Tender

Chelmsford College - Building Cleaning Services

CHELMSFORD COLLEGE

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Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford College is seeking a provider for Building Cleaning Services, as outlined in their tender titled "Chelmsford College - Building Cleaning Services." This procurement initiative is overseen by Chelmsford College, located in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. The contract encompasses an initial duration of three years, beginning on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 1st September 2028, with potential extensions up to 31st August 2030. The open procedure process is being utilised, marking it as an active tender in the services category. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 27th May 2025, with any inquiries to be finalised by 19th May 2025.

This contract represents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the cleaning services industry, particularly those equipped to deliver high-quality, reliable services. The tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, opening the tendering process through an online platform that necessitates pre-registration and the submission of a Selection Questionnaire. Businesses able to showcase innovation, customer care, and crisis management, along with providing evidence of accreditations and experience, will find this contract especially advantageous. With a considerable budget of £1,500,000, the opportunity allows businesses to expand their portfolio while adhering to established quality standards.

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Notice Title

Chelmsford College - Building Cleaning Services

Notice Description

Chelmsford College, located in Chelmsford, requires a single provider of Building Cleaning Services. The contract is for an initial 3 year period commencing 01 September 2025, ending 01 September 2028. With the option of 2 x 12 month contract extensions until 31 August 2030.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ac1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018188-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 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
CHELMSFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
w.whitehorn@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01245 265611

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 0JQ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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