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title: "Leigh Trust ~ Soft FM Tender"
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# Leigh Trust ~ Soft FM Tender

Buyer: LEIGH TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c4c7

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## Summary

The Leigh Trust, located in Birmingham, has completed its procurement process for the "Leigh Trust ~ Soft FM Tender," which falls under the facilities management services sector. The tender aimed to source catering and cleaning services for five primary schools in the area. The contract commenced on 1 January 2022 and concluded on 31 December 2024, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, and four bids were received for this project, emphasizing the authority's preference for engaging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management, particularly those offering innovative cleaning and catering services tailored for educational environments. Companies that can showcase their capabilities in delivering high standards of cleanliness and maintenance, while also providing effective management support, will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on quality and proactive service, as well as the potential for contract renewal, creates an attractive prospect for reliable service providers aiming to foster long-term relationships within the education sector.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the Leigh Trust.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the Leigh Trust at the following locations: *Alston Primary School. Number of Students on roll: 660. Number of Staff: 98 teachers and support staff *Wyndcliffe Primary School. Number of Students on roll: 659. Number of Staff: 89 teachers and support staff *Leigh Primary School. Number of Students on roll: 472. Number of Staff: 73 teachers and support staff *Marlborough Junior and Infants Schools. Number of Students on roll: 641. Number of Staff: 91 teachers and support staff *Nansen Primary School Number of Students on roll: 779. Number of Staff: 105 teachers and support staff The tender project is seeking to appoint a Supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of cleaning and maintenance services at each of the Academies. The high-quality service levels proposed should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a pleasant environment for both the students and staff. The basis and rationale that the Client requires the successful Supplier to operate to at all times, is being able to provide an environment that is fit for purpose and that the Supplier is proactive in the management of the contract, thus ensuring that all specifications are achieved and that the frequency of cleans is as detailed within the tender specification. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1 January 2022 until 31 December 2024, with the option to extend the contract term for a further term of up to two years and will be fixed price in nature, with the Supplier invoicing the Client for one-twelfth of the annual cost on a monthly basis. It should be noted that the successful Supplier will be expected to bring to the cleaning element of the contract: innovation; new equipment; and cleaning methods, with BICSc standards being achieved as a minimum, thus ensuring that the highest levels of cleanliness are maintained in all areas at all times and also ensuring that the productivity of the cleaning operatives is enhanced moving forward into the new contract term. At present, 4 of the 5 schools have maintenance staff and 7 individuals are employed (5 x 36.5 hrs, 1 x 30 hrs and 1 x 24 hrs) year-round for planned preventative and reactive maintenance duties and work between the hours of 8:00am and 6:30pm predominantly Monday to Friday. It is proposed that additional site staff transfer to the successful Supplier and full detail will be made available in the invitation to tender documentation. Current duties include but are not limited to: *General plumbing *General electrics *External hard surface maintenance *Painting and decorating *AHUs / AC units *Plumbing ~ emergency call outs *Electrics ~ emergency call outs *Small building repairs *Pest control services *Gate maintenance *Emergency lighting maintenance and testing *Alarm maintenance fire and security *Lift maintenance *Legionella management ~ hot and cold-water systems planned preventative maintenance. *Health and safety audits / reports *Fire safety *Local asbestos management plan The Client's objectives: *To build upon the standards of cleanliness and maintenance services within the Academies *To receive a service that complies with the service standards. *To receive consistently high-quality cleaning and maintenance standards, via a motivated and fully staffed workforce *To generate an improved learning environment for all students, within the Academies *To receive proactive management support for the cleaning and maintenance staff *To hold regular review meetings with the successful Supplier Whilst the Client prioritises value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the Board of Directors and the Leigh Trust are not obliged to accept the lowest price. Please see the SQ document for more information. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/698HHY5835

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009738-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,030,000 |
| Lots value | £5,030,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,748,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEIGH TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B8 2YH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ward End |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCURO FM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 90919300 - School cleaning services
- 90922000 - Pest-control services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009738-2022
- 7 Jul 2021 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015701-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=683346169
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/698HHY5835
- https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Facilities-management-services./698HHY5835
- https://www.leightrust.co.uk/

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