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Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust ~ Cleaning Tender

Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust

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11 Dec 2024 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Cleaning Tender" focusing on school cleaning services. This contract covers services for Tennyson Road Primary School South, Tennyson Road Primary School North, and Lime Tree Primary Academy located in Luton and Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. The procurement process follows a restricted procedure and the contract period runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st August 2028, with a potential extension of up to two years. The estimated value of the contract is GBP 796,620, with applications required by 17th January 2025. The process will involve a selective procurement method, with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 suppliers being shortlisted for the next stage commencing on 10th February 2025.

This tender represents a robust growth opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with innovative approaches and the ability to enhance operational productivity while meeting high cleanliness standards. It is well-suited for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate compliance with BICSc standards and have a minimum annual turnover of GBP 1 million. Furthermore, the successful bidder will be expected to provide new equipment and cleaning methods to ensure the highest levels of cleanliness are maintained. This contract offers a stable and significant revenue stream over its duration, with a fixed annual contract value of approximately GBP 159,324, providing a solid foundation for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Cleaning services for Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust at the following Sites: Tennyson Road Primary School South Tennyson Road, Luton, LU1 3RS Tennyson Road Primary School North Surrey Street, Luton, LU1 3BZ Lime Tree Primary Academy Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN

Lot Information

Lot 1

About Tennyson Road Primary School South and Tennyson Road Primary School North This is one school but is comprised of two separate sites located within a short distance from each other. The school provides learning for children form Reception to year 6, combined the two schools have approximately 745 pupils. Tennyson Road Primary School South has approximately 267 pupils between the ages of 4 - 11 (Reception to year 6). Tennyson Road Primary School North has approximately 478 pupils between the ages of 4 - 11 (Reception to year 6). Further details can be found on the school's website: Tennyson Road Primary School - Welcome Lime Tree Primary Academy Lime Tree is a school that provides education for children aged 4-11 (Reception to Year 6) and includes a nursery school provision. The school has approximately 294 pupils. Further details can be found on the school's website: Lime Tree Academy - Nursery The tender The Trust is running this tender project in seeking to appoint a contractor/partner whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of cleaning services within the facilities at the various schools . The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a pleasant environment for both the pupils and staff at all the schools within the Trust. The basis and rationale for the client's requirements is that the successful contractor must ensure the cleaning services at the schools are fit for purpose at all times. Additionally, the contractor must be proactive in managing the contract, ensuring that all specifications are met and that the cleaning frequency, as outlined in the tender specification, is adhered to. The contract being tendered is from 1st August 2025 to 30th August 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 PS159,324 The value of the new contract is circa PS796,620 (Current annual contract cost, multiplied by 5-year term of the contract) Other notes: *Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 year + 1+ 1 year's basis. *Please be advised that the cleaning service is currently contracted to Avalon Cleaning Systems *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 PS2,000 plus VAT, directly to the Litmus Partnership, upon contract award. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/5Y75Z86EFH

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c725
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039938-2024
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
£796,620 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£796,620 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust
Additional Buyers

Lime Tree Primary Academy

Tennyson Road Primary School South

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
LU1 3BZ
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
South
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

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