--- title: "The Frank Field Education Trust Cleaning Framework Tender 2024" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04476e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04476e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04476e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04476e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST" published: "2024-03-11" --- # The Frank Field Education Trust Cleaning Framework Tender 2024 Buyer: FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04476e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04476e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04476e.json) ## Summary The Frank Field Education Trust has initiated a tender process for a cleaning services framework starting in August 2024 for Ellesmere Port C of E College, Birches Head Academy, and Handforth Grange Primary School. The trust aims to procure multiple providers for a multi-supplier framework catering to the cleaning service needs of its schools. The process involves the selection of 1 to 3 contractors, with a tender response deadline set for late May 2024 and potential interviews in mid-June. The contract period is planned for 5 years, with the possibility to extend by a further 2 years. This tender by the Frank Field Education Trust presents an opportunity for businesses in the school cleaning services industry to participate in a framework agreement targeting the education sector. Companies with a strong local infrastructure and expertise in delivering high-standard cleaning services to schools are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement stage is currently at the selective procedure phase, with a focus on meeting the trust's specific requirements and criteria. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the minimum turnover and insurance requirements set by the trust to enhance their eligibility for participation. ## Notice The Frank Field Education 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 3 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 Ellesmere Port C of E College, Birches Head Academy and Handforth Grange Primary School. Please note that this process covers all cleaning services within the Frank Field Education Trust schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in in August 2024 for the Ellesmere Port C of E College, Birches Head Academy and Handforth Grange Primary 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 late April 2024. Tender response deadline is planned as late May 2024 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-June. 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 Frank Field Education 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 3 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 Ellesmere Port C of E College, Birches Head Academy and Handforth Grange Primary School. Please note that this process covers all cleaning services within the Frank Field Education Trust schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in in August 2024 for the Ellesmere Port C of E College, Birches Head Academy and Handforth Grange Primary 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 late April 2024. Tender response deadline is planned as late May 2024 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-June. 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/007745-2024 | | 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 | 11 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 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 | FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST | | Locality | ELLESMERE PORT | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | CH45 6EA | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90919300 - School cleaning services ## Release History - 11 Mar 2024 at 16:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007745-2024 ## 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=231528 - 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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