--- title: "Relief Caretaking Services for Primary Schools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-05d46c8a-5102-4b6b-b7f0-fcadb692239e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-05d46c8a-5102-4b6b-b7f0-fcadb692239e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05d46c8a-5102-4b6b-b7f0-fcadb692239e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05d46c8a-5102-4b6b-b7f0-fcadb692239e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "B4SCHOOLS LTD" published: "2017-02-22" --- # Relief Caretaking Services for Primary Schools Buyer: B4SCHOOLS LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05d46c8a-5102-4b6b-b7f0-fcadb692239e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-05d46c8a-5102-4b6b-b7f0-fcadb692239e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05d46c8a-5102-4b6b-b7f0-fcadb692239e.json) ## Summary B4Schools Ltd is conducting an open tender for "Relief Caretaking Services for Primary Schools" in the facilities management services category. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 1st March 2017. The services required include key holding, caretaking cover, and emergency response for no less than 12 primary and special schools located in the South East and London regions of the United Kingdom. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2017 and will last until 31st March 2018, with a total contract value of £20,000, and a minimum value of £10,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in facilities management and related services. Companies capable of providing key holding, caretaking, and emergency response services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this project could enhance their portfolio and open doors to future contracts within the education sector. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term relationships with schools and boost operational capabilities in service delivery. ## Notice RELIEF SUPPORT CARETAKING SERVICE SUMMARY SPECIFICATION Contractors are required to provide a mixed range of services (not necessarily at all schools and not necessarily all at the same time) to support the caretaking security and tenure of no less than 12 Primary, Special Schools. 1. Key Holding Service: The collection, safe keeping, 24 hour availability and return when requested of specified school entrance/gate keys to enable both emergency access to named personnel and or emergency services and enable you to respond within the 2 hour timeframe when requested. 2. Planned and Unplanned unlock/open and lock/close service: Early morning and or evening, ensuring the school is fully open, alarm disarmed, safe and ready for school sessions starting (as per individual school requirements) and at the end of the school day ensuring the school is fully locked down, safe and alarmed. 3. Planned and Unplanned Full day caretaking cover: In addition to the above requiring a competent member of staff to carry out the full duties of the caretaker throughout the shift to include cleaning, porterage, minor repairs and support in accordance with the individual school requirements. 4. Emergency Response in conjunction with keyholding): In addition to the above key holding service, provide a 24 hour , 365 day response service as and when required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7579e587-abf7-4659-a328-928347e0f07d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | B4SCHOOLS LTD | | Locality | BECKENHAM | | Post town | Bromley | | Postcode | BR3 1RF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley | | Local authority | Bromley | | Electoral ward | Beckenham Town & Copers Cope | | Westminster constituency | Beckenham and Penge | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79993100 - Facilities management services ## Release History - 22 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7579e587-abf7-4659-a328-928347e0f07d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7579e587-abf7-4659-a328-928347e0f07d 22nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB139110 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.b4schools.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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