Kings Langley School Cleaning Services Contract

Kings Langley School, a co-educational secondary school in Hertfordshire with 1,126 students and 125 staff, is seeking an experienced cleaning contractor to deliver high-quality cleaning services from 1 April 2027. This is a three-year contract with optional two-year extension (1+1), subject to satisfactory performance. The procurement follows a two-stage competitive flexible procedure: initial Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by Invitation to Tender (ITT) after shortlisting. The School welcomes proactive partners who can review current operations and recommend improvements in staffing, methods, equipment, materials and practices. Key requirements include TUPE-compliant solutions, operationally deliverable proposals, guaranteed cost transparency, and demonstrated commitment to high cleaning standards, reliability and responsiveness. Bidders are encouraged to identify service improvements and invest in modern equipment and technology. While value for money is important, this is not a lowest-cost procurement; the School seeks the right balance of quality, reliability, sustainability and financial viability. The successful contractor must meet agreed input hours, achieve audit and KPI targets, and deliver all proposed investments and improvements. If no acceptable tender is received, the School reserves the right to consider alternative arrangements, including in-house provision.