Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Northampton Academy - part of United Learning
Wellingborough Rd,
Northampton
NN3 8NH
UK
Contact person: Nigel Armstrong
Telephone: +44 7900784030
E-mail: nigel.armstrong@3c-ltd.co.uk
NUTS: UKF24
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.northampton-academy.org/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.northampton-academy.org/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northampton:-Building-cleaning-services./83AA7658BJ
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/83AA7658BJ
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
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
Northampton Academy - part of United Learning
II.1.2) Main CPV code
90911200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Northampton Academy are requesting tenders from a recognised service provider to manage their cleaning services to the indicated contract. Providers must be able to demonstrate their capability to deliver the services via the documentation to be submitted, this service requirement will include the daily, weekly, monthly service requirements as well as managing TUPE process for the current staff.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
465 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90911200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF24
Main site or place of performance:
West Northamptonshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Northampton Academy are requesting tenders from a recognised service provider to manage their cleaning services to the indicated contract. Providers must be able to demonstrate their capability to deliver the services via the documentation to be submitted, this service requirement will include the daily, weekly, monthly service requirements as well as managing TUPE process for the current staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Contract Management and Staffing Resources
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Contractor/Client Reporting
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Service Expectations and Delivery
/ Weighting: 20
Cost criterion: Three Year Contract Value
/ Weighting: 35
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
465 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/02/2023
End:
31/01/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The initial contract is for 3 years with scope for extensions for a further period or periods of any duration, but in any case, the total duration of any extensions shall not exceed 24 months from the last day of the initial contract period.
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
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
In the first instance, candidates should register with www.delta-esourcing.com and express an interest in the contract.
Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process details of enrolment on professional or trade registers and details on whether bankruptcy, convictions of professional misconduct, non-payment relating to social security contributions or taxes applies to the economic operator. Economic operators may be excluded from participation if any of these circumstances applies.
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.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
In the first instance, candidates should register with www.delta-esourcing.com and express an interest in the contract.
Candidates will need to provide as part of the general questionnaire process details of turnover, profit and capital and reserves for previous 3 years.
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
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
A statement of a minimum turnover level is detailed within the standard questionnaire documentation.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
List and brief description of selection criteria
Candidates will need to provide as part of the general questionnaire process evidence of current business, quality standards, accreditation 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.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Financial risk grid status will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Please see the explanation on page
6-8 of the general questionnaires for further information.
Levels of insurance cover will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. To pass this evaluation the suppliers must hold as a minimum or be willing to obtain the following levels of insurance cover:
— public liability insurance GBP 5 000 000.00,
— employers liability insurance GBP 5 000 000.00.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Planned and regular monthly, quarterly and annual contract review meeting will be pre-planned with the awarding contractor.
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:
04/11/2022
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
04/11/2022
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Delta Online Systems
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Delta Online Portal
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Yes — 30 months from contract start date, depending on whether extension periods are taken up
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northampton:-Building-cleaning-services./83AA7658BJ
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/83AA7658BJ
GO Reference: GO-2022104-PRO-21071783
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northampton Academy
Wellingborough Rd,
Northampton
NN3 8NH
UK
Telephone: +44 7900784030
E-mail: nigel.armstrong@3c-ltd.co.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.northampton-academy.org/
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Northampton Academy
Wellingborough Rd,
Northampton
NN3 8NH
UK
Telephone: +44 7900784030
E-mail: nigel.armstrong@3c-ltd.co.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.northampton-academy.org/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/10/2022