--- title: "Dartford Grammar School for Boys ~ Cleaning Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b36e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b36e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b36e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b36e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS" published: "2024-11-01" --- # Dartford Grammar School for Boys ~ Cleaning Tender Buyer: DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b36e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b36e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b36e.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Dartford Grammar School for Boys ~ Cleaning Tender" is being managed by Dartford Grammar School for Boys, located in West Hill, Dartford, United Kingdom. This tender pertains to school cleaning services under the industry category of services and follows a restricted procurement method. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, aiming to close on 6th December 2024, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028. The estimated contract value is £907,500. Key dates mentioned include the tender submission deadline and the contract commencement and conclusion dates, with the location of the services being within the region of Kent, UKJ4. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the cleaning services industry, especially those that demonstrate initiative and innovation. With a focus on providing high-quality cleaning services for the academic and staff facilities, this contract can lead to substantial business growth and the development of a strong portfolio. The procurement process allows for variant bids, encouraging competitive and creative solutions, provided they are submitted alongside conforming bids. Ideal candidates are businesses capable of delivering consistent and high-quality cleaning services while aligning with the school's values and commitment to excellence, making this an attractive opportunity for SMEs aiming to expand their market presence in the education sector. ## Notice The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1515 students on roll and 224 teaching and support staff. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Requirement Dartford Grammar School was founded in 1576 and is one of the oldest schools in England. For nearly 450 years, Dartford Grammar School has enabled young people from Dartford and its surrounding area to achieve great things. It is proud of the confident, thoughtful, energetic global citizens that leave the school, fully prepared to contribute to the community, and to rise to the challenges of an increasingly complex future in the wider world. Judged outstanding in every OfStEd inspection, Dartford Grammar School provides a broad, balanced international education, following the principles of The International Baccalaureate both in the Middle Years and the Sixth Form. We are a Boys Grammar school who also admit girls into the 6th Form. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1515 students on roll and 224 teaching and support staff, The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from April 2025 to March 2028 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of cleaning services. The School year is based on a calendar on 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all cleaning services within the School, which currently includes xxxxxxxxxxxxx Include site map / building plan and sqm2 Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The value of the current contract is: - 2023 / 2024 = PS302,500 Dartford Grammar School expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of cleaning services. The School expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of the school/ The School believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. Much time therefore, is spent reviewing and planning schemes of work to ensure that they are differentiated to meet the needs of all students As a school who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035539-2024 | | 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 | 6 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £907,500 | | Lots value | £907,500 | | 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 | DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS | | Locality | DARTFORD | | Post town | Dartford | | Postcode | DA1 2HW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Dartford | | Electoral ward | West Hill | | Westminster constituency | Dartford | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90919300 - School cleaning services ## Release History - 1 Nov 2024 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035539-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/K26F7RU454 - https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dartford:-School-cleaning-services./K26F7RU454 - https://www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk/index.asp ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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