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title: "Framework Agreement for Provision of Cleaning Services for Properties and Kitchens in the Falkirk Council Area"
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# Framework Agreement for Provision of Cleaning Services for Properties and Kitchens in the Falkirk Council Area

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000707399

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## Summary

The Falkirk Council has completed a procurement process for a "Framework Agreement for Provision of Cleaning Services for Properties and Kitchens in the Falkirk Council Area." The Council intends to provide cleaning services for properties, communal areas, and kitchens at various sites within its area of operations. The tender covers multiple lots, including void properties, homeless properties, communal areas, deep cleaning of kitchens, and external cleaning. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender has already been completed.

This tender by the Falkirk Council presents business growth opportunities for cleaning service providers, particularly those experienced in servicing public sector clients. Businesses specialised in cleaning services for different types of properties and locations would be well-suited to compete. The Council is aiming to establish a reliable and customer-focused service provision through this framework agreement, which includes regular and deep cleaning services across various operational areas within the council's jurisdiction.

## Notice

Falkirk Council framework agreement for the Provision of Cleaning Services for Properties, Communal Areas, and Kitchens within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. The framework shall deliver a reliable and customer-focused service to the Council's Building Maintenance & Cleansing Services, supplementing the Council's own in-house service provision. The framework comprises 5 lots: Lot 1: Void Properties Lot 2: Homeless Properties Lot 3: Communal Areas Lot 4: Deep Cleans of Kitchen & Canopies Lot 5: External Cleaning

### Lot Information

Deep Clean of Kitchens and Kitchen Canopies

The service will cover regular cleaning of production kitchens and serveries across Falkirk Council's schools and corporate sites. The authority has a commitment to conduct an annual deep clean of these kitchens to ensure and maintain safety standards. The deep clean should encompass a full clean of all equipment within the equipment and all surfaces. There is also a requirement for the scheduled cleaning and/or replacement of filters in kitchen canopies.

External Cleaning of Council Properties

This section is for cleaning down of all properties after roughcasting and roofing works have been carried out. Works to include for; removal of roughcast chips from all garden elevations, removal of all debris, materials and builders waste from all garden areas, cleaning of all windows including frames and sills (external), cleaning of all external faces of external doors, cleaning of all external pipework, handrails, railings, support poles, etc.

Void Properties

Falkirk Council operates a stock of Void properties for mainstream tenancies. These range from bedsits, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom properties. The authority has a commitment to clean these properties prior to occupation.

Homeless Properties

Falkirk Council operates a stock of properties for allocation to homeless persons. These range from bedsits, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom properties. The authority has a commitment to clean these properties prior to occupation. The service provision consists of visiting void temporary accommodation and preparing them for the next tenant. The properties are generally fully furnished therefore the work will involve more than just a straightforward empty house clean.

Communal Areas

The service will cover regular cleaning of communal areas in 17 (13 High Flats) flatted residential blocks in central Falkirk, including high pedestrian traffic areas in each block. In addition, the service provider will be required to carry out regular checks regarding the cleanliness and condition of specified communal areas and maintain these areas to the required standard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470731 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | July 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,450,000 |
| Lots value | £2,450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,764,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 7YZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ORBIS PROTECT LTD (FORMERLY SITEXORBIS; PERFECT CLEAN EDINBURGH; PERFECT SERVICE SOLUTIONS; RON SOFT SERVICES; THE CLEANING COMPANY (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 90910000 - Cleaning services
- 90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
- 90911300 - Window-cleaning services
- 90919300 - School cleaning services
- 98341130 - Janitorial services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470731
- 26 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459869
- 23 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459744

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=15
  17th October 2022 - Appendix 4 - Lot 4 Pricing Schedule - Kitchens
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=21
  17th October 2022 - Appendix 4 - Lot 4 Pricing Schedule - Kitchens - Amended
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=5
  17th October 2022 - Annex 9 - Contractual Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=20
  17th October 2022 - Annex 9 - Contractual Documentation - Amended
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=19
  10th October 2022 - Appendix 7b - Kitchen Site Drawings -5 High School Sites (Information Only) for Lot 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=18
  23rd September 2022 - Appendix 7 - Kitchen Site Drawings (Information Only)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=6
  23rd September 2022 - Annex 10 - Rebate Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=7
  23rd September 2022 - Annex 11 - Indication of Lot Submission and Tender Return Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=8
  23rd September 2022 - Annex 12 - Qualitative Criteria Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=9
  23rd September 2022 - Annex 13 - Account Management Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=10
  23rd September 2022 - Annex 14 - Compliance Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=11
  23rd September 2022 - Annex 15 - Single Procurement Directive (SPD Scotland)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=12
  23rd September 2022 - Appendix 1 - Lot 1 Pricing Schedule - Void Properties
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=13
  23rd September 2022 - Appendix 2 - Lot 2 Pricing Schedule - Homeless Properties
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=14
  23rd September 2022 - Appendix 3 - Lot 3 Pricing Schedule - Communal Areas
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=16
  23rd September 2022 - Appendix 5 - Lot 5 Pricing Schedule - External Cleaning
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=17
  23rd September 2022 - Appendix 6 - Kitchen Asset List (Information Only)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=1
  23rd September 2022 - TCC00122 Provision of Cleaning Services for Properties and Kitchens in the Falkirk Council Area IT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=2
  23rd September 2022 - COMMUNITY BENEFITS INFORMATION
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=3
  23rd September 2022 - Annex 7 - PROFORMA PRICING TEMPLATE
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459744&idx=4
  23rd September 2022 - Annex 8 - OFFER
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459744
  Framework Agreement for Provision of Cleaning Services for Properties and Kitchens in the Falkirk Council Area - Falkirk Council intends to appoint suitably experienced cleaning providers for the provision of cleaning services for properties, communal areas, and kitchens at various sites within the local authority area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470731
  Framework Agreement for Provision of Cleaning Services for Properties and Kitchens in the Falkirk Council Area - Falkirk Council framework agreement for the Provision of Cleaning Services for Properties, Communal Areas, and Kitchens within the Falkirk Council Area of Operations. The framework shall deliver a reliable and customer-focused service to the Council's Building Maintenance & Cleansing Services, supplementing the Council's own in-house service provision. The framework comprises 5 lots: Lot 1: Void Properties Lot 2: Homeless Properties Lot 3: Communal Areas Lot 4: Deep Cleans of Kitchen & Canopies Lot 5: External Cleaning

## Notice URLs

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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000707399
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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