Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
05126781
1 Innisfree Close
HARROGATE
HG28PL
UK
Contact person: Louise Bullman
E-mail: ls@redboxcs.com
NUTS: UKE22
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nsat.org.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.redboxcs.com
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://redboxcs.com
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the following address:
Red Box Consultancy Services
ls@redboxcs.com or admin@redboxcs.com
Harrogate
UK
Contact person: Louise Bullman
E-mail: ls@redboxcs.com
NUTS: UKE22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://redboxcs.com
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Management of Cleaning Services (Framework Agreement) -Willow Tree Community Primary School & New Park Primary Academy
II.1.2) Main CPV code
90919300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Northern Star Academies Trust have decided to tender their cleaning services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process.
The schools involved are: -
• Willow Tree Community Primary School, Harrogate
• New Park Primary Academy, Harrogate
Aims of the Service and Tender
The key aims of the tender are to:
Provide a high standard of cleaning.
Deliver the cleaning services with consistency - good quality assurance systems in place.
Good communication at local and operations manager level with the Trust - two-way communication
Daily interaction with the school's representative at each site
Develop an effective method of handing over any special needs and comments on a daily basis.
Cleaners to work the hours that best suit the needs of the schools and maximise the work completed.
Training and development of the teams at the schools
This does not imply that this is not happening now - these are the aims of the contract.
The Trust work to provide the students with the very best experiences they can. The quality of the environment in which they all work together is very important to us. The cleanliness and good order of the classrooms, corridors and other areas of the Trust impacts upon the teaching and learning that goes within the Trust. The Trust expectations are high, and they are looking for a cleaning contractor who has the same aims and aspirations as they do. They do seek value for money but that does not mean they will choose the cheapest quote possible. They are seeking a partner who will be willing to undertake extra work and be flexible in approach when dealing with certain key events in our year.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Northern Star Academies Trust have decided to tender their cleaning services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process.
The schools involved are: -
• Willow Tree Community Primary School, Harrogate
• New Park Primary Academy, Harrogate
Aims of the Service and Tender
The key aims of the tender are to:
Provide a high standard of cleaning.
Deliver the cleaning services with consistency - good quality assurance systems in place.
Good communication at local and operations manager level with the Trust - two-way communication
Daily interaction with the school's representative at each site
Develop an effective method of handing over any special needs and comments on a daily basis.
Cleaners to work the hours that best suit the needs of the schools and maximise the work completed.
Training and development of the teams at the schools
This does not imply that this is not happening now - these are the aims of the contract.
The Trust work to provide the students with the very best experiences they can. The quality of the environment in which they all work together is very important to us. The cleanliness and good order of the classrooms, corridors and other areas of the Trust impacts upon the teaching and learning that goes within the Trust. The Trust expectations are high, and they are looking for a cleaning contractor who has the same aims and aspirations as they do. They do seek value for money but that does not mean they will choose the cheapest quote possible. They are seeking a partner who will be willing to undertake extra work and be flexible in approach when dealing with certain key events in our year.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x optional 1 year extensions
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
2x optional 1 year extensions
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
16/02/2024
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
16/02/2024
Local time: 17:01
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Red Box Consultancy Services
Harrogate
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/01/2024