Cleaning Services Contract - The Streetly Academy (3 Years)

The Streetly Academy, a school serving 1,500 students and 180 staff members, is seeking a cleaning contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning services under a 3-year contract (1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029), with an optional 2-year extension. The contract includes core term-time cleaning and periodic deep cleaning throughout the year, with an annual value of £160,424.35 + VAT (total contract value: £802,121.75 + VAT). The school prioritizes high-quality facilities that support educational excellence and seeks a contractor who will deliver exceptional service through well-managed, productive staff and innovative improvements to current cleaning operations. Evaluation will be 35% price and 65% quality, with selection based on best value rather than lowest cost. Key requirements include: £5 million employers' and public liability insurance, minimum annual turnover of £900,000, awareness of incumbent staff in the Local Government Pension Scheme, and readiness to pay the RIVA tender fee upon contract award. This is a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (stage 1) followed by an Invitation to Tender (stage 2). The school values partnership-focused contractors who can manage vacancies efficiently and maintain consistently high cleaning standards.