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31 Jul 2024 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Felpham Community College, located in West Sussex, is inviting tenders for their "Cleaning Tender V2," categorised under school cleaning services. The procurement is at the tender stage with a closing date of 6th September 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £1,054,035 over a potential maximum term of five years, will commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The service area covers Surrey, East, and West Sussex, and interested parties should note a requirement for a minimum annual turnover of £1m and liability insurance of £10m. The official procurement method is a restricted procedure, and the tender period invites written submissions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, especially those with innovative approaches and advanced equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria. Successful contractors will be expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness and efficiency, adhering to BICSc standards, and potentially benefiting from a long-term engagement with regular invoicing. This is a prime opportunity for businesses keen on expanding their footprint in the education sector and contributing to a well-maintained learning environment.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Felpham Community College ~ Cleaning Tender V2

Notice Description

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 this school.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 cleaning is as detailed within the tender specification. The contract being tendered is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028 with an option to extend for up to a further two 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. Contract value: The annual contract value is circa PS210,807 The value of the new contract is circa PS1,054,035 (Current annual contract cost, multiplied by the maximum 5-year term of the contract) Other notes: *Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 year + 2 years basis. *Please be advised that there are two current cleaning staff in the LGPS *Please be advised that the cleaning service is currently contracted to Churchill Contract Services *Please be advised that the School has a minimum requirement for a contractor's employers' liability/ public liability and professional indemnity insurance of PS10m *The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS1m *The winning bidder is required to pay the Litmus tender fee of PS5,600 plus VAT, directly to the Litmus Partnership, upon contract award Please see SQ Document for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048672
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024006-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
£1,054,035 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,054,035 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Felpham Community College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
PO22 8EL
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Arun
Electoral Ward
Felpham West
Westminster Constituency
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

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