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The Chase School - Cleaning Services

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

THE CHASE SCHOOL

LOCATION

Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£1,560,000

DEADLINE

October 24, 2026 at 23:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

90919300

REFERENCE

001691-2026

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Original Tender Description

The Chase School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 25 October 2026. The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Five members of the cleaning team are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly mentioned in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific eligibility requirements (e.g., legal form, registration) are explicitly mentioned in the provided tender information.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate capability to provide a full daily cleaning service during school term time.
  • Demonstrate capability to provide periodic cleaning services outside of school term time.
  • Demonstrate capability to manage the transfer of staff under TUPE regulations.
  • Demonstrate capability to manage staff who are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum annual turnover, specific insurance levels) are explicitly mentioned in the provided tender information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit a request to participate by 9 February 2026.
  • Submit a full tender by 24 October 2026, 23:00:00 GMT.
  • Address and provide details regarding the application of TUPE in the tender documentation.
  • Address and provide details regarding the implications of five cleaning team members being part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in the tender documentation.
  • Detail the proposed methodology for delivering a full daily cleaning service during term time.
  • Detail the proposed methodology for delivering periodic cleaning services outside of term time.

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Summary:
The Chase School is seeking tenders for a 3-year (with 2x12-month extension option) daily and periodic cleaning service contract, valued at £1.3M, with TUPE and Local Government Pension Scheme implications, requiring requests to participate by 9 February 2026.

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67
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender is significantly incomplete due to the absence of full tender documentation and evaluation criteria, which hinders bidders' ability to submit a substantive offer and compromises transparency and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The tender information refers to mandatory exclusion grounds but provides no details. It also lacks specific eligibility or financial requirements, which are typically standard in public procurement. The absence of full tender documents makes it impossible to assess compliance with national/EU procurement laws. The 'Restricted' procedure implies a selection stage, but the criteria for this are not detailed.

Lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds details.
Absence of specific eligibility requirements.
Clarity40/100

The description of services (daily during term, periodic outside term) is clear. The mention of TUPE and LGPS is clear, highlighting critical aspects. However, the absence of detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, and full tender documents severely impacts overall clarity for potential bidders.

Lack of detailed technical specifications.
Absence of evaluation criteria.
Completeness83/100

This is the weakest area. The tender information provided is highly incomplete. Crucial elements like full tender documents, detailed technical specifications, specific eligibility criteria, financial requirements (e.g., turnover, insurance), and especially evaluation criteria are missing. This summary alone is insufficient for a bidder to prepare a comprehensive and compliant offer.

No tender documents attached or available.
Missing detailed technical specifications.
Fairness60/100

The lack of detailed requirements, particularly evaluation criteria and full tender documents, creates a significant risk to fairness and transparency. Without clear, objective criteria, the procurement authority has excessive discretion, potentially leading to subjective decisions or perceived bias. The absence of specific financial or eligibility requirements could be seen as either open or, conversely, as an opportunity for subjective filtering.

Absence of clear evaluation criteria compromises transparency and fairness.
Lack of full tender documents prevents bidders from understanding the full scope and requirements equally.
Practicality40/100

The tender outlines the need for managing TUPE and LGPS, which are practical considerations for bidders. However, the lack of detailed scope, specifications, and evaluation criteria makes it impractical for bidders to formulate a precise and competitive proposal. The two-stage process (request to participate, then full tender) is practical for a restricted procedure, but the initial information is too sparse.

Bidders cannot practically prepare a comprehensive offer without full tender documents and detailed specifications.
The absence of specific financial requirements (e.g., insurance) makes it difficult for bidders to factor in all necessary costs and risks.
Data Consistency100/100

Based on the provided summary, the data appears consistent within itself (e.g., contract duration matches description). However, the lack of data (missing documents, criteria) makes a thorough consistency check impossible.

Cannot fully assess data consistency due to the absence of comprehensive tender documentation.
Sustainability0/100

The tender description and requirements do not explicitly mention any environmental, social, or innovation criteria. The automated check also flags 'Not green procurement', 'No social criteria', and 'No innovation focus'. This indicates a missed opportunity to integrate sustainability aspects.

No explicit green procurement criteria.
No explicit social criteria (beyond TUPE/LGPS, which are legal obligations, not added social value).

Strengths

Clear identification of the service type and key operational aspects (daily/periodic cleaning, TUPE, LGPS).
Estimated value and contract duration are clearly stated.
Utilizes a restricted procedure, which can be suitable for complex services to manage bidder numbers.
CPV code provided for classification.

Concerns

Absence of Tender Documents: The most critical concern is the complete lack of attached tender documents, making a comprehensive assessment impossible and hindering bidder participation.
Missing Evaluation Criteria: No information on how bids will be evaluated, severely impacting transparency and fairness.
Lack of Detailed Requirements: Crucial details for eligibility, financial capability (e.g., turnover, insurance), and technical specifications are missing.
Unclear Selection Criteria: For a restricted procedure, the criteria for selecting bidders to invite to the full tender stage are not specified.
Limited Scope for Sustainability: No explicit mention of green, social, or innovation criteria, missing an opportunity for added value.

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish comprehensive tender documentation, including detailed specifications, terms and conditions, and all mandatory forms.
2. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria for both the selection stage (if applicable) and the award stage, ensuring transparency and objectivity.
3. Specify clear and proportionate eligibility and financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, required insurance levels) to ensure qualified bidders.

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