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Wilmslow High School Cleaning Tender 2026

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Deadline
126 days left
July 31, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
007168-2026
Value
£1,440,000
Location
Cheshire, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 27, 2026

Deadline for Questions

July 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

July 31, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 31, 2026

Budget
£1,440,000
Duration
36 months
Location
Cheshire
Type
Restricted Procedure
60
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Wilmslow High School are seeking to procure a provider for cleaning services. The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of the individual schools are supported. This tender process is targeted to have a cleaning contract in place to commence on 1st August 2026. Please note that this process covers all cleaning services within Wilmslow High School with full tender costings and proposals for a contract start in on 1st August 2026. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The tender process will be through a competitive flexible procedure commencing with a participation stage to create a select bidder list following analysis of a PSQ document (within which the scoring criteria will be included). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of cleaning service and support required by the school. Local labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP). Following the analysis of PSQ’s the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for March 2026. Tender response deadline is planned as mid April 2026 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late April 2026. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).

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Requirements & Qualifications

16 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (6)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (4)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS6
--Participate in a participation stage by submitting a PSQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) document.
--Submit proposals for a contract starting on 1st August 2026.
--Submit full tender costings.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided information.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Possess a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of £10,000,000 GBP.
--Demonstrate a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the required level and standard of cleaning service and support.
--Demonstrate the availability of local labour resources and relief cover.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Provide cleaning services for Wilmslow High School.
--Demonstrate a best value approach in the provision of services.
--Ensure flexible delivery and operation of services to support the needs and ethos of Wilmslow High School.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Submit full tender costings for a contract starting on 1st August 2026.
--Demonstrate a best value approach in the provision of services.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
007168-2026_ocds_record.json

Wilmslow High School seeks a flexible, best-value cleaning service provider with strong local infrastructure and £10M employer's liability insurance for a contract commencing August 2026.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
007168-2026_ocds_release.json

This OCDS Release Package provides structured data about the tender for cleaning services at Wilmslow High School, detailing the contracting authority, procurement timeline, and initial requirements like local infrastructure and £10M employer's liability insurance.

Official PDF VersionPDF
007168-2026_official.pdf

This is a tender notice from RPJ3 Group for cleaning services at Wilmslow High School, requiring providers to demonstrate best value, local infrastructure, local labour, and £10M Employer's liability insurance, with initial selection based on a PSQ document.

Tender NoticeHTM
007168-2026.html

Wilmslow High School is seeking cleaning service providers for a 5-year contract starting August 2026, requiring a best value approach, local infrastructure, flexible delivery, and £10,000,000 Employer's liability insurance, with selection via a PSQ document.

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60
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Tender Quality Score

This tender for school cleaning services provides a clear overview of the scope and process but is significantly hampered by critical data inconsistencies, a lack of detailed ITT documents, and the absence of e-submission capabilities.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance70/100

The tender generally outlines a compliant multi-stage process (Restricted, Competitive flexible procedure) and uses correct CPV codes. However, the 'Liable Person' and procedure codes are missing. A significant legal and practical concern is the stated 'Submission Deadline' being identical to the 'Contract Start' date, which is illogical for contract commencement. The lack of explicitly detailed evaluation criteria in the main notice, though mentioned to be in the PSQ, also presents a transparency issue.

Submission deadline identical to contract start date (illogical)
Missing 'Liable Person' and procedure codes
Clarity75/100

The overall description of the services and the multi-stage procurement process is reasonably clear. The AI-extracted requirements are well-defined based on the provided text. However, there are notable inconsistencies in the contract duration (36 months vs. 5 years) and conflicting deadlines (main submission vs. second-stage tender response), which can cause confusion. The absence of detailed evaluation criteria in the main notice also reduces clarity for potential bidders.

Inconsistent contract duration (36 months vs. 5 years)
Conflicting deadlines (main submission vs. second-stage tender response)
Completeness65/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, CPV, and NUTS codes are provided. However, the 'Liable Person' and specific procedure codes are missing. Crucially, while the description refers to 'ITT documents' for further details, these comprehensive documents are not explicitly listed or summarized within the provided tender information, indicating a significant gap in completeness.

Detailed ITT documents not explicitly provided or summarized
Missing 'Liable Person' and procedure codes
Fairness60/100

The tender's fairness is significantly impacted by the absence of e-submission, which creates barriers to equal access for all potential bidders. While the value is disclosed, the evaluation criteria are not transparently detailed upfront, only mentioned to be in the PSQ. The requirement for 'good local infrastructure' and 'local labour resource/relief cover' could be perceived as potentially restrictive, favoring locally established companies and limiting broader competition.

No e-submission capability
Evaluation criteria not transparently detailed upfront
Practicality55/100

The lack of electronic submission is a major practical deficiency, increasing administrative burden and potentially deterring bidders. While the contract start date (from the description) and financing information are available, the inconsistencies in contract duration create practical confusion for planning and proposal development.

No electronic submission supported
Inconsistent contract duration creates practical confusion
Data Consistency40/100

This category presents the most significant concerns. There are multiple critical inconsistencies, including the contract duration (36 months vs. 5 years), the illogical pairing of the submission deadline with the contract start date, and the 'Divided into Parts' characteristic contradicting the description of a single contract. Missing codes for procedure type also contribute to poor data consistency.

Major inconsistencies in contract duration and dates
Illogical submission deadline coinciding with contract start date
Sustainability20/100

The tender makes no explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects (beyond operational local labour needs), or innovation. It is not EU funded, meaning there are no inherent higher sustainability standards from that source. This indicates a complete lack of focus on sustainability criteria.

No green procurement criteria
No social aspects mentioned

Strengths

Clear description of services and multi-stage process
Estimated value and CPV/NUTS codes provided
No disputes or suspensions reported
Requirements (eligibility, technical, financial) are clearly extracted

Concerns

Critical inconsistencies in key dates and contract duration
Absence of detailed ITT documents
Lack of e-submission capability
Evaluation criteria not transparently detailed upfront
Potentially restrictive 'local infrastructure' and 'local labour' requirements

Recommendations

1. Rectify all data inconsistencies, especially regarding contract duration and key dates, to ensure accuracy and clarity.
2. Publish the full ITT documents with comprehensive details, including explicit evaluation criteria and performance conditions.
3. Implement an e-submission platform to enhance fairness, accessibility, and practicality for all bidders.

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