--- title: "Provision of Cleaning Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037ce6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037ce6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037ce6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037ce6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-11" --- # Provision of Cleaning Services Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037ce6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037ce6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037ce6.json) ## Summary The Dorset Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of cleaning services. The contract entails delivering building and window cleaning services for public facilities and schools in Dorset Council, commencing on 1st April 2023. The contract period is initially set for 4 years, with the possibility of extension for an additional 2 years, potentially totaling 6 years. The procurement stage is 'active', with the award criteria involving quality, social value, and price considerations. This tender presents business growth opportunities for contractors capable of providing building and window cleaning services efficiently and effectively. Companies specialising in cleaning services, particularly in accommodation and building maintenance, would be well-suited to compete. The contract is open to multiple lots, providing opportunities for different regions within Dorset. Businesses interested in long-term contracts with scope for extension should consider participating in this tender process. ## Notice The Council is seeking to work collaboratively with suitable and competent contractors to deliver a combined building and window cleaning service provision to Dorset Council, and Schools/Academies, which is fit for purpose, flexible and cost efficient. The cleaning of public toilets, offices, libraries, day centres and youth centres will also be included within these arrangements. The intention is that the prime activity will be building cleaning services and the contractor(s) will also provide a window cleaning offer, either provided by the contractor themselves or through a sub-contracting arrangement. The contract(s) is due to be awarded in January 2023 for a contract commencement date of 1st April 2023. The contract will be for an initial 4-year period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027 with provision to extend, subject to satisfactory and continually improved performance, for a further 2 years, 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029, in yearly increments. The potential total contract period could therefore be up to a maximum of 6 years. ### Lot Information West Dorset The Council is seeking to work collaboratively with suitable and competent contractors to deliver a combined building and window cleaning service provision to Dorset Council, and Schools/Academies, which is fit for purpose, flexible and cost efficient. The cleaning of public toilets, offices, libraries, day centres and youth centres will also be included within these arrangements. The intention is that the prime activity will be building cleaning services and the contractor(s) will also provide a window cleaning offer, either provided by the contractor themselves or through a sub-contracting arrangement. The contract(s) is due to be awarded in January 2023 for a contract commencement date of 1st April 2023. The contract will be for an initial 4-year period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027 with provision to extend, subject to satisfactory and continually improved performance, for a further 2 years, 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029, in yearly increments. The potential total contract period could therefore be up to a maximum of 6 years. Additional information: Contracting bodies as listed in the Find a Tender Notice and bills of quantity. The full list of schools in the Dorset Council area are listed here in the Family Information Directory: https://familyinformationdirectory.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/kb5/dorset/fsd/results.page?familychannel=301&sortfield=title&sorttype=field&term Care Dorset was established on 3rd September 2022, for more details please see: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/-/about-care-dorset Renewal: The contract(s) is due to be awarded in January 2023 for a contract commencement date of 1st April 2023. The contract will be for an initial 4-year period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027 with provision to extend, subject to satisfactory and continually improved performance, for a further 2 years, 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029, in yearly increments. The potential total contract period could therefore be up to a maximum of 6 years. Mid Dorset The Council is seeking to work collaboratively with suitable and competent contractors to deliver a combined building and window cleaning service provision to Dorset Council, and Schools/Academies, which is fit for purpose, flexible and cost efficient. The cleaning of public toilets, offices, libraries, day centres and youth centres will also be included within these arrangements. The intention is that the prime activity will be building cleaning services and the contractor(s) will also provide a window cleaning offer, either provided by the contractor themselves or through a sub-contracting arrangement. The contract(s) is due to be awarded in January 2023 for a contract commencement date of 1st April 2023. The contract will be for an initial 4-year period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027 with provision to extend, subject to satisfactory and continually improved performance, for a further 2 years, 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029, in yearly increments. The potential total contract period could therefore be up to a maximum of 6 years. Additional information: Contracting bodies as listed in the Find a Tender Notice and bills of quantity. The full list of schools in the Dorset Council area are listed here in the Family Information Directory: https://familyinformationdirectory.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/kb5/dorset/fsd/results.page?familychannel=301&sortfield=title&sorttype=field&term Care Dorset was established on 3rd September 2022, for more details please see: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/-/about-care-dorset Renewal: The contract(s) is due to be awarded in January 2023 for a contract commencement date of 1st April 2023. The contract will be for an initial 4-year period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027 with provision to extend, subject to satisfactory and continually improved performance, for a further 2 years, 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029, in yearly increments. The potential total contract period could therefore be up to a maximum of 6 years. East Dorset The Council is seeking to work collaboratively with suitable and competent contractors to deliver a combined building and window cleaning service provision to Dorset Council, and Schools/Academies, which is fit for purpose, flexible and cost efficient. The cleaning of public toilets, offices, libraries, day centres and youth centres will also be included within these arrangements. The intention is that the prime activity will be building cleaning services and the contractor(s) will also provide a window cleaning offer, either provided by the contractor themselves or through a sub-contracting arrangement. The contract(s) is due to be awarded in January 2023 for a contract commencement date of 1st April 2023. The contract will be for an initial 4-year period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027 with provision to extend, subject to satisfactory and continually improved performance, for a further 2 years, 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029, in yearly increments. The potential total contract period could therefore be up to a maximum of 6 years. Additional information: Contracting bodies as listed in the Find a Tender Notice and bills of quantity. The full list of schools in the Dorset Council area are listed here in the Family Information Directory: https://familyinformationdirectory.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/kb5/dorset/fsd/results.page?familychannel=301&sortfield=title&sorttype=field&term Care Dorset was established on 3rd September 2022, for more details please see: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/-/about-care-dorset Renewal: The contract(s) is due to be awarded in January 2023 for a contract commencement date of 1st April 2023. The contract will be for an initial 4-year period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027 with provision to extend, subject to satisfactory and continually improved performance, for a further 2 years, 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029, in yearly increments. The potential total contract period could therefore be up to a maximum of 6 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013429-2023 | | 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 May 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | CARE DORSET C/O DORSET COUNCIL; DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST, ST JAMES' CE VC FIRST SCHOOL; DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST, WIMBORNE ST GILES CE FIRST SCHOOL; HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST, LYTCHETT MATRAVERS PRIMARY SCHOOL; HEATH ACADEMY TRUST, ST JAMES' CE FIRST SCHOOL; HEATH ACADEMY TRUST, ST MARY'S CE VC FIRST SCHOOL; HEATH ACADEMY TRUST, THREE LEGGED CROSS FIRST SCHOOL; WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST, THOMAS HADYE SCHOOL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Cranborne & Alderholt | | Westminster constituency | North Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90910000 - Cleaning services - 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services ## Release History - 11 May 2023 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013429-2023 - 27 Oct 2022 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030393-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://https://www.stjames.dsat.org.uk/ - http://www.alderholt.dorset.sch.uk/ - http://www.lmpsdorset.org - http://www.stmaryswestmoors.org/ - http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - http://www.wimbornestgiles.dorset.sch.uk - https://3lxschool.com/ - https://familyinformationdirectory.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/kb5/dorset/fsd/results.page?familychannel=301&sortfield=title&sorttype=field&term - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/-/about-care-dorset - https://www.thomas-hardye.net/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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