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title: "Bishop Auckland College"
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buyer: "BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE"
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# Bishop Auckland College

Buyer: BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f34502f-fc9d-42b7-8443-87367052e749

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## Summary

Bishop Auckland College has completed a procurement process for the management of their cleaning services through an open tender. This contract, valued at £1,120,882, is designated for services sector and will be carried out in the North East of the United Kingdom, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The purchasing organisation has indicated that potential bidders should be prepared to address complex issues such as the management of TUPE processes and fair pay claims for existing cleaning staff. The tender period concluded on 8th February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for larger service providers specialising in cleaning services, particularly those familiar with the TUPE regulations and employment law compliance. Successful companies may benefit from the long-term nature of the contract, enabling them to establish a steady revenue stream while contributing to an educational institution's operational needs. Businesses with a strong background in large-scale facility management and a commitment to fair employment practices would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Bishop Auckland College are requesting tenders from a recognised service provider to manage their cleaning services to the indicated contract. Providers must be able to demonstrate their capability to deliver the services via the documentation to be submitted, this service requirement will include the daily, weekly, monthly service requirements as well as managing TUPE process for the current staff. Within this current staff profile we would indicate there are some current, and post, cleaning operatives seeking Fair and Equal pay claims from past employment. Currently the incumbent contractor is in consultation with legal bodies on this process but no resolution has been agreed at the point of this tender opportunity. We would advise that we understand that this element is potentially transferable under Tupe regulations and advise bidding contractors to seek their own guidance on this area and bid with your own knowledge gained for any costs, charges and consultation requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c6ea802-ba1a-4580-a707-31e7ebe480b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,120,882 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,120,882 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE |
| Locality | BISHOP AUCKLAND |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL14 6JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Woodhouse Close |
| Westminster constituency | Bishop Auckland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KGB CLEANING AND SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c6ea802-ba1a-4580-a707-31e7ebe480b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c6ea802-ba1a-4580-a707-31e7ebe480b1
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=575027610
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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