recurring business prospects for successful bidders. The Swindon Academy's adherence to selective procurement methods ensures that only qualified suppliers are considered, promoting a high standard of service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Swindon Academy - Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Swindon Academy is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service.The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 01 September 2024.The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time.TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swindon Academy are currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service.The contract is being offered for a three year period with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 01 September 2024.The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time.TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0444a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024456-2024
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,505,279 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further notices will be published in 2026, 2027 or 2028 dependent on the exercising of contract extension options.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swindon Academy
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1JR
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Weston Support Services Ltd

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