Cleaning Services Tender - Oakwood Park Grammar School (3 years)

Oakwood Park Grammar School, a boys' grammar school with academy status in Maidstone, Kent, is seeking a cleaning contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning services for its 1,172 occupants (1,086 pupils and 86 staff). The contract runs for 3 years from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029, with an optional extension of up to 2 additional years to 31 July 2031. The successful contractor will deliver both routine term-time cleaning and periodic deep cleaning throughout the year, with opportunities to propose service enhancements. This is a fixed-price contract valued at £661,840 (approximately £132,368 annually), evaluated on 35% price and 65% quality criteria. The school prioritizes best value and partnership working, welcoming innovative proposals for service improvement. To qualify, contractors must have: minimum annual turnover of £600,000; employers' liability and public liability insurance of at least £5 million; and the ability to manage a tightly organized service with high productivity standards. The procurement will follow a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure, with 5-10 candidates selected at stage 1 (PSQ, minimum 60% score required) progressing to stage 2 (ITT). The current service provider is Cleantec. More information about the school is available at https://www.opgs.org/