--- title: "Relief Caretaking Services for Primary Schools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-afb509ae-fa10-4f16-90ef-814ffd42379f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-afb509ae-fa10-4f16-90ef-814ffd42379f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-afb509ae-fa10-4f16-90ef-814ffd42379f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-afb509ae-fa10-4f16-90ef-814ffd42379f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "B4SCHOOLS LTD" published: "2017-02-01" --- # Relief Caretaking Services for Primary Schools Buyer: B4SCHOOLS LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afb509ae-fa10-4f16-90ef-814ffd42379f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-afb509ae-fa10-4f16-90ef-814ffd42379f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-afb509ae-fa10-4f16-90ef-814ffd42379f.json) ## Summary B4Schools Ltd is seeking suppliers for its planned procurement of Relief Caretaking Services for Primary Schools, which falls under the industry category of office, school, and office equipment cleaning services. The initial contract, valued at £20,000 over one year, is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2017 and conclude on 31 March 2018. Interested parties should note that expressions of interest will be accepted until 1 March 2017, and the services are required in the South East and London regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method identified is a tender process, with an emphasis on engaging with the market to identify suitable suppliers who can meet the varying needs of 20 member schools. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning, facilities management, and security services, particularly those with experience in school site management. Companies with Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) status or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) capabilities are encouraged to participate. Competitors must be able to demonstrate compliance with insurance requirements and the necessary qualifications, including enhanced DBS clearance for staff. Suppliers should also be prepared to tailor their services to meet the specific needs of each school, providing a chance to establish long-term relationships within the education sector. ## Notice RELIEF SUPPORT CARETAKING SERVICE B4Schools Ltd would like to receive expressions of interest from contractors and or suppliers who can provide all or some of the Relief Caretaking services our members have identified ranging from short notice unplanned/planned opening and closing of the school, out of hours' emergency response and key holding to all day cover. B4Schools Ltd are seeking to engage with the market to try and source a suitable supplier for our members. There are currently 20 member schools that have shown an interest in having access to a relief caretaking support service. The initial term of contract would be for one year with a nominal estimated initial value of GBP20,000 (GBP1,000 per member school). Overview and Notes Each of the above service type would have a slightly different specification for each member according to need. Suppliers will need to demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of school site management, security and tenure. Suppliers will have to demonstrate appropriate insurance to include all aspects of key holding, security and tenure of premises and all aspects of the integrated service to both employees, staff, pupils and visitors therein. Suppliers will need to provide comparative references/referees. Any staff to be deployed to the school(s) will need to have as a minimum: - An enhanced current DBS clearance. - Be self-motivated and fit for the role. - Appropriate training i.e.: a) Health and safety b) Lone working c) Cleaning d) First Aid e) Manual handling f) COSHH School members will be required to provide appropriate information to assist the supplier in providing the service to include but not exhaustive: - - Floor plan of the school - Site and grounds plan. - Key and lock data - Fire Plans - Alarm details and alarm points - Unlock /Lock checklist procedures - Authorisations, policies and approvals in the securing and making safe premises. - Point of contact in an emergency. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f6ffca2-cf3a-42ab-82ea-8c12dc4517f9 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Mar 2017 | | 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 | Planned | | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services - 79993100 - Facilities management services - 90919000 - Office, school and office equipment cleaning services - 90919300 - School cleaning services ## Release History - 1 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f6ffca2-cf3a-42ab-82ea-8c12dc4517f9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f6ffca2-cf3a-42ab-82ea-8c12dc4517f9 1st February 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB138031 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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