--- title: "Mulberry Schools Trust - Cleaning Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c9c9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c9c9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c9c9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c9c9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST" published: "2024-12-19" --- # Mulberry Schools Trust - Cleaning Services Buyer: MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c9c9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c9c9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c9c9.json) ## Summary The Mulberry Schools Trust is seeking a supplier to provide cleaning services across seven of its schools, located in East London. This service includes both regular term-time cleaning and deep cleaning throughout the year. The contract period will run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with the potential to extend for an additional two years until 31st August 2030. The total contract value is £3,988,971.45. The tender process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 20th January 2025. This opportunity falls under the industry category of school cleaning services (CPV: 90919300) and is being procured through a restricted procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in cleaning services, especially those with a turnover of at least £4 million and strong insurance coverage. It is ideal for companies that can provide high-quality, innovative cleaning solutions and are interested in forming a strong partnership with the Trust. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly advantageous. The successful contractor will be expected to deliver a tightly managed and productive service that supports the schools' educational environment, with the possibility of expanding their contract as new schools join the Trust. The bid evaluation will focus on securing the best value and service quality, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to grow within the educational sector. ## Notice The successful supplier is required to provide excellent cleaning services currently to 7 of the 9 schools. The remaining 2 schools in the Trust are currently under PFI contracts. Please note that these schools, plus any other schools that may join the Trust during the tenure of this contract may, at the client's discretion, join the new cleaning contract when the time is right. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Mulberry Schools Trust was formed following the 50th anniversary of Mulberry School for Girls in 2014/15, Mulberry School for Girls, is a high achieving, academically focused and successful girls' school for students aged 11 to 18. Based in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, it is a place where students are encouraged to develop their ambitions and strive for success. The Trust is a family of schools whereby 7 sites are included in this tender: Mulberry UTC, Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary, Mulberry Academy Woodside, Mulberry Canon Barnett, Mulberry Academy London Dock and Mulberry and Bigland Green Centre. The remaining 2 schools (Mulberry School for Girls and Mulberry Stepney Green)are currently under PFI contracts. Please note that these schools, plus any other schools that may join the Trust during the tenure of this contract may, at the client's discretion, join the new cleaning contract when the time is right. The successful tenderer will be required to provide cleaning services to Mulberry Schools Trust. The contract term being tendered is for three years, 1st September 2025 - 31st Aug 2028. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31st August 2030. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current cleaning services at the Schools. This includes both core term time cleaning and periodic deep cleaning throughout the year. The Trust is keen to secure a high quality cleaning service whereby it's students are able to enjoy excellence in education, supported by excellently kept facilities. The Trust ideally seeks one provider for all schools, but each school reserves the right to take its own appointment decision and not to appoint as a result of this tender process. We expects both a tightly managed service and high levels of productivity to be delivered at all times. The Trust is also proud of its 'family ethos' and expects a management style delivered by the successful contractor that supports, encourages and develops the staff. The Trust is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted for this tender, rather they are keen to secure best value from this contract and to deliver best value to their students. Innovative and creative ideas as to how the cleaning services can be developed and improved, will be welcomed. The school seeks a contractor that is keen to work in partnership and who will deliver to its highest abilities, at all times. The annual value of the current contract is: PS797,794.29 (the total cost per annum for the last contract year). Therefore the value of this contract is PS3,988,971.45 (total annual costs from the last contract year as above x 5 as this contract is for a maximum of 5 years). The contract shall be a fixed price contract with invoices raised monthly to the school. Additional requirements and information: *The Trust has a minimum requirement for a contractor's employers' liability and public liability insurance of PS5 million *The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS4 million *There are incumbent cleaning staff currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme *The cleaning services at Mulberry UTC, Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, Mulberry Academy London Dock, Mulberry and Bigland Green Centre and Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary are currently contracted to Birkin. The cleaning services at Mulberry Academy Woodside are run part in house and part contracted to Lloyd Services and the cleaning services at Mulberry Canon Barnett are managed internally. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/84DCZRPF8T ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041051-2024 | | 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 | 19 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,988,971 | | Lots value | £3,988,971 | | 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 | MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1 2JP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Shadwell | | Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney | | Delivery location | TLI4 Inner London - East | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90919300 - School cleaning services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2024 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041051-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://mulberryschoolstrust.org/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/84DCZRPF8T - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-School-cleaning-services./84DCZRPF8T ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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