Cleaning Services Tender - St Mary's Church of England High School

St Mary's CE High School in Hertfordshire is seeking a cleaning contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning services for its 915 pupils and 138 staff members across a modern purpose-built campus. This three-year contract (15 February 2027 to 31 March 2030), with a potential two-year extension, is valued at £1,096,595 (approximately £219,319 annually) and includes both routine term-time cleaning and periodic deep cleaning. The successful contractor will manage cleaning operations across the school's extensive facilities, including sports hall, drama studios, science laboratories, IT suites, and learning resource centre. The procurement follows a Competitive Flexible Procedure with two stages: Stage 1 is a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) where 5-10 qualified candidates will be selected (minimum 60% score required), and Stage 2 is an Invitation to Tender (ITT) evaluated 30% on price and 70% on quality. Key requirements include: minimum employers' liability and public liability insurance of £5 million, minimum annual company turnover of £500,000, TUPE arrangements for incumbent staff in the Local Government Pension Scheme, and excellent leadership, communication, and staff development practices. The client prioritises best value, service quality, and innovation, seeking a partnership approach to deliver consistently high cleaning standards and a safe, hygienic environment. The successful tenderer will pay 50% of the RIVA tender fee upon contract award. The incumbent contractor is Evergreen.