--- title: "Additional Cleaning Support to identify the most economical and sustainable approach in providing cleaning services to the Trust" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b845415b-9f52-446d-8d79-f0f974a20e3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b845415b-9f52-446d-8d79-f0f974a20e3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b845415b-9f52-446d-8d79-f0f974a20e3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b845415b-9f52-446d-8d79-f0f974a20e3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST" published: "2017-12-19" --- # Additional Cleaning Support to identify the most economical and sustainable approach in providing cleaning services to the Trust Buyer: THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b845415b-9f52-446d-8d79-f0f974a20e3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b845415b-9f52-446d-8d79-f0f974a20e3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b845415b-9f52-446d-8d79-f0f974a20e3e.json) ## Summary The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking additional cleaning support to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its cleaning services. This procurement, classified under cleaning and sanitation services, is currently in the Tender stage. The tender was published on 19th December 2017, with a closing date for submissions set for 2nd January 2018. The services are required within the East of England, specifically Harlow, and aim to ensure high-quality cleaning through the deployment of a dedicated team and adherence to specified performance indicators. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning and sanitation services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver effective and sustainable solutions. Companies that can provide skilled healthcare domestic operators and compliance managers will be well-positioned to compete in this tender process. Engaging in this contract could lead to ongoing relationships with the Trust, paving the way for future bids and partnerships within the healthcare sector. ## Notice The aim of this service is for a small team of three to work with the Trust to identify the most economical and sustainable approach in providing cleaning services. The supplier is required to provide a detailed solution to the statement of requirements set out within the Specification and these standards are to be achieved through excellence and efficient use of staff and equipment. The drivers for quality for the cleaning specification will be performance based on key performance indicators (KPI), which will form part of a separate document. As part of the service requirement, the supplier will be required to provide: . Two experienced healthcare domestic operators for any part of the working day effective from Monday 12th January 2018 until 31st March 2018, operating within the Task Group and Quality standards (please refer to section 10 of the Specification. * One experienced healthcare compliance manager operating 24 hours per week (flexible) to carry out managerial audits to validate cleaning outcomes of technical audits and identify areas of improvement. The managerial audit team may include facilities senior management team, nurses, quality matrons or a member of infection prevention and control provider. The frequencies of these audits will be on ad-hoc basis and during unannounced management checks. Audits may also be triggered during other routine checks or following complaints with an aim to include entire specification within the contracted period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfeadc0b-5964-4f1b-a7ca-cc9cc33e7c6f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST | | Locality | HARLOW | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM20 1QX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex | | Local authority | Harlow | | Electoral ward | Little Parndon & Town Centre | | Westminster constituency | Harlow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2017 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfeadc0b-5964-4f1b-a7ca-cc9cc33e7c6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfeadc0b-5964-4f1b-a7ca-cc9cc33e7c6f 19th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/theprincessalexandrahospital/requests/16142 Please follow this Link to the Request on SourceDogg in order to apply - https://secure.sourcedogg.com/?ReturnUrl=%2frequest%2f16142 Additional Cleaning Support ## Notice URLs - http://www.pah.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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