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title: "Cleaning Tender - The Gilberd & The Trinity Schools (2 schools), Colchester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b32f"
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published: "2024-11-01"
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# Cleaning Tender - The Gilberd & The Trinity Schools (2 schools), Colchester

Buyer: THE GILBERD & THE TRINITY SCHOOLS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b32f

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## Summary

The Gilberd & The Trinity Schools in Colchester are initiating a restricted tender process for comprehensive cleaning services covering both term-time and periodical/ad-hoc cleaning tasks. The tender, titled "Cleaning Tender - The Gilberd & The Trinity Schools (2 schools), Colchester," falls under the school cleaning services industry category (CPV 90919300). Key dates include a site visit on 18th February 2025, tender submissions by 28th March 2025, presentations on 30th April 2025, and the contract commencing on 1st August 2025. Expressions of interest are due by 20th December 2024, with selected companies being informed in early January 2025. This process, led by the contracting authority, The Gilberd & The Trinity Schools, adheres to a selective procurement method.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in school cleaning services, particularly those with experience in Essex. Local companies can leverage their proximity and existing relationships within the county to meet the selection criteria, which emphasise local experience, proximity, quality controls, and references. Firms holding ISO certifications or similar quality control benchmarks are well-positioned to succeed. With a contract period running from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, and potential for two 12-month extensions based on performance, this tender can provide a stable, long-term revenue stream and significant growth prospects for suitable businesses.

## Notice

Tender for the provision of cleaning services at these two schools to include term-time and periodical/ad-hoc cleaning services. TUPE applies. Excludes consumables.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of cleaning services to these two schools to include term-time cleaning as well as periodical/ad-hoc cleaning. TUPE applies. Excludes consumables. Site visit - 18th February 2025 Tender submissions - 28th March 2025 Presentations - 30th April 2025 Contract commences - 1st August 2025 As this is a restricted tender, we envisage a maximum of 10 companies submitting tenders. Expressions of interest will receive a selection questionnaire for completion and return by the 20th December 2024. Selected companies will be advised in early January 2025.

Renewal: Additional 2 x 12 month contract extensions could be available based on initial term performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035435-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| 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 GILBERD & THE TRINITY SCHOOLS |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 9PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Highwoods |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90919300 - School cleaning services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035435-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cleaningtender4schools.co.uk
- http://www.gilberd.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233096
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42716

## Provenance

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