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Dartford Grammar School for Boys ~ Cleaning Tender

DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS

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01 Nov 2024 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Dartford Grammar School for Boys ~ Cleaning Tender" is being managed by Dartford Grammar School for Boys, located in West Hill, Dartford, United Kingdom. This tender pertains to school cleaning services under the industry category of services and follows a restricted procurement method. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, aiming to close on 6th December 2024, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028. The estimated contract value is £907,500. Key dates mentioned include the tender submission deadline and the contract commencement and conclusion dates, with the location of the services being within the region of Kent, UKJ4.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the cleaning services industry, especially those that demonstrate initiative and innovation. With a focus on providing high-quality cleaning services for the academic and staff facilities, this contract can lead to substantial business growth and the development of a strong portfolio. The procurement process allows for variant bids, encouraging competitive and creative solutions, provided they are submitted alongside conforming bids. Ideal candidates are businesses capable of delivering consistent and high-quality cleaning services while aligning with the school's values and commitment to excellence, making this an attractive opportunity for SMEs aiming to expand their market presence in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Dartford Grammar School for Boys ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1515 students on roll and 224 teaching and support staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Requirement Dartford Grammar School was founded in 1576 and is one of the oldest schools in England. For nearly 450 years, Dartford Grammar School has enabled young people from Dartford and its surrounding area to achieve great things. It is proud of the confident, thoughtful, energetic global citizens that leave the school, fully prepared to contribute to the community, and to rise to the challenges of an increasingly complex future in the wider world. Judged outstanding in every OfStEd inspection, Dartford Grammar School provides a broad, balanced international education, following the principles of The International Baccalaureate both in the Middle Years and the Sixth Form. We are a Boys Grammar school who also admit girls into the 6th Form. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1515 students on roll and 224 teaching and support staff, The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from April 2025 to March 2028 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of cleaning services. The School year is based on a calendar on 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all cleaning services within the School, which currently includes xxxxxxxxxxxxx Include site map / building plan and sqm2 Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The value of the current contract is: - 2023 / 2024 = PS302,500 Dartford Grammar School expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of cleaning services. The School expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of the school/ The School believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. Much time therefore, is spent reviewing and planning schemes of work to ensure that they are differentiated to meet the needs of all students As a school who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b36e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035539-2024
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
£907,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£907,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 2HW
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
West Hill
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

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