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title: "CT0812 - Stair Cleaning for Council Owned and Mixed Tenure Blocks"
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# CT0812 - Stair Cleaning for Council Owned and Mixed Tenure Blocks

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028f1c

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting a procurement process titled "CT0812 - Stair Cleaning for Council Owned and Mixed Tenure Blocks," aimed at providing communal stair cleaning services across approximately 2,500 to 3,000 blocks in Edinburgh. This tender falls under the cleaning services industry category and is currently in the Award stage. The framework commenced in July 2021 and is set to last for two years, with an option for two additional years. Potential bidders should be aware that the procurement follows a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with bid submissions having been accepted until 3rd March 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those experienced in large-scale contracts or with the capacity to manage multiple properties simultaneously. The framework allows for competition among three selected contractors, creating avenues for subcontracting or collaborations, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can demonstrate excellent service quality, possess relevant qualifications, and are capable of complying with TUPE regulations are particularly well-positioned to succeed in this tender.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to appoint 3 suitably qualified and experienced contractors to a framework for the provision and delivery of communal stair cleaning services and open access deck cleaning services, to approximately 2500 - 3000 blocks within the boundaries of the City of Edinburgh Council, the numbers are indicative and not guaranteed. Service users can be in Council properties, privately owned blocks or mixed tenure blocks. The framework is expected to commence in July 2021 and will continue for a period of 2 years, with an optional further period of 2 years Bidder should note TUPE may apply

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is the Councils intention to conduct a 2-stage tender process for a 4 year contract on a 2+1+1 basis. There is an emphasis on quality as well as price and submissions will be assessed on the most economically advantageous tender based on a ratio of 60% Price and 40% Quality. Contractors should be aware that being appointed to the Framework is no guarantee work and that the Council will apply the following methodology to all orders placed. Framework Operation The 1st ranked contractor within the Framework will be offered the initial business (2000 to 2500 stairs) in the first instance throughout the Framework Contract period. If, for whatever reason, the 1st ranked contractor cannot meet the requirements during the Framework Contract period the 2nd ranked contractor will be offered the work and so on. This arrangement is required to drive best value whilst ensuring business continuity. For substantial additions to the service or for additional services, the Council may conduct a mini competition between the three framework providers. The requirement: Standard weekly cleans to properties as detailed within the Short Service Specification, comprise of cleaning of all internal communal areas, the main entrance, stairwells, landings, corridors/access walkways and rear entrance. This also includes any steps, porches and/or plats. All works must be carried out in accordance with the British Institute of Cleaning Science recommendations. All works must comply with the latest edition of the Health and Safety at Work Regulations Additional information: The Council may be required to provide additional services either as a temporary, permanent or ad hoc arrangement. These may include, but are not limited to: graffiti removal, chute cleaning, and fire damage cleaning. Full blocks with different requirements

Renewal: Up to two additional year long extensions. (2+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025941-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If extensions not utilised - Late 2022 If extensions utilised - late 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,128,580 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CALEDONIAN MAINTENANCE SERVICES; ISS FACILITY SERVICES; PERFECT CLEAN EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
- 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2021 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025941-2021
- 1 Feb 2021 at 17:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001990-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:419267-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

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