Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Academies for Character & Excellence: ACE (Secondary Acct: PHP Law)
Pathfields
Totnes
TQ9 5TZ
Contact
Sam Ward
Telephone
+44 7599520336
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK4 - Devon
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.acexcellence.co.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43240
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Academies for Character & Excellence - Provision of Legionella Control & Risk Management Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The current contractor is Rock Compliance, and the contract SLAs end on the 31st August 2025.
The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of Legionella Control and Risk Management Services, which will encompass
delivering the following services to the Trust:
a. Risk Assessments
b. Servicing
c. Remedials
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Somerset
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
- 24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals
- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Main site or place of performance
Somerset schools
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract is for the management and provision of water hygiene services. The Contractor is required to ensure the Trust’s legal duty to
manage its water system from legionella and other waterborne pathogens.
As a result of this tender process, the Trust intends to appoint a Contractor to provide a high-quality service that is flexible and will deliver
compliance and value for money for the Trust.
Schools in Lot 1:
Ashill Community Primary School
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
Castle Cary Community Primary School
Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Winsham Primary School
Stockland Church of England Primary Academy
Baltonsborough Primary School
Stoberry Park Primary School
Milborne Port Primary School
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Enable additional schools to be added when they join the Trust.
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
Devon & Torbay
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
- 24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals
- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Main site or place of performance
Devon & Torbay Schools
TQ5 5TZ
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract is for the management and provision of water hygiene services
The Contractor is required to ensure the Trust’s legal duty to manage its water system from legionella and other waterborne pathogens.
As a result of this tender process, the Trust intends to appoint a Contractor to provide a high-quality service that is flexible and will deliver
compliance and value for money for the Trust.
Lot 2 schools:
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School
Brixham Church of England Primary School
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Newtown Primary School
Shaldon Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Torre Church of England Academy
Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
To allow additional schools to join the contract who join the Trust
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
All Schools
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
- 24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals
- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Main site or place of performance
All Schools
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This contract is for the management and provision of water hygiene services to the school sites included in this tender opportunity
The Contractor is required to ensure the Trust’s legal duty to manage its water system from legionella and other waterborne pathogens.
As a result of this tender process, the Trust intends to appoint a Contractor to provide a high-quality service that is flexible and will deliver
compliance and value for money for the Trust.
Schools in Lot 3:
Ashill Community Primary School
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
Castle Cary Community Primary School
Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Winsham Primary School
Stockland Church of England Primary Academy
Baltonsborough Primary School
Stoberry Park Primary School
Milborne Port Primary School
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School
Brixham Church of England Primary School
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School
Galmpton Church of England Primary School
Newtown Primary School
Shaldon Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Torre Church of England Academy
Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
To allow additional schools to be added to the contract who join the Trust
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-006907
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Somerset
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Devon & Torbay
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
All Schools
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Churchill Contract Services Limited
First Floor, Cedar House, Parkland Square, 750a Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3LU
Telephone
+44 1582760055
Fax
+44 1582767312
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(MT Ref:235221)
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
Academies for Excellence & Character Multi Academy Trust School Catering Services Provision
Pathfields, Totnes,
South Devon
TQ9 5TZ
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.acexcellence.co.uk/
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Academies for Excellence & Character Multi Academy Trust School Catering Services Provision
Pathfields, Totnes,
South Devon
TQ9 5TZ
Country
United Kingdom