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title: "Acorn Education Trust (Cluster 2) ~ Cleaning Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044401"
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# Acorn Education Trust (Cluster 2) ~ Cleaning Tender

Buyer: ACORN EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044401

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## Summary

The Acorn Education Trust is overseeing a public procurement process for cleaning services, labelled "Acorn Education Trust (Cluster 2) ~ Cleaning Tender." The procurement pertains to the industry category of school cleaning services and is located in Wiltshire, UK. The contract is set to start on 1 August 2024 and will last three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender submission deadline on 28 March 2024. The process follows a restricted procedure, indicating that a selective group of suppliers will be invited to bid after an initial selection. The value of the tender is £1,450,000 and the supplier must ensure the provision of cleaning services for up to 19 schools within the trust, with likely expansions during the contract period.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in cleaning services. Given the scale and duration of the contract, it is suited for businesses capable of managing large and diverse operations across multiple locations. Companies with the ability to provide high-quality cleaning, innovative process management, and reliable staffing solutions will find this opportunity especially appealing. The structured nature of the contract ensures predictable revenue streams and potential for extension, making it an attractive option for firms looking to solidify their market presence in the education sector. Successful bidders will have the chance to collaborate closely with the Acorn Education Trust, contributing to a clean, healthy, and safe learning environment for students.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Cleaning services for Acorn Education Trust, cleaning cluster 2.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Acorn Education Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising of nineteen schools in Wiltshire, preparing young people for their world in their time. Since its formation in 2014, Acorn Education Trust has grown to include two nurseries, sixteen primary and three secondary schools, providing education and opportunities for students, from 3 months to 19 years old. We pride ourselves on transforming education locally, with our schools/nurseries being at the heart of their local communities. By working collaboratively we've been able to create an effective and efficient organisation and business model that allows school/ nursery leaders and teachers to focus all their attention on the students. We work together in a supportive network to evaluate, challenge, and improve practice inside and outside of the classroom. We want our students to grow into fully equipped individuals who make meaningful contributions to society and our staff to reach their full professional potential. Acorn Education Trust: is expected to grow, with a number of additional schools becoming part of the Trust during this contract period and the provision of cleaning services at these schools when they have joined the Trust will fall under the scope of this, or one of the other established cluster contracts. Similarly existing Trust Schools shall have the option to come into scope of this or another Trust cluster contract as their current cleaning arrangements conclude. The successful Supplier will be expected to provide this service at these additional schools using the same costing model applied to the successful tender submission. The duration of contract for these schools will not be increased and they will join the contract for the remaining contract period that exists at the point of entry into the Trust. The contract: will commence on 1 August 2024 for an initial period of three years, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of two years at the discretion of the governing body. The successful Supplier will invoice the client for one-twelfth of the annual cost on a monthly basis, also guaranteeing both the number of input hours to the contract and the quality of cleaning provision. Any variations to the contract that are requested by the Client should be invoiced at the agreed rate and should be calculated on an hourly rate per employee needed to carry out the variation to the satisfaction of the contract supervising officer. The Client's requirement shall be for 190 academic days, 5 inset days and 20 days periodic cleaning per annum. Whilst the monthly charge will represent one-twelfth of the contract cost, a reconciliation will take place to reconcile the actual hours worked within the contract. If the hours worked are less than those budgeted for then a credit will be required by the Client. The Client requires that the tendered number of hours are worked at all times and the successful Supplier is expected to have a system in place to cover for both planned and unplanned leave. The basis and rationale that the Client requires the successful Supplier to operate to at all times is being able to provide clean schools that are fit for purpose and that the Supplier is proactive in the management of the contract, thus ensuring that all specifications are achieved and that the frequency of cleans is as detailed within the specification and continued innovation of processes throughout the contract term will be pivotal to the success of the new contract. The Supplier shall provide a comprehensive cleaning service to the sites so as to promote a clean, healthy and safe environment which presents a positive image to all users and visitors. Please see SQ document for more information. Additional information: Please note, this is a contract award notice, this contract has already been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031718-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,450,000 |
| Lots value | £1,450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,306 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ACORN EDUCATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | AVON VALLEY ACADEMY; BULFORD ST LEONARD’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL; DURRINGTON ALL SAINTS (C OF E); NETHERAVON ALL SAINTS; ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA12 9DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Avon Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK15 Wiltshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KGB CLEANING SOUTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90919300 - School cleaning services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031718-2024
- 28 Feb 2024 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006397-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=893285752
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/2YD4GXRCKU
- https://www.acorneducationtrust.com
- https://www.avonvalleyacademy.org.uk/
- https://www.bulfordstleonards.org.uk/
- https://www.durringtoninfantschool.org.uk/
- https://www.netheravonallsaints.org.uk/
- https://www.stmichaelsprimary.org.uk/

## Provenance

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