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The Frank Field Education Trust Cleaning Framework Tender 2024

FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST

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11 Mar 2024 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Frank Field Education Trust has initiated a tender process for a cleaning services framework starting in August 2024 for Ellesmere Port C of E College, Birches Head Academy, and Handforth Grange Primary School. The trust aims to procure multiple providers for a multi-supplier framework catering to the cleaning service needs of its schools. The process involves the selection of 1 to 3 contractors, with a tender response deadline set for late May 2024 and potential interviews in mid-June. The contract period is planned for 5 years, with the possibility to extend by a further 2 years.

This tender by the Frank Field Education Trust presents an opportunity for businesses in the school cleaning services industry to participate in a framework agreement targeting the education sector. Companies with a strong local infrastructure and expertise in delivering high-standard cleaning services to schools are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement stage is currently at the selective procedure phase, with a focus on meeting the trust's specific requirements and criteria. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the minimum turnover and insurance requirements set by the trust to enhance their eligibility for participation.

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Notice Title

The Frank Field Education Trust Cleaning Framework Tender 2024

Notice Description

The Frank Field Education Trust are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for cleaning services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the trust to source cleaning services for its schools. There are initially 3 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for trust schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of contractors on the framework will be between 1 and 3 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a cleaning contract in place to commence in August 2024 for the Ellesmere Port C of E College, Birches Head Academy and Handforth Grange Primary School. Please note that this process covers all cleaning services within the Frank Field Education Trust schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in in August 2024 for the Ellesmere Port C of E College, Birches Head Academy and Handforth Grange Primary School. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for late April 2024. Tender response deadline is planned as late May 2024 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-June. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Frank Field Education Trust are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for cleaning services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the trust to source cleaning services for its schools. There are initially 3 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for trust schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of contractors on the framework will be between 1 and 3 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a cleaning contract in place to commence in August 2024 for the Ellesmere Port C of E College, Birches Head Academy and Handforth Grange Primary School. Please note that this process covers all cleaning services within the Frank Field Education Trust schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in in August 2024 for the Ellesmere Port C of E College, Birches Head Academy and Handforth Grange Primary School. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of cleaning service and support required by the Trust. Labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum level of turnover for this tender at 250,000 GBP which takes into account the contract turnover and cash flow associations. This is a discretionary pass/fail question on the basis that we will consider any additional guarantees and formal assurances such as parent company guarantors or similar which must be included to support any submission. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for late April 2024. Tender response deadline is planned as late May 2024 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-June. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).

Renewal: Option of up to two further annual extensions meaning a 5 year period in total with options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04476e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007745-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Neil Mayers
Contact Email
neil@rpj3group.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1516780193

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH45 6EA
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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