II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH33
Main site or place of performance:
The FitzWimarc School, Rayleigh, Essex, United Kingdom.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The tender project is seeking to appoint a Supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of cleaning services within the facilities for the School. The high quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a pleasant environment for both the pupils and staff.
The basis and rationale that the Client requires the successful Supplier to operate to at all times, is being able to provide a School that is fit for purpose and that the Supplier is proactive in the management of the contract, thus ensuring that all specifications are achieved and that the frequency of cleans is as detailed within the Tender Specification.
The contract being tendered is to commence 1.8.2017 until 31.7.2020 and will be fixed price in nature, with the Supplier invoicing the Client for one-twelfth of the annual cost on a monthly basis.
It should be noted that the successful Supplier will be expected to bring to the contract: innovation; new equipment; and cleaning methods, with BICSc standards being achieved, as a minimum, thus ensuring that the highest levels of cleanliness are maintained in all areas at all times and also ensuring that the productivity of the cleaning operatives is enhanced moving forward into the new contract term.
At present the cleaning is part in-house and part out-sourced. Cleaning is required for 42 weeks per year, term time + 3 school holiday weeks. There are currently 7 members of cleaning staff directly employed by the Client. The current incumbent, Ridge Crest Cleaning Services, has 7 members of staff on site including a supervisor. There are incumbent members of cleaning staff who are members of the LGPS
The total value of the current contract is circa 123 000 GBP per annum.
Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis.
Please be advised that there is a minimum requirement for a Supplier's employer's liability & public liability insurance of 10 000 000 GBP.
Whilst the Client prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Quality criterion: Company Approach
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Compliance
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Competitiveness
/ Weighting: 65
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