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title: "Bishop Auckland College"
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# Bishop Auckland College

Buyer: BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c68f13b7-d1dc-46f2-a7a6-232f78f76474

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## Summary

Bishop Auckland College is seeking tenders for the management of their cleaning services, with a total contract value of £570,000. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and bids must be submitted by 15 January 2021. The college, located in Bishop Auckland, North East England, aims to engage a recognised service provider under an open procurement method. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and will run until 31 March 2026. This tender is classed within the building-cleaning services sector.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in cleaning services, particularly those equipped to handle TUPE regulations and manage existing staff transitions. Businesses with experience in maintaining service quality during contract handovers and a proven track record in delivering comprehensive cleaning solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this opportunity may enable these businesses to expand their client portfolio within the education sector while potentially increasing their market presence in the North East region.

## 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/86dc4264-a5af-4632-8feb-f752d924ea4d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £570,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2020 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86dc4264-a5af-4632-8feb-f752d924ea4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86dc4264-a5af-4632-8feb-f752d924ea4d
  6th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bishop-Auckland:-Building-cleaning-services./M595T62C7M
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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