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This OCDS record provides structured data detailing a tender for school cleaning and some caretaking services across two trusts (CSET and TPLT) with a combined annual value of £2.3m, requiring bids for both lots for an initial 3-year contract starting in 2027.
This OCDS Release Package provides structured data detailing a UK tender for school cleaning and some caretaking services across two school trusts, with a combined annual value of approximately £2.3 million, requiring bids for both lots, and outlining key contract terms and buyer information.
This document is a tender notice for a fixed-price contract to provide cleaning and some caretaking services for Castle School Education Trust and The Priory Learning Trust across two lots, with an initial three-year term and potential two-year extension, requiring bids for both lots from experienced suppliers.
This tender seeks an experienced supplier for cleaning and some caretaking services across two growing school trusts (CSET and TPLT) in two separate lots, with a combined annual value of circa £2.3m, for an initial three-year term extendable by two years, emphasizing sustainability and social value.
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This tender provides a clear service description and good practical aspects but is significantly hampered by the critical absence of explicit evaluation criteria, which compromises fairness and clarity.
The tender appears to comply with basic legal requirements, with a clearly defined open procedure and appropriate CPV codes. The submission period is exceptionally long, far exceeding minimum requirements. However, the exact reveal date is not provided, and there's a minor inconsistency regarding the classification of the estimated value. No disputes or suspensions are reported.
The description of the services, contract structure (two lots, staggered mobilisation, growth potential), and key performance expectations (fixed price, input hours, quality, reporting) is generally clear. However, a critical omission is the lack of explicit evaluation criteria, which significantly hinders bidders' understanding of how their proposals will be assessed.
The tender provides essential information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, and location. All listed documents are available. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria is a significant gap. Furthermore, the tender references a "PSQ document" and "cleaning & caretaking specification" for more information, implying that the provided text is not fully comprehensive on its own.
While the tender offers full document access and discloses the estimated value, the complete absence of explicit evaluation criteria severely compromises the fairness and transparency of the procurement process. Bidders cannot objectively understand how their proposals will be judged, leading to potential bias. The requirement for contractors to bid for both lots, while strategically explained, could also limit participation from smaller, specialized suppliers.
The tender demonstrates high practicality by supporting electronic submission via a specified eSourcing portal and providing direct URLs. Key dates such as contract start and duration are clearly defined, and financing information (estimated value, fixed-price nature) is available.
Most key fields are populated, and there are no reported suspensions or disputes. Dates are logical and consistent across the different contract lots. However, some fields like "Liable Person" and the "Code" for Type/Procedure are empty. A notable inconsistency is "Value Classified: Yes" appearing alongside a clearly stated "Estimated Value: 11,500,000.00 EUR".
The tender explicitly states that the Trusts have strategic objectives regarding both Sustainability and Social Value, and expects suppliers to evidence how their services will complement these objectives. This is a positive inclusion. However, the tender does not explicitly mention an innovation focus, nor does it detail specific green procurement criteria beyond the general mention of sustainability. It is not EU funded.
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