The Trust (Star) is looking to appoint a single Supplier for the supply of building cleaning services at The Valley Leadership Academy. Star’s objective is to create a clean and professional learning environment to support our pupils’ education provision through both day-to-day cleaning, and deep cleaning provision throughout school holidays. The supplier selected will be able to provide building cleaning services (excluding external window cleaning) as detailed in Schedule 1 - Specification, for a maximum of 4 years. Whilst the tender will be used as a basis for future works and pricing, the Trust are looking to engage a supplier who will work collaboratively and tailor their approach, so that they are able to meet the specific needs of the Trust and driving cost savings on an ongoing basis. More detailed specification requirements are outlined in Schedule 1 - Specification. Currently this provision is managed by an outsourced provider. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure. This document describes how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement timetable, participation and award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read this document before preparing their submission. The objective of this tender is to identify the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). The award criteria by which this tender will be evaluated is detailed within The Evaluation Process and Award Criteria in this document.

Renewal: Consideration will be given to extending the contract for a further possible two 12-month extensions (max 4 years in total), subject to satisfactory performance and the agreement of both parties. Regular reviews of the agreement will take place

Procurement Act 2023

Open procedure

Electronic Tender Returns (Submission of Tender) via In-Tend Education e-Tendering In-Tend Portal - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

Bidding documents: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-23507 Bidding documents: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-23508 Bidding documents: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-23509 Bidding documents: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-23510