---
title: "WSCC - SA - Downlands School Cleaning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029ecd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-05-28"
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# WSCC - SA - Downlands School Cleaning

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029ecd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves West Sussex County Council seeking tenders for cleaning services at Downlands School, a secondary school in Hassocks, West Sussex. The tender, titled "WSCC - SA - Downlands School Cleaning," falls under the category of cleaning and sanitation services. The open procurement method allows for competitive bids, with the tender period having ended on 16 April 2021, following publication on 24 March 2021. The awarded contract value is approximately £980,000, with the contract period set to commence from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2026, including a possible two-year extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for cleaning service providers, particularly those specialising in educational institutions or large-scale contract cleaning. Businesses with experience in providing school cleaning services and maintaining high cleanliness standards will be well-suited to compete. Potential bidders should possess strong credentials in the public sector and demonstrate a commitment to quality service to secure contracts from local authorities like West Sussex County Council.

## Notice

WSCC are seeking the services of a cleaning company to deliver cleaning and janitorial services for Downlands School, located in the east of the county in Hassocks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

WSCC are seeking the services of a cleaning company to deliver cleaning and janitorial services for Downlands School, located in the east of the county in Hassocks.Downlands Community School is a maintained, academically successful secondary school for pupils aged 11-16, currently catering for around 1200 pupils. It achieves outstanding results (OFSTED outstanding 2017). The school is set in an enviable location at the foot of the beautiful South Downs, just north of Brighton, Sussex.

Renewal: Possible 2 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011940-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £980,000 |
| Lots value | £980,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEMINI SOUTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
- 90919300 - School cleaning services

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011940-2021
- 24 Mar 2021 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005979-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westsussex.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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