Lord Williams's School ~ Cleaning Tender

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    "description": "The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. It will be the supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this contract notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity. The contracting authority will consider variant bids, evaluating them (so far as the variant or the evaluation of the variant is in the opinion of the contracting authority practicable) on the same basis as a conforming bid, but shall not be obliged to accept any such bid in preference to a conforming bid even if the variant bid scores more highly. No variant will be considered unless the bidder simultaneously submits a conforming bid. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Oxfordshire:-School-cleaning-services./8Z38Y2MX5M To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/8Z38Y2MX5M GO Reference: GO-2025131-PRO-29275130",
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        "description": "Lord Williams's School is a vibrant and well-regarded comprehensive institution that caters to the educational needs of Thame and its surrounding rural communities. Currently, it boasts an enrolment of approximately 2,276 students, including those in the Sixth Form. The school is divided into two campuses: the Lower School, which accommodates students Years 7 to 9, and the Upper School, serving Years 10, 11, and the Sixth Form students.",
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                "description": "Lord Williams's School is a vibrant and well-regarded comprehensive institution that caters to the educational needs of Thame and its surrounding rural communities. Currently, it boasts an enrolment of approximately 2,276 students, including those in the Sixth Form. The school is divided into two campuses: the Lower School, which accommodates students Years 7 to 9, and the Upper School, serving Years 10, 11, and the Sixth Form students. Across the campuses, the school is equipped with a variety of facilities designed to enhance the learning experience. Including a purpose-built drama studio, sports halls and a new science building, additionally, the Sixth Form has its own dedicated study area and common room. The tender The cleaning services at Lord Williams's School are currently performed through a combination of in-house staff and contracted services at both The Upper School and The Lower School. The school is now initiating a tender process to select a single contractor who can deliver innovative and cost-effective cleaning services for both facilities. The proposed service levels must be of high quality and maintain excellent standards throughout, ensuring a pleasant and conducive environment for both pupils and staff. The basis and rationale for the client's requirements is that the successful contractor must ensure the cleaning services at the schools is 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 September 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. Please see SQ Document for more information.",
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