Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Maplesden Noakes School
Great Buckland, Buckland Road
Maidstone
ME16 0TJ
Contact
RIVA Partnership
Telephone
+44 1252977017
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
PQWV-4646-JZHH
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/
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
The Maplesden Noakes School - 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 successful supplier is required to provide excellent cleaning services to The Maplesden Noakes School - a highly successful 11-18 mixed secondary school in Maidstone, Kent.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £988,668.6
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
Main site or place of performance
Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Overview: The Maplesden Noakes School is a large successful 11-18 mixed secondary school in Maidstone, known for its high academic standards and its commitment to providing an inclusive, supportive environment for all students.
We recognise the responsibility that comes with the trust parents and carers place in us when they choose our school for their child. Our education is not just about helping every student reach their full potential across all subjects—it is about nurturing well-rounded individuals. Our mission is to provide the best curriculum and experiences for all students, giving them the best start to an exciting future.
In addition to academic excellence, we focus on developing the 'whole child,' fostering key qualities such as resilience, curiosity, creativity, and confidence. We also prioritise core values of kindness, empathy, and respect. With a broad and engaging curriculum, paired with the right experiences, we aim to equip students for success in their next steps and beyond school life.
Further information can be obtained here: https://www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/
Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide cleaning services to Maplesden Noakes School. The contract term will run for three years, from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with an option to extend for up to two additional years, until 31st July 2030.
This contract presents an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current cleaning services at the school, covering both core term-time cleaning and periodic deep cleaning throughout the year.
The school is committed to providing a high-quality learning environment where students can thrive academically, supported by clean, well-maintained facilities. As such, the school expects a tightly managed service and high levels of productivity from the cleaning staff at all times.
Maplesden Noakes prides itself on its ‘family ethos’ and seeks a management style from the successful contractor that supports, encourages, and develops the cleaning staff.
While the school is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted, it is focused on securing best value for the contract and, ultimately, for its students. Innovative and creative ideas for enhancing and improving the cleaning services will be welcomed. The school is looking for a contractor who will provide an engaged manager and supervisor, dedicated to working closely with the school and its staff to ensure the highest standards are consistently delivered.
Value of contract: The annual value of the current contract is £201,865 (the total cost per annum for the last contract year)
Therefore the value of this contract is £1,009,325 (total annual costs from the last contract year as above x 5 as this contract is for a maximum of 5 years)
The contract shall be a fixed price contract with invoices raised monthly to the school.
Additional requirements and information:
•The School has a minimum requirement for a contractor’s employers' liability and public liability insurance of £5 million
•The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is £1 million
•There are two incumbent cleaning staff currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme
•The cleaning services are currently contracted to Birkin
•The winning bidder is required to pay the tender fee directly to the Riva Partnership, upon contract award
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 35
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted 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: 2024/S 000-040441
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
19 June 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ridge Crest Cleaning Limited
Service House,, 61-63 Rochester Road,, Aylesford,
Kent
ME20 7BS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
02907221
Internet address
https://www.ridgecrestcleaning.com/
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £988,668.6
Total value of the contract/lot: £988,668.6
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=978973178 GO Reference: GO-20251022-PRO-32888559
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Maplesden Noakes School
Great Buckland,, Buckland Road,
Maidstone,
ME16 0TJ
Country
United Kingdom