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closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Didcot Town Council Cleaning Contract

[Didcot Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/didcot-town-council)

Estimated value

£60,000

Published

23 Dec 2022

Deadline

Closed

23 Jan 2023

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- 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.

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## About this tender

Didcot Town Council invite you to quote for cleaning services for the Town Council Offices and Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7HN.

QUOTATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

- 2 x Cleaners working 15 hours per week, each. Hours would be Monday - Saturday 5am-7am and 5am-8am on a Sunday. Cover would need to be guaranteed in the event of sickness/absence. Must be able to effectively and efficiently communicate with Council staff and members of the public
- Three-year contract to commence 1st April 2023
- The work would include all that is listed in the 'Cleaning Schedule' document attached
- TUPE provision to be negotiated

### THINGS TO INCLUDE IN THE SUBMISSION

- Confirmation that a site visit has already been carried out
- Details of any/all ECO benefits the company has to offer
- Equipment the company will provide
- A list of equipment required
- A copy of the company's Insurance Certificates (min Â£10 million cover)
- Risk Assessments
- A copy of your Health and Safety Management systems and whether this is certified by a third party, including the Health and Safety policy
- The company's Environmental Policy
- A list of what training employees will carry out for using chemicals and current qualifications/experience of staff that would be on site
- Key Performance Indicators (audit template etc. The Council would require a copy of the company's audit process and a sample of what the audit would include) - within the first 3 months, you will be required to submit monthly audits and attend a review meeting. After that you will be required to submit quarterly audits and attend quarterly reviews, unless standards are deemed unsatisfactory
- Two references from previous/current customers
- Details of any enforcement agency actions
- Details of any prosecutions or civil claims
- A copy of your Accident Procedures and your past Accident/Incident history
- Proposed pay rate of staff
- Availability to start
- Proposed charge rate for additional cleaning/services

### Terms and Conditions

- Please note that payment will be actioned 30 days from the invoice
- A reduced payment will be made if services are deemed below satisfaction
- The Town Council will be closed for the Christmas period - dates to be confirmed (week between Christmas and New Year)
- The Civic Hall may be closed on some bank holidays - dates of which will be communicated to the successful tender
- If the awarded company receive three written warnings regarding cleaning standards, the Town Council can give 3 months written notice to terminate the contract at any time regardless of the anniversary date of the contract

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## CPV classification

Other community, social and personal services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/43ab55ea-6d80-4f62-a80e-6c0a82413477)

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