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Cleaning Services Contract - Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT)

Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) C/o SSC Partnership Limited · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:49.

Opportunity overview

SSC Partnership an Agent of Southend East Community Trust (SECAT) are currently out to tender for the provision of cleaning services.Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest upon which the will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system.When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website and selecting the View Details button of this project. Access at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sscpartnershipThe deadline for submissions of the tender will be 10th February 2025.Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted.Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Classification

  • CPV90910000 — Cleaning services
  • CPV90919300 — School cleaning services

Lots

  • SSC Partnership Limited, an Agent of Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) are out to tender for the provision of cleaning services. The Trust will sign a contract with the successful Company for a period of 40 Months (3 Years and 4 months) with the option to extend it for up to a further 24 Months (2 Years). It is expected that the contract will commence 1st April 2025.The Procurement is being run under the open procedure. Any interested organisation/consortium may submit a Bid in response to this ITT.The Tenderer shall prepare and submit its tender considering the entire tender package. The requirements for a valid submission of tenders are outlined in the tender documentation including the scope of works and specification of service.Tender submissions should clearly demonstrate:A thorough understanding of the Scope of WorkAbility to deliver the services required in line with all TUPE information, and have a flexible approachTechnical expertise and relevant experienceBest value for moneySuitability for the undertaking of the work.Procedures and practices which will be utilised to ensure quality and compliance with the specification.Arrangements will be made for Tenderers to visit the schools and view the current facilities to obtain a better understanding of the layout and any other relevant information to help in putting together tender bids. The site visit is planned to take place the week commencing 20th January 2025. Tenderers should limit their attendance to two representatives. Tenderers will not be able to take photographs during site visits without the consent of the Client. Please register for the site visit through the correspondence functionality on the tendering portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sscpartnership), including the name and roles of the representatives who will be attending by no later than 12 noon, 17th January 2025.Tenders will be evaluated using a method known as MEAT (most economically advantageous tender). There will be mandatory and desirable requirements.Mandatory requirements are stipulations which must be present, or the tender will be eliminated from the evaluation.Desirable characteristics are elements of the tender which are to be scored by the Client.Tenders and all associated documents must be submitted electronically via the e tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sscpartnership. Tenderers that are not registered will need to complete the supplier's application. If there are any issues with the access or submission of documents Tenderers can contact the In-Tend Support team at support@in-tend.co.uk or on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065.Cleaning will be required to the following Schools and Head Office within the Trust:Bournes Green Infant School, Burlescoombe Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 3PSBournes Green Junior School, 6 Ladram Close, Southend-on-Sea SS1 3PXHinguar Primary and Nursery School, New Garrison Road, Shoeburyness, Southend SS3 9FERichmond Avenue Primary School, Richmond Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9LGSecat House, Delaware Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9NPShoeburyness High School, 79 Caulfield Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9LLThorpedene Primary School, Delaware Road, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9NPValue not stated

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
SSC SECAT CLN 04_25
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
A mandatory standstill period (prior to the award of contract) will provide information on the proposed decision to all Tenderer's that have participated within the process. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum period of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful Tenderer's to challenge the award decision, prior to the contract being entered into. Further details are enclosed within the tender documents. An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to breach of duty under the Contracts Regulations may instigate proceedings.
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
10 Feb 2025, 12:01

Address

Street Address
12 Nelson Street

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
10 Feb 2025, 12:01

Tender Period

Ends
10 Feb 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Full details are disclosed within the tender documentation including Key Performance Indicators.

Classification

Id
90919300
Scheme
CPV
Description
School cleaning services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
10 Aug 2025, 23:59

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Full details are disclosed within the tender documentation.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
SSC Partnership Limited, an Agent of Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) are out to tender for the provision of cleaning services. The Trust will sign a contract with the successful Company for a period of 40 Months (3 Years and 4 months) with the option to extend it for up to a further 24 Months (2 Years). It is expected that the contract will commence 1st April 2025.The Procurement is being run under the open procedure. Any interested organisation/consortium may submit a Bid in response to this ITT.The Tenderer shall prepare and submit its tender considering the entire tender package. The requirements for a valid submission of tenders are outlined in the tender documentation including the scope of works and specification of service.Tender submissions should clearly demonstrate:A thorough understanding of the Scope of WorkAbility to deliver the services required in line with all TUPE information, and have a flexible approachTechnical expertise and relevant experienceBest value for moneySuitability for the undertaking of the work.Procedures and practices which will be utilised to ensure quality and compliance with the specification.Arrangements will be made for Tenderers to visit the schools and view the current facilities to obtain a better understanding of the layout and any other relevant information to help in putting together tender bids. The site visit is planned to take place the week commencing 20th January 2025. Tenderers should limit their attendance to two representatives. Tenderers will not be able to take photographs during site visits without the consent of the Client. Please register for the site visit through the correspondence functionality on the tendering portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sscpartnership), including the name and roles of the representatives who will be attending by no later than 12 noon, 17th January 2025.Tenders will be evaluated using a method known as MEAT (most economically advantageous tender). There will be mandatory and desirable requirements.Mandatory requirements are stipulations which must be present, or the tender will be eliminated from the evaluation.Desirable characteristics are elements of the tender which are to be scored by the Client.Tenders and all associated documents must be submitted electronically via the e tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sscpartnership. Tenderers that are not registered will need to complete the supplier's application. If there are any issues with the access or submission of documents Tenderers can contact the In-Tend Support team at support@in-tend.co.uk or on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065.Cleaning will be required to the following Schools and Head Office within the Trust:Bournes Green Infant School, Burlescoombe Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 3PSBournes Green Junior School, 6 Ladram Close, Southend-on-Sea SS1 3PXHinguar Primary and Nursery School, New Garrison Road, Shoeburyness, Southend SS3 9FERichmond Avenue Primary School, Richmond Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9LGSecat House, Delaware Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9NPShoeburyness High School, 79 Caulfield Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9LLThorpedene Primary School, Delaware Road, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9NP

Renewal

Description
The Client will sign a contract with the successful Company for a period of 40 Months (3 Years and 4 months) with the option to extend it for up to a further 24 Months (2 Years). It is expected that the contract will commence 1st April 2025.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH31

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90919300
Scheme
CPV
Description
School cleaning services
Entry 2
Id
90910000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Cleaning services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-134649
Name
Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) C/o SSC Partnership Limited

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH31
Locality
Southend-on-Sea
Postal Code
SS1 1EF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
12 Nelson 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
Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) C/o SSC Partnership Limited

Contact

Telephone
+44 1702333880
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-134650
Name
Southend East Community Academy Trust

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Southend-on-Sea
Postal Code
SS3 9NP
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Southend East Community Academy Trust

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Southend-on-Sea · UKH31 · SS1 1EF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH31

Notice and amendment history

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