Tender

Copthall Girls School Cleaning Contract 2025

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Educational Facilities Management is initiating the tender process for the cleaning contract at Copthall Girls School in Mill Hill, London (NW7 2EP), classified under 'Cleaning services' (CPV code 90910000). The tender is currently in the active stage. Interested parties must complete the pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) by 19th February 2025, with invitations to tender being issued on 19th March 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 450,000 and covers a period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with a potential fourth-year extension based on performance. The procurement method is a selective 'Competitive procedure with negotiation', ensuring a tailored and beneficial engagement for the school.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies in the cleaning industry that are flexible and competitive. Businesses capable of delivering high-standard cleaning services and managing a fully integrated cleaning model stand to benefit. The contract, while challenging, offers long-term stability and consists of managing an ongoing service with potential renewal options. Mid-sized cleaning firms or those specialising in educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those adept at navigating selective procurement processes and aiming for long-term contracts in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Copthall Girls School Cleaning Contract 2025

Notice Description

Copthall Girls School based in Mill Hill NW7, strives for excellence in all avenues and has high aspirations for its partnership with its cleaning provider. The cleaning provider will be expected to perform to the highest level delivering to exceptional standards. Our partners need to be exceptional, flexible and competitive in their approach to cleaning. The cleaning model will need to reflect this.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a TUPE contract. There is an incumbent provider in place. The school are seeking a fully managed cleaning contract.

Options: There is the option to add a fourth year if the contract is running to expectation, this would be discussed during 2028.

Renewal: There is the option to add a fourth year if the contract is running to expectation, this would be discussed during 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d576
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002216-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
Colin Wood
Contact Email
colin@efm-ltd.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2081254081

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA1 2BY
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Greenhill
Westminster Constituency
Harrow West

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