--- title: "Provision of a cleaning and caretaking service for Orwell Multi Academy Trust" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fbbe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fbbe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fbbe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fbbe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-01" --- # Provision of a cleaning and caretaking service for Orwell Multi Academy Trust Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fbbe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fbbe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fbbe.json) ## Summary The Orwell Multi Academy Trust, located in Ipswich, is seeking a contractor to provide cleaning and caretaking services across its six schools. This tender, valued at £900,000, falls under the category of school cleaning services and is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions accepting until 5th January 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2022, initially for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The buying organisation, Suffolk County Council, is overseeing the procurement process, which follows an open procedure. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in cleaning and caretaking services, particularly those with experience in educational environments. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in service delivery and compliance with stringent performance standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can enable growth for service providers looking to establish long-term relationships within the public sector, especially given the planned expansion of the multi-academy trust with a new school opening in September 2022. ## Notice Orwell Multi Academy Trust (OMAT) is an established multi-academy trust of six schools serving the community of Ipswich and the surrounding areas; Brooklands Primary School, Grange Primary School, Halifax Primary School (plus an on-site office bungalow), Handford Hall Primary School, Springfield Infants and Willows Primary School. An additional new build school, Grace Cook Primary School is due to open 1st September 2022.Currently there are two cleaning contractors and one in-house arrangement who are responsible for the internal cleaning of these schools. OMAT now wish to award the business to one suitably qualified and experienced sole contractor to provide cleaning and caretaking services for all these sites.The contract will be initially for three years with the provision to extend it for a further two years.The contract will commence on 1st April 2022 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Orwell Multi Academy Trust Cleaning & Caretaking Services Orwell Multi Academy Trust (OMAT) is an established multi-academy trust of six schools serving the community of Ipswich and the surrounding areas; Brooklands Primary School, Grange Primary School, Halifax Primary School (plus an on-site office bungalow), Handford Hall Primary School, Springfield Infants and Willows Primary School. An additional new build school, Grace Cook Primary School is due to open 1st September 2022.Currently there are two cleaning contractors and one in-house arrangement who are responsible for the internal cleaning of these schools and OMAT now wish to award the business to one suitably qualified and experienced sole contractor to provide cleaning and caretaking services for all these sites. The contract to commence 1st April 2022 Renewal: Three year contract with the option to extend on a one year plus one year basis ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029771-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | Lots value | £900,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90919300 - School cleaning services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2021 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029771-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolk.gov.uk - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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