Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c15-8e39-7113-8648-06a0ce6e3dd2/relief-caretaking-services-for-primary-schools pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Relief Caretaking Services for Primary Schools [B4Schools Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/b4schools-ltd) Estimated value £10,000 to £20,000 Published 1 Feb 2017 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### RELIEF SUPPORT CARETAKING SERVICE B4Schools Ltd would like to receive expressions of interest from contractors and or suppliers who can provide all or some of the Relief Caretaking services our members have identified ranging from short notice unplanned/planned opening and closing of the school, out of hours' emergency response and key holding to all day cover. B4Schools Ltd are seeking to engage with the market to try and source a suitable supplier for our members. There are currently 20 member schools that have shown an interest in having access to a relief caretaking support service. The initial term of contract would be for one year with a nominal estimated initial value of GBP20,000 (GBP1,000 per member school). ### Overview and Notes Each of the above service type would have a slightly different specification for each member according to need. Suppliers will need to demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of school site management, security and tenure. Suppliers will have to demonstrate appropriate insurance to include all aspects of key holding, security and tenure of premises and all aspects of the integrated service to both employees, staff, pupils and visitors therein. Suppliers will need to provide comparative references/referees. Any staff to be deployed to the school(s) will need to have as a minimum: - An enhanced current DBS clearance. - Be self-motivated and fit for the role. - Appropriate training i.e.: - Health and safety - Lone working - Cleaning - First Aid - Manual handling - COSHH School members will be required to provide appropriate information to assist the supplier in providing the service to include but not exhaustive: - - Floor plan of the school - Site and grounds plan. - Key and lock data - Fire Plans - Alarm details and alarm points - Unlock /Lock checklist procedures - Authorisations, policies and approvals in the securing and making safe premises. - Point of contact in an emergency. Read full description ## CPV classification Office, school and office equipment cleaning services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/afb509ae-fa10-4f16-90ef-814ffd42379f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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