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title: "The Barlow RC High School ~ Cleaning Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038391"
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buyer: "THE BARLOW RC HIGH SCHOOL"
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# The Barlow RC High School ~ Cleaning Tender

Buyer: THE BARLOW RC HIGH SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038391

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## Summary

The procurement process for the cleaning services contract at The Barlow RC High School in East Didsbury, Manchester, has reached the award stage. The contract, initiated through a tender, involves providing cleaning services to the school over three years initially, with a potential extension. The total contract value is £642,459.22 GBP, awarded to RCCN Limited. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 10th March 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for cleaning service providers, especially those with experience in the education sector, to grow their business by offering dedicated and professional cleaning services to The Barlow RC High School. Businesses with expertise in managing TUPE issues and operating under fixed-price contracts compliant with industry standards are well-suited to compete. The contract offers stability for the selected supplier and requires a high level of service provision throughout the school year, creating a platform for business expansion and sustained growth.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Cleaning services to The Barlow RC High School, Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6BX.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Barlow RC High School is a leading 11-16 Catholic High School situated in East Didsbury, Manchester, with c.870 pupils on roll. Established in 1985, the school is a Catholic, co-educational, voluntary aided comprehensive that is part of the Salford diocesan family of schools. The Barlow is a diverse and fully inclusive community and as such we welcome pupils of all faiths. Cleaning services will be required throughout term time with sufficient service provision during holidays to conduct periodic cleaning tasks and prepare the school for re-occupation. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2026, with an option to extend by a further two years. The School is looking for a contractor capable of providing a dedicated, professional and consistent cleaning service to the School throughout the year, with robust and responsive management support and the ability to provide contingency cleaning resources if required. The contractor will employ all cleaning staff and provide the necessary cleaning equipment and materials. We are seeking a suitably experienced contractor who has current experience of working within the secondary school or HE / FE marketplace, ideally with a strong operational base within the Stafford area thus allowing for responsive, contract support and management of cleaning staff. This contract will be fixed price in nature with the successful contractor working to an output cleaning specification which complies with the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) standards. The footprint of the School is c.7,400 sqm The incumbent cleaning staff are currently employed by a cleaning contractor and TUPE will apply. There are currently eleven cleaning operatives. Note that some members of staff have transferred previously under a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and as such prospective Bidders must be able to demonstrate their capability of running similar schemes as part of this contract under an Admitted Body Status. This is the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. Any company wishing to be considered for this contract must be able to demonstrate experience and depth of knowledge in the management and handling of TUPE issues. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/QVJY597Q26 For the Tender Documents please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Q6ZBC98EY4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011230-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £642,459 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BARLOW RC HIGH SCHOOL |
| Locality | EAST DIDSBURY |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M20 6BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Didsbury East |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RCCN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90919300 - School cleaning services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2023 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011230-2023
- 11 Nov 2022 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031996-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=776458450
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Q6ZBC98EY4
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/QVJY597Q26
- https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-East-Didsbury:-School-cleaning-services./QVJY597Q26
- https://thebarlowrchigh.co.uk/

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