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Award

23 Jul 2025 at 15:04

Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company (MAC), a body governed by public law and located in Coventry, has initiated a tender process for school cleaning services at three of its schools, scheduled to commence on 1 August 2025. This tender is categorized under school cleaning services within the services industry, and utilises a restricted procurement procedure method. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 29 November 2024. With a contract value of £2,533,500, this opportunity spans a contract period of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. Interested suppliers should note the requirement for TUPE compliance, including pension arrangements with the Local Government Pension Scheme.

This tender opens up significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with expertise in managing large-scale school operations. The contract encourages a minimum of five and a maximum of ten suppliers to participate in the competitive tendering process, thus providing a substantial opportunity for qualified businesses to expand their service offerings across the educational sector in Coventry. The procurement’s structured selection criteria emphasise the importance of demonstrating technical ability and economic stability, presenting an ideal platform for businesses capable of maintaining high service standards while managing complex staff and pension arrangements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company - Cleaning Services Tender

Notice Description

The MAC are seeking cleaning services providers to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning services outside of term time, at three Schools within the MAC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Holy Cross Catholic MAC was formed in September 2019, when 5 catholic primary and 2 catholic secondary Schools in Coventry joined together. The Holy Cross Catholic MAC has over 4,000 pupils and employs over 450 staff across their seven Schools - all of which are very popular and highly successful. The MAC are seeking cleaning services providers to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning services outside of term time, at three Schools within the MAC. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2025. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of all existing cleaning staff, including those who may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/362GXY437K

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a652
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042440-2025
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
£2,533,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,533,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,533,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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
Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV6 3BL
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GSO Ltd

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