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title: "Excalibur Academies Trust Cleaning Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04369d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST"
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# Excalibur Academies Trust Cleaning Tender

Buyer: EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04369d

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## Summary

The Excalibur Academies Trust has completed the procurement process for a comprehensive cleaning service contract encompassing six schools in and around Bristol and the South West of England, including Marlborough. The contract, titled "Excalibur Academies Trust Cleaning Tender", falls under the school cleaning services category (CPV code 90919300). The buying organisation, Excalibur Academies Trust, headquartered in Bristol, executed a restricted procurement procedure to select the service provider. The contract, valued at £1,824,874.96, was awarded to Purgo Supply Services Limited and signed on 3rd July 2024. Key selection criteria included quality, presentation, and pricing, with 50% weight on cost, and other factors prioritising alignment with the Trust’s vision and values.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the cleaning services industry, especially those capable of demonstrating high standards in operational management and flexibility. Companies familiar with the educational environment and possessing a robust structure for on-site team support and absence cover are particularly well-suited for such contracts. SMEs with innovative approaches to cleaning solutions and strong communication and reporting mechanisms have an excellent chance to thrive. The Trust's emphasis on competitive employment packages and staff development could attract enterprises focused on sustainable growth and long-term partnerships within the educational sector.

## Notice

The Excalibur Academies Trust is looking for a cleaning provider to service six schools in and around Bristol and the South West of England. This includes two secondary schools and four primary schools. TUPE will apply.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for the provision of cleaning services in six schools - five in Bristol and a sixth in Marlborough. Appointment of a service provider that understands EAT's vision and values and always works to accommodate these. The winning service provider will be able to offer the following: * Appropriately dressed operatives (to reflect the duties that they are performing) * Strong absence cover procedures * Appointment of a service provider that understands EAT's vision and values and always works to accommodate these. * A supplier that is flexible and adaptable to the changing requirements of the Academy Trust * A service provider with a strong focus on innovation * A strong senior management structure and support structure for the onsite teams * A competitive employment package for the onsite staff team * Developing the retained staff * A priority in communication and reporting * A best value solution (cost and quality)

Renewal: The Trust may wish to extend the period of the agreement if required and agreed by all parties. The extension period will be one year with an option to extend for a further one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027416-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £560,000 |
| Lots value | £560,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,824,874 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS3 2JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Bedminster |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PURGO SUPPLY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90919300 - School cleaning services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027416-2024
- 2 Feb 2024 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003467-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=885455008
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-School-cleaning-services./M42D7H49KU
- https://www.excalibur.org.uk/

## Provenance

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