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The Maplesden Noakes School - Cleaning Services

THE MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Tender

16 Dec 2024 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Maplesden Noakes School in Maidstone, Kent, is seeking a provider for its school cleaning services through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £1,009,325, covers a period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with the possibility of extending to 31st July 2030. Key deadlines include the tender closing on 16th January 2025. This contract award follows the procurement process initiated on 16th December 2024. The school requires a contractor with robust management practices for maintaining a clean environment, which complements its high academic and pastoral standards.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specialising in professional cleaning and janitorial services. Companies with innovative approaches to enhance cleaning efficiency and experience working within educational environments will find this tender promising for business growth. SME contractors are encouraged to apply, and the selection process will consider quality (65%) and cost (35%) as award criteria. Contractors need to demonstrate financial robustness with a minimum annual turnover of £1 million and hold liability insurance of £5 million, which underscores the school's commitment to high-quality service provision and value for investment.

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Notice Title

The Maplesden Noakes School - Cleaning Services

Notice Description

The successful supplier is required to provide excellent cleaning services to The Maplesden Noakes School - a highly successful 11-18 mixed secondary school in Maidstone, Kent.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Overview: The Maplesden Noakes School is a large successful 11-18 mixed secondary school in Maidstone, known for its high academic standards and its commitment to providing an inclusive, supportive environment for all students. We recognise the responsibility that comes with the trust parents and carers place in us when they choose our school for their child. Our education is not just about helping every student reach their full potential across all subjects--it is about nurturing well-rounded individuals. Our mission is to provide the best curriculum and experiences for all students, giving them the best start to an exciting future. In addition to academic excellence, we focus on developing the 'whole child,' fostering key qualities such as resilience, curiosity, creativity, and confidence. We also prioritise core values of kindness, empathy, and respect. With a broad and engaging curriculum, paired with the right experiences, we aim to equip students for success in their next steps and beyond school life. Further information can be obtained here: https://www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/ Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide cleaning services to Maplesden Noakes School. The contract term will run for three years, from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with an option to extend for up to two additional years, until 31st July 2030. This contract presents an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current cleaning services at the school, covering both core term-time cleaning and periodic deep cleaning throughout the year. The school is committed to providing a high-quality learning environment where students can thrive academically, supported by clean, well-maintained facilities. As such, the school expects a tightly managed service and high levels of productivity from the cleaning staff at all times. Maplesden Noakes prides itself on its 'family ethos' and seeks a management style from the successful contractor that supports, encourages, and develops the cleaning staff. While the school is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted, it is focused on securing best value for the contract and, ultimately, for its students. Innovative and creative ideas for enhancing and improving the cleaning services will be welcomed. The school is looking for a contractor who will provide an engaged manager and supervisor, dedicated to working closely with the school and its staff to ensure the highest standards are consistently delivered. Value of contract: The annual value of the current contract is PS201,865 (the total cost per annum for the last contract year) Therefore the value of this contract is PS1,009,325 (total annual costs from the last contract year as above x 5 as this contract is for a maximum of 5 years) The contract shall be a fixed price contract with invoices raised monthly to the school. Additional requirements and information: *The School has a minimum requirement for a contractor's employers' liability and public liability insurance of PS5 million *The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS1 million *There are two incumbent cleaning staff currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme *The cleaning services are currently contracted to Birkin *The winning bidder is required to pay the tender fee directly to the Riva Partnership, upon contract award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c85c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067429-2025
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
£1,009,325 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,009,325 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£988,668 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 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
THE MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

THE MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL - CLEANING SERVICES

Contact Name
RIVA Partnership
Contact Email
tenders@rivapartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1252977017

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 0TJ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Allington & Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE CREST CLEANING

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