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Future Academies - Cleaning Tender

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Opportunity overview

The successful contractor will be expected to deliver excellent cleaning services to the 9 schools within Future Academies. Please be advised that in addition there are likely to be 2 further schools joining the Trust prior to the new contract commencement - which will be included in this tender

Awarded to

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Ridge Crest Cleaning Limited

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£6.4m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Feb 2025
Award ID
049789-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
02907221
Location
Kent, UKJ4, ME20 7BS, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV90919300 — School cleaning services

Lots

  • Future Academies, our schools: 1.Barclay Academy 2.Future Academies Watford 3.Laureate Academy 4.Millbank Gardens Primary Academy 5.Phoenix Academy 6.Pimlico Primary Academy 7.Pimlico Academy 8.The Grange Academy 9.Trinity Academy More information with regards to Future Academies can be obtained here: https://www.futureacademies.org All nine schools listed above are participating in this tender. Please note this is a growing Trust and any other schools that may join the Trust during the tenure of this new cleaning contract may, at the Trust’s discretion, be added to this contract. Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide cleaning services to the Schools. The contract term being tendered is for three years 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2028. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years, extending the contract to 31st March 2030. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current cleaning services at all of the Schools within the Trust. This includes both core term-time cleaning over the 190 days of the academic year, plus periodic deep cleaning throughout the year, ensuring a comprehensive approach to maintaining high standards. The Trust is keen to secure one provider to deliver cleaning services to all schools. The Trust requires continuity of excellence in both service delivery and management across all schools, with the bespoke requirements of each unique school taken into account and accommodated in the offer. The Trust is keen to secure a high quality cleaning service at each school whereby students are able to enjoy excellence in education, supported by excellently kept facilities. The Trust expects both a tightly managed service and high levels of productivity to be delivered by the cleaning staff at all schools, at all times. The Trust is also proud of it’s ‘family ethos’ and expects a management style delivered by the successful contractor that supports, encourages and develops the cleaning staff. The Trust is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted for this tender, rather the Trust l is keen to secure ‘best value’ from this contract and to deliver a great learning environment to it’s students. Emphasis is on quality, value, ensuring the chosen provider offers the best combination of service excellence and cost-effectiveness. Innovative and creative ideas as to how the cleaning services can be developed and improved at each school will be welcomed. The Trust seeks a contractor that is keen to work in partnership and who will deliver to it’s highest abilities, at all times and who is proactive in suggesting and implementing service enhancements. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P7847EBZU4£7.1m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04969d
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The contracting authority reserves the right not to appoint as a result of this tender process and/ or to cancel this tender process at any time. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-School-cleaning-services./P7847EBZU4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P7847EBZU4 GO Reference: GO-2024926-PRO-27831829

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
II.1.4 Short Description
Section
II.1.4)

New Value

Text
The successful contractor will be expected to deliver excellent cleaning services to the 9 schools within Future Academies. Please be advised that in addition there are likely to be 2 further schools joining the Trust prior to the new contract commencement - which will be included in this tender.

Old Value

Text
The successful contractor will be expected to deliver excellent cleaning services to the 9 schools within Future Academies

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Second Stage

Invitation Date
25 Oct 2024, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
4 Oct 2024, 12:00

Classification

Id
90919300
Scheme
CPV
Description
School cleaning services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Future Academies, our schools: 1.Barclay Academy 2.Future Academies Watford 3.Laureate Academy 4.Millbank Gardens Primary Academy 5.Phoenix Academy 6.Pimlico Primary Academy 7.Pimlico Academy 8.The Grange Academy 9.Trinity Academy More information with regards to Future Academies can be obtained here: https://www.futureacademies.org All nine schools listed above are participating in this tender. Please note this is a growing Trust and any other schools that may join the Trust during the tenure of this new cleaning contract may, at the Trust’s discretion, be added to this contract. Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide cleaning services to the Schools. The contract term being tendered is for three years 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2028. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years, extending the contract to 31st March 2030. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current cleaning services at all of the Schools within the Trust. This includes both core term-time cleaning over the 190 days of the academic year, plus periodic deep cleaning throughout the year, ensuring a comprehensive approach to maintaining high standards. The Trust is keen to secure one provider to deliver cleaning services to all schools. The Trust requires continuity of excellence in both service delivery and management across all schools, with the bespoke requirements of each unique school taken into account and accommodated in the offer. The Trust is keen to secure a high quality cleaning service at each school whereby students are able to enjoy excellence in education, supported by excellently kept facilities. The Trust expects both a tightly managed service and high levels of productivity to be delivered by the cleaning staff at all schools, at all times. The Trust is also proud of it’s ‘family ethos’ and expects a management style delivered by the successful contractor that supports, encourages and develops the cleaning staff. The Trust is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted for this tender, rather the Trust l is keen to secure ‘best value’ from this contract and to deliver a great learning environment to it’s students. Emphasis is on quality, value, ensuring the chosen provider offers the best combination of service excellence and cost-effectiveness. Innovative and creative ideas as to how the cleaning services can be developed and improved at each school will be welcomed. The Trust seeks a contractor that is keen to work in partnership and who will deliver to it’s highest abilities, at all times and who is proactive in suggesting and implementing service enhancements. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P7847EBZU4

Value

Amount
7,128,723
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
10
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Description
67.5
Criterion 2
Name
Criterion 1
Type
cost
Description
32.5

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Selection criteria

Description
Only candidates that meet the minimum selection criteria will progress to tender stage. A minimum of 5 candidates (or less, in the event less than 5 meet the minimum criteria) and a maximum of 10 candidates, will progress.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
LONDON

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Entry 2
Region
UKI

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-5321
Name
Future Academies

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1V 3AT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Lupus Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
Future Academies

Contact

Name
Rachel OGrady
Telephone
+44 7887915213
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-123025
Name
Future Academies

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1V 3AT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Lupus Street,

Identifier

Legal Name
Future Academies
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-49751
Name
Ridge Crest Cleaning Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ4
Locality
Kent
Postal Code
ME20 7BS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Service House, 61-63 Rochester Road, Aylesford

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
02907221
Legal Name
Ridge Crest Cleaning Limited

Award information

Award 1
Id
049789-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-49751
Name
Ridge Crest Cleaning Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
049789-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
049789-2025-1
Date Signed
17 Feb 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
6,402,398.4
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI · SW1V 3AT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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