--- title: "The Bay Learning Trust Cleaning Framework Tender 2024" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0438fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0438fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0438fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0438fc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BAY LEARNING TRUST" published: "2024-02-15" --- # The Bay Learning Trust Cleaning Framework Tender 2024 Buyer: THE BAY LEARNING TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0438fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0438fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0438fc.json) ## Summary The Bay Learning Trust is inviting tenders for a multi-supplier framework to provide cleaning services for its schools. The framework aims to procure services for 4 schools initially, with the possibility of more schools joining later. The trust plans to start the cleaning contract in August 2024 for specific schools in the Lancaster area. The procurement process involves a selection of bidders based on submitted documents, followed by site surveys and tender briefings in March 2024. The tender response deadline is set for late April 2024, with interviews scheduled for mid-May. The contract is expected to last for 5 years, with the option to extend for additional years. This opportunity to provide cleaning services for The Bay Learning Trust schools requires bidders to demonstrate a good local infrastructure and the ability to maintain high cleaning standards. Businesses with experience in school cleaning services and a turnover of at least £250,000 are well-suited to compete. The tender process involves meeting specific financial criteria, including compulsory liability insurance. Successful bidders will gain a 5-year contract with potential extensions, offering a stable and long-term business opportunity within the education sector. ## Notice The Bay Learning Trust are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for cleaning services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the trust to source cleaning services for its schools. There are initially 4 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for trust schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of contractors on the framework will be between 1 and 3 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a cleaning contract in place to commence in August 2024 for the Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Morecambe Bay Academy, Central Lancaster High School and Longridge High School. Please note that this process covers all cleaning services within the Bay Learning Trust schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in in August 2024 for the Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Morecambe Bay Academy, Central Lancaster High School and Longridge High School. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for March 2024. Tender response deadline is planned as late April 2024 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-May. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Bay Learning Trust are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for cleaning services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the trust to source cleaning services for its schools. There are initially 4 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for trust schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of contractors on the framework will be between 1 and 3 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a cleaning contract in place to commence in August 2024 for the Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Morecambe Bay Academy, Central Lancaster High School and Longridge High School. Please note that this process covers all cleaning services within the Bay Learning Trust schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in in August 2024 for the Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Morecambe Bay Academy, Central Lancaster High School and Longridge High School. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of cleaning service and support required by the Trust. Labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum level of turnover for this tender at 250,000 GBP which takes into account the contract turnover and cash flow associations. This is a discretionary pass/fail question on the basis that we will consider any additional guarantees and formal assurances such as parent company guarantors or similar which must be included to support any submission. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for March 2024. Tender response deadline is planned as late April 2024 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-May. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). Renewal: Option of up to two further annual extensions meaning a 5 year period in total with options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005031-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE BAY LEARNING TRUST | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4RR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | Scotforth West | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90919300 - School cleaning services ## Release History - 15 Feb 2024 at 09:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005031-2024 - 9 Feb 2024 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004497-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mytenders.co.uk - http://www.rpj3group.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=231288 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42970 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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