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Award

14 Aug 2024 at 12:05

Tender

29 Apr 2024 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Loreto College St Albans ~ Cleaning Tender" involves the buying organisation Loreto College St Albans, a secondary school located in Hertfordshire, UK (region UKH23). The contract, categorised under services in the school cleaning industry (CPV code 90919300), has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Brayborne Cleaning Services Limited. The contract commences on 1st September 2024 and runs until 31st August 2027, with a possible extension of up to 2 years. The procurement method used was the restricted procedure, which involves selective invitation to tender, and follows an accelerated process due to the contract start date. The total contract value is £716,585.20 GBP, as signed on 18th July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in cleaning services, to foster business growth by engaging in long-term contracts with educational institutions. The successful contractor is expected to demonstrate innovation in cleaning methods and equipment, adhering to BICSc standards to ensure high cleanliness levels. Businesses capable of providing high-quality, proactive management and effective communication will be well-suited to compete for such tenders, enhancing their reputation and expanding their market presence within the public sector. The contract’s fixed-price nature ensures predictable monthly revenue, making it an attractive proposition for service providers looking to stabilise their income stream.

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Notice Title

Loreto College St Albans ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

Loreto College is a Secondary School in St Albans with circa 947 students, who are tendering their cleaning services for contract commencement 1st September 2024.

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 the school. The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a pleasant environment for both the pupils and staff. The basis and rationale that the Client requires the successful contractor to operate to at all times, is being able to provide a School that is 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 is as detailed within the Tender Specification. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027 with the 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. Proactive management and communications are expected at all times. Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: Please note this is a Contract Award Notice - this contract has already been awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0455c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025774-2024
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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£716,585 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Loreto College St Albans
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
AL1 3RQ
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Brayborne Cleaning Services Limited

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