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17 Feb 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Bushey St James Trust, located in Hertfordshire, is seeking a contractor for a cleaning services contract under a restricted procedure procurement method. The tender, titled "Bushey St James Trust ~ Cleaning Tender," falls under the industry category of school cleaning services. This tender is in the active stage and involves three schools within the Trust: Bushey Meads Secondary School, Little Reddings Primary School, and Hartsbourne Primary School. Interested suppliers are to submit their responses by 18th April 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1st January 2026, spanning three years until 31st December 2028. The total value for the contract is estimated at GBP 801,000.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with innovative approaches to maintaining educational environments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, although all bids will be evaluated based on the specified criteria. Companies that can demonstrate how their services align with the Trust's values and commitment to providing top-notch facilities for students and staff will be well-suited to compete. The contract covers extensive cleaning services across a total area of approximately 14,209 square metres, making it a substantial project that can significantly benefit the successful bidder's portfolio and market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Bushey St James Trust ~ Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

The Bushey St James Trust is an exciting multi academy trust in Bushey, Hertfordshire made up of three academy schools, Bushey Meads Secondary School, Little Reddings Primary School and Hartsbourne Primary School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Bushey St James Trust is an exciting multi academy trust in Bushey, Hertfordshire made up of three academy schools, Bushey Meads Secondary School, Little Reddings Primary School and Hartsbourne Primary School. In February 2012 Bushey Meads Secondary School and Little Reddings Primary School formed the Multi Academy Trust and the purpose behind the joint application was to develop links between primary and secondary phase education. The MAT expanded to three schools with Hartsbourne Primary School joining in December 2017. The long-term vision of the Trust is to expand further to included other local schools. The tender project is seeking to appoint Cleaning services contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities the 1243 students and 180 teaching and support staff at Bushey Meads School, 316 students and 47 staff at Little Reddings Primary School and the 183 students and 30 staff at Hartsbourne Primary School with a focus on cleaning excellence. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028. The School year is based on a calendar of 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(s), which currently includes: Bushey Meads School - 10700 sqm2 Little Reddings School - 2400 sqm2 Hartsbourne Primary School - 1109 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: - 2023-24 Bushey Meads School 175k Little Reddings Primary School 71k Hartsbourne Primary School 21k Bushey St James Trust 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. 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. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3-year fixed price basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005379-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
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
£801,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£801,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 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
Bushey St James Trust
Additional Buyers

Bushey Meads Secondary School

Hartsbourne Primary School

Little Reddings Primary School

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
WD23 4PA
Postcode Area
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Hertsmere
Electoral Ward
Bushey St James
Westminster Constituency
Hertsmere

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