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South West Essex Community Education Trust - Building Cleaning Services

South West Essex Community Education Trust · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 10:23.

Opportunity overview

South West Essex Community Education Trust are seeking proposals from suppliers of Building Cleaning Services to meet their requirements from a contract start date of 1st April 2026. The contract is currently outsourced to two separate third party contractors.

Classification

  • CPV90911200 — Building-cleaning services

Lots

  • Lot 1 - Primary Schools£121.5k
  • Lot 2 - Secondary Schools Group 1£384k
  • Lot 3 - Secondary Schools Group 2£143k
  • Lot 4 - All Secondary Schools£527k
  • Lot 5 - All Sites£648.5k

Documents and notices

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
CA16533
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
To access this opportunity, log in to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity. If you are not registered with MultiQuote, please visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com, complete the registration form on the log in page and quote the title and reference of the notice in your registration.
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
3

Expected award period

Ends
1 Apr 2026, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
27 Oct 2025, 10:00

Enquiry period

Ends
17 Oct 2025, 11:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - Primary Schools
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 1 - Primary Schools, including: • Chadwell St Mary Primary School • Deneholm Primary School • Stifford Clays Primary School

Value

Amount
121,500
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
145,800

Renewal

Description
Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Contract Price
Type
price
Description
Contract Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Customer Care
Type
quality
Description
Customer Care

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Service Delivery
Type
quality
Description
Service Delivery

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Added Value
Type
quality
Description
Added Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Staffing
Type
quality
Description
Staffing

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Secondary Schools Group 1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 2 - Secondary Schools Group 1, including: • Orsett Heath Academy • William Edwards School

Value

Amount
384,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
460,800

Renewal

Description
Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Contract Price
Type
price
Description
Contract Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Customer Care
Type
quality
Description
Customer Care

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Service Delivery
Type
quality
Description
Service Delivery

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Added Value
Type
quality
Description
Added Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Staffing
Type
quality
Description
Staffing

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 - Secondary Schools Group 2
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 3 - Secondary Schools Group 2, including: • Marshalls Park Academy

Value

Amount
143,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
171,600

Renewal

Description
Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Contract Price
Type
price
Description
Contract Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Customer Care
Type
quality
Description
Customer Care

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Service Delivery
Type
quality
Description
Service Delivery

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Added Value
Type
quality
Description
Added Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Staffing
Type
quality
Description
Staffing

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4 - All Secondary Schools
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 4 - All Secondary Schools, including: • Marshalls Park Academy • William Edwards School • Orsett Heath Academy

Value

Amount
527,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
632,400

Renewal

Description
Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Contract Price
Type
price
Description
Contract Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Customer Care
Type
quality
Description
Customer Care

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Service Delivery
Type
quality
Description
Service Delivery

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Added Value
Type
quality
Description
Added Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Staffing
Type
quality
Description
Staffing

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Lot 5 - All Sites
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 5 - All Sites, including: • Chadwell St Mary Primary School • Deneholm Primary School • Marshalls Park Academy • Stifford Clays Primary School • William Edwards School • Orsett Heath Academy

Value

Amount
648,500
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
778,200

Renewal

Description
Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Contract Price
Type
price
Description
Contract Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Customer Care
Type
quality
Description
Customer Care

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Service Delivery
Type
quality
Description
Service Delivery

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Added Value
Type
quality
Description
Added Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Staffing
Type
quality
Description
Staffing

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90911200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building-cleaning services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90911200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building-cleaning services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90911200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building-cleaning services
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90911200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building-cleaning services
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90911200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building-cleaning services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
061484-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
1 Oct 2025, 16:39

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PJRP-8452-BNTY
Name
South West Essex Community Education Trust

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH32
Country
GB
Locality
Grays
Postal Code
RM16 2QH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Oakfield, Long Lane

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicUndertaking
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public undertaking

Identifier

Id
PJRP-8452-BNTY
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Leah-Ann Richardson
Telephone
01375486011

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Grays · UKH32 · RM16 2QH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05a639-2025-10-01T16:39:04+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·