Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Glasgow Kelvin College
123 Flemington St
Glasgow
G21 4TD
UK
Contact person: Alice Ng
Telephone: +44 1416305000
E-mail: ang@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA22362
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
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
The Provision of Cleaning Services for Glasgow Kelvin College
Reference number: GKC-JAN-001
II.1.2) Main CPV code
90910000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Glasgow Kelvin College is seeking a Contractor for the provision of Cleaning Services across 3 campus buildings: Easterhouse, Springburn and East End.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90910000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Glasgow Kelvin College is seeking a Contractor for the provision of Cleaning Services across 3 campus buildings: Easterhouse, Springburn and East End.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
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:
The College reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further 2 x 12 months subject to the Contractor’s satisfactory performance.
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:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Please refer to question 4B.5 of the SPD and Economic and Financial standing section of the Contract Notice.
Tenderers must confirm they can provide the following supporting evidence prior to award:
Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 000 000 GBP
Professional Indemnity Insurance = 2 000 000 GBP
Public Liability Insurance = 2 000 000 GBP
To demonstrate and evidence suitable economic standing, successful Contractors will be required to provide 2 years audited accounts, or
equivalent if awarded the contract.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Key Performance Indicators as detailed in the Invitation to Tender Documentation.
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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
10/02/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
10/02/2025
Local time: 13:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
Bidders must have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain, including systems in place to pay their Contractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively, i.e. within a maximum
of 30-day payment terms.
Bidders shall be able to provide evidence of (a) their standard payment terms and (b) > or equal to 95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of the contract) in the last financial year. If the Bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must
provide an improvement plan signed by their Director which improves the payment performance.
Form of Tender
Tenderers must sign the Form of Tender - Appendix A prior to award to confirm that their Tender Response is a complete, true and accurate submission.
Freedom of Information
Please confirm that you will be in a position to complete, prior to award, Appendix B - Freedom of Information (if applicable) in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. This information should only be submitted if applicable at point of award. It is for information only and will not be scored.
Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct
In partnership with Institutions, the Authority has developed a Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct - Appendix D which sets out its expected standards for its supply chain in social, ethical and environmental compliance. Tenderers must complete the Sustain Supply Chain
Code of Conduct prior to award to assist in achieving its objectives.
GDPR Contractor Assessment Form
General Data Protection Regulations have been deemed relevant to this Contract. The Tenderer must sign complete and sign Appendix H - GDPR Contractor Assessment Form prior to award to be appointed to the Contract.
Serious Organised Crime
Please complete “Appendix I – Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. Tenderers must complete the Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime. It is for information only and will not be scored but it is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the assessment of tender responses and in contractual terms.
Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation
Please complete “Appendix J – Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. Tenderers must complete the Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & labour Exploitation.
It is for information only and will not be scored but it is a requirement of this tender and will be included in the assessment of tender responses and in contractual terms
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 28244. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community Benefits
In line with the Procurement Reform Act (2014), the Contractor will work with the College to consider what community benefits can be delivered through this Contract. These may include, but not limited to, employment and recruitment, skills and training opportunities, community engagement and anything delivered through the contract intended to improve the economic, social or environmental wellbeing of the community in a way that is additional to the main purpose of the Contract.
The College will work with the Contractor throughout the contract management process to deliver continuous improvement in pursuit of environmental and social objectives in their daily business operations.
(SC Ref:785979)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
Telephone: +44 01314443300
E-mail: enquiries@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/01/2025