Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust
St Leonard’s Primary School, St Leonard's Road
Exeter
EX2 4NQ
Contact
Steve Hanson
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust Provision of Outsourced Cleaning Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90919300 - School cleaning services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Cleaning Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money.
Tenderers are referred to the Cleaning Service Specification and cleaning schedule documents for full details of the service requirement.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
St Christopher's Torbay
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90919300 - School cleaning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Main site or place of performance
Torbay Schools
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Cleaning Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money.
1. The contract will be for the provision of cleaning services to STCMAT, including daily cleaning and out of term deep cleaning, for spaces including but not limited to teaching, office, circulation, and washroom spaces.
2. The contract start date for this Tender will be the 1st August 2025, the contract is to be for a period of 3 years. There will be an option of two 12 month extensions (3+1+1). The contract will terminate on the 31st July 2030 including extensions.
3. The Successful Applicant shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the cleaning service with STCMAT. In addition, the Applicant will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.
4. This Service Specification should be read in conjunction with STCMAT’s Cleaning schedule details which are provided in a separate document.
Tenderers are referred to the Cleaning Service Specification and cleaning schedule documents for full details of the service requirement.
Schools in Lot 1:
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
St Marychurch CofE Primary and Nursery School
Upton St James CofE Primary School
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.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
Option of 2 further 1 year extensions
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
St Christopher's Exeter & East Devon
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90919300 - School cleaning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Main site or place of performance
Exeter & East Devon Schools
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Cleaning Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money.
Tenderers are referred to the Cleaning Service Specification and cleaning schedule documents for full details of the service requirement.
1. The contract will be for the provision of cleaning services to STCMAT, including daily cleaning and out of term deep cleaning, for spaces including but not limited to teaching, office, circulation, and washroom spaces.
2. The contract start date for this Tender will be the 1st August 2025, the contract is to be for a period of 3 years. There will be an option of two 12 month extensions (3+1+1). The contract will terminate on the 31st July 2030 including extensions.
3. The Successful Applicant shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the cleaning service with STCMAT. In addition, the Applicant will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.
Tenderers are referred to the Cleaning Service Specification and cleaning schedule documents for full details of the service requirement.
Schools in Lot 2:
Beer Primary School
All Saints Axminster
St Leonard’s CofE Primary School
St Michael’s CofE Primary Academy
St Sidwell’s CofE Primary School
Tidcombe Primary School
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.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
Option of 2 further 1 year extensions (3+1+1)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
St Christopher's Plymouth & West Devon
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90919300 - School cleaning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Main site or place of performance
Plymouth & West Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Cleaning Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money.
1. The contract will be for the provision of cleaning services to STCMAT, including daily cleaning and out of term deep cleaning, for spaces including but not limited to teaching, office, circulation, and washroom spaces.
2. The contract start date for this Tender will be the 1st August 2025, the contract is to be for a period of 3 years. There will be an option of two 12 month extensions (3+1+1). The contract will terminate on the 31st July 2030 including extensions.
3. The Successful Applicant shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the cleaning service with STCMAT. In addition, the Applicant will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.
Tenderers are referred to the Cleaning Service Specification and cleaning schedule documents for full details of the service requirement.
Schools in Lot 3:
St Edwards Primary and Nursery
St Georges Primary School
St Matthews Primary and Nursery
Old Priory Junior School
Plympton St Mary Infants School
St Peters Primary School and Nursery
Meavy CofE Primary School
Lady Modiford’s CofE Primary School
St Peter’s CofE Junior School
St Rumon’s CofE Primary School
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.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
Option of 2 further 1 year extensions (3+1+1)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
St Christopher's All Schools
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90919300 - School cleaning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Main site or place of performance
All Sites
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Cleaning Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money.
1. The contract will be for the provision of cleaning services to STCMAT, including daily cleaning and out of term deep cleaning, for spaces including but not limited to teaching, office, circulation, and washroom spaces.
2. The contract start date for this Tender will be the 1st August 2025, the contract is to be for a period of 3 years. There will be an option of two 12 month extensions (3+1+1). The contract will terminate on the 31st July 2030 including extensions.
3. The Successful Applicant shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the cleaning service with STCMAT. In addition, the Applicant will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.
4. This Service Specification should be read in conjunction with STCMAT’s Cleaning schedule details which are provided in a separate document.
Schools in Lot 4:
All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
St Marychurch CofE Primary and Nursery School
Upton St James CofE Primary School
Beer Primary School
All Saints Axminster
St Leonard’s CofE Primary School
St Michael’s CofE Primary Academy
St Sidwell’s CofE Primary School
Tidcombe Primary School
St Edwards Primary and Nursery
St Georges Primary School
St Matthews Primary and Nursery
Old Priory Junior School
Plympton St Mary Infants School
St Peters Primary School and Nursery
Meavy CofE Primary School
Lady Modiford’s CofE Primary School
St Peter’s CofE Junior School
St Rumon’s CofE Primary School
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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
Option of 2 further 1 year extensions (3+1+1)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
22 April 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
6 May 2025
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
22 April 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 4 years
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233857.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust
St Leonard’s Primary School, St Leonard's Road
Exeter
EX2 4NQ
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust
St Leonard’s Primary School, St Leonard's Road
Exeter
EX2 4NQ
Country
United Kingdom