Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
1 Innisfree Close
HARROGATE
HG28PL
Contact
Neil Meadows
Telephone
+44 1423810985
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Companies House
05126781
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
Biddick Academy - 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 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 individual School - two-way communication. The school would like weekly/fortnightly updates on certain information, such as hours delivered against plan, service issues and observation.
Daily interaction with the client.
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 school and maximise the work completed.
Training and development of the teams at the school.
This does not imply that this is not happening now - these are the aims of the contract.
The school work to provide the pupils and staff 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 school impact upon the teaching and learning that goes within the school. The school expectations are high, and they are looking for a cleaning contractor who has the same aims and aspirations as we 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £188,000 / Highest offer: £208,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90919300 - School cleaning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
Main site or place of performance
Biddick Academy
Biddick Lane
Washington
NE38 8AL
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
All of the tenders will be subject to a detailed evaluation process which will be based on an appropriate balance between sound commercial principles, technical expertise and a firm commitment to meeting all of the School's requirements.
The Evaluation Matrix below details the requirements of this tender including weighting. The School shall be under no obligation to accept the lowest of any tender prices submitted hereunder.
ELEMENT
Commercial
Cleaning Financial response
Financial Narrative
Quality
Company Information
Vision for the Performance of Works - Cleaning
Holiday Cleaning
Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Quality Assurance
TUPE
Labour transition
Continuity of Service
Monitoring of Hours
Human Resources Policy
Management Support
Documentation
Mobilisation
Innovation and AI
References
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-010146
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AAA Caring Caretaker Ltd
Durham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
Companies House
09752065
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £188,000 / Highest offer: £208,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Red Box Consultancy Services
3 Sceptre House, Hornbeam Park North
Harrogate
HG2 8PB
Country
United Kingdom