Tender

Borden Grammar School - Cleaning Tender

BORDEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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Tender

23 May 2025 at 15:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Borden Grammar School, a sub-central government public authority located in Kent, is currently in the tender stage for its cleaning services. The tender has been titled "Borden Grammar School - Cleaning Tender" and is classified under the CPV code for school cleaning services. The procurement process is open, employing a competitive flexible procedure with key deadlines such as the expression of interest closing on 20th June 2025. The contract, starting from 20th October 2025, spans nearly three years, concluding on 31st July 2028, with potential extension until 31st July 2030. This tender presents opportunities within the services industry, particularly for those engaged in cleaning services, and the total contract value grossly estimated at £724,200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-quality cleaning services to expand their operations and secure a long-term contract. Ideal contenders are those capable of delivering not just superior cleaning services, but also innovative approaches to improve current processes. Businesses should have a minimum annual turnover of £500,000 and insurance coverage of at least £5 million in both employer's and public liability. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also encouraged to compete. Engaging with this tender could contribute to business growth by establishing a partnership with a reputable educational institution, value-based pricing and quality service, and potentially participating in a TUPE transfer, enhancing workforce capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Borden Grammar School - Cleaning Tender

Notice Description

We are a small and personal community school with approximately 970 students. We are committed to supporting and inspiring our young people to achieve their potential in a modern world. This means creating successful young people who understand that their future matters and so always try their best. However, the goal is not just a personal one. We genuinely want all our students to leave us with a fully developed 'moral compass' able to navigate the world and driven to make it a better place. Further information regarding the School can be obtained here: https://www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/ Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide excellent cleaning services at Borden Grammar School. Cleaning services here are currently delivered in house. The contract term being tendered is for just under 3 years, from 20/10/2025 - 31/07/2028. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31/07/2030. The initial term of the contract is set such that this aligns with the end of the Summer term in 2028. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current cleaning services at the schools. This includes both core term time cleaning and periodic deep cleaning throughout the year. The school is keen to secure a high quality cleaning service whereby its students are able to enjoy excellence in education, supported by excellently kept facilities. The school has a keen focus on ensuring a smooth TUPE transfer process for the current in house staff. The school expects both a tightly managed service and high levels of productivity to be delivered by the cleaning staff at all times, and the school expects a management style delivered by the successful contractor that supports, encourages and develops the cleaning staff. The school is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted for this tender, rather the school is keen to secure best value from this contract and to deliver best value to its students. Innovative and creative ideas as to how the cleaning services can be developed and improved, will be welcomed. The school seeks a contractor that is keen to work in partnership and who will deliver to its highest abilities, at all times. The contract shall be a fixed price contract with invoices raised monthly to the school. The tender process will be run under a two stage Competitive Flexible procedure. Additional requirements and information: *The Trust has a minimum requirement for a contractor's employers' liability and public liability insurances of PS5 million *The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS500,000 *There are incumbent cleaning staff currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme. *The cleaning services are currently run in house. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-KENT:-School-cleaning-services./UT8FHFC9MM To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UT8FHFC9MM

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended from 31/07/2028 for up to a maximum of 2 years to 31/07/2030 subject to satisfactory performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052434
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026859-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£603,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£603,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BORDEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

RIVA PARTNERSHIP LTD

Contact Name
Rachel OGrady
Contact Email
tenders@rivapartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01252 977017

Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
ME10 4DB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Waverley
Electoral Ward
Farnham Moor Park
Westminster Constituency
Farnham and Bordon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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