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title: "Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust ~ Cleaning Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c725"
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# Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust ~ Cleaning Tender

Buyer: Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c725

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## Summary

Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Cleaning Tender" focusing on school cleaning services. This contract covers services for Tennyson Road Primary School South, Tennyson Road Primary School North, and Lime Tree Primary Academy located in Luton and Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. The procurement process follows a restricted procedure and the contract period runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st August 2028, with a potential extension of up to two years. The estimated value of the contract is GBP 796,620, with applications required by 17th January 2025. The process will involve a selective procurement method, with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 suppliers being shortlisted for the next stage commencing on 10th February 2025.

This tender represents a robust growth opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with innovative approaches and the ability to enhance operational productivity while meeting high cleanliness standards. It is well-suited for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate compliance with BICSc standards and have a minimum annual turnover of GBP 1 million. Furthermore, the successful bidder will be expected to provide new equipment and cleaning methods to ensure the highest levels of cleanliness are maintained. This contract offers a stable and significant revenue stream over its duration, with a fixed annual contract value of approximately GBP 159,324, providing a solid foundation for business expansion.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Cleaning services for Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust at the following Sites: Tennyson Road Primary School South Tennyson Road, Luton, LU1 3RS Tennyson Road Primary School North Surrey Street, Luton, LU1 3BZ Lime Tree Primary Academy Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN

### Lot Information

Lot 1

About Tennyson Road Primary School South and Tennyson Road Primary School North This is one school but is comprised of two separate sites located within a short distance from each other. The school provides learning for children form Reception to year 6, combined the two schools have approximately 745 pupils. Tennyson Road Primary School South has approximately 267 pupils between the ages of 4 - 11 (Reception to year 6). Tennyson Road Primary School North has approximately 478 pupils between the ages of 4 - 11 (Reception to year 6). Further details can be found on the school's website: Tennyson Road Primary School - Welcome Lime Tree Primary Academy Lime Tree is a school that provides education for children aged 4-11 (Reception to Year 6) and includes a nursery school provision. The school has approximately 294 pupils. Further details can be found on the school's website: Lime Tree Academy - Nursery The tender The Trust is running this tender project in seeking to appoint a contractor/partner whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of cleaning services within the facilities at the various schools . The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a pleasant environment for both the pupils and staff at all the schools within the Trust. The basis and rationale for the client's requirements is that the successful contractor must ensure the cleaning services at the schools are fit for purpose at all times. Additionally, the contractor must be proactive in managing the contract, ensuring that all specifications are met and that the cleaning frequency, as outlined in the tender specification, is adhered to. The contract being tendered is from 1st August 2025 to 30th August 2028 with an option to extend for up to a further two years at the discretion of the client. The contract will be fixed price in nature, with the contractor invoicing the client for one-twelfth of the annual cost on a monthly basis. It should be noted that the successful contractor will be expected to bring to the contract: innovation; new equipment; and cleaning methods, with BICSc standards being achieved, as a minimum, thus ensuring that the highest levels of cleanliness are maintained in all areas at all times and also ensuring that the productivity of the cleaning operatives is enhanced moving forward into the new contract term. Contract value: The annual contract value is circa PS159,324 The value of the new contract is circa PS796,620 (Current annual contract cost, multiplied by 5-year term of the contract) Other notes: *Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 year + 1+ 1 year's basis. *Please be advised that the cleaning service is currently contracted to Avalon Cleaning Systems *Please be advised that the School has a minimum requirement for a contractor's employers' liability/ public liability and professional indemnity insurance of PS10m *The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS1m *The winning bidder is required to pay the Litmus tender fee of PS2,000 plus VAT, directly to the Litmus Partnership, upon contract award. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/5Y75Z86EFH

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039938-2024 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £796,620 |
| Lots value | £796,620 |
| 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 | Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust |
| Additional buyers | Lime Tree Primary Academy; Tennyson Road Primary School South |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Postcode area | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | South |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH21 Luton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90919300 - School cleaning services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039938-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/5Y75Z86EFH
- https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Luton:-School-cleaning-services./5Y75Z86EFH
- https://www.limetree.academy/index.asp
- https://www.tennysonroad.school/index.asp

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