Decision brief
Illustrative sample
Cleaning & Facilities Services — 3-Year Framework
Review
Strong fit on scope and value — but one mandatory accreditation is not confirmed in the pack. Clarify it before you commit writing time.
This is decision support, not professional advice. The bid/no-bid call is yours — every line below links to its source so you can check it.
- Deadlines
- 2
- Values
- 2
- Requirements
- 3
Verdict
Reasons
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Bid
Scope matches a daily commercial cleaning + light FM operation.
“The supplier shall provide daily cleaning, periodic deep cleans, and reactive caretaking across 14 sites.”
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Bid
Contract value sits inside your typical band (£250k–£900k/yr).
“Estimated total value £1,800,000 over 36 months (approx. £600,000 per annum).”
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No-bid
Mandatory ISO 14001 is required at submission — not confirmed for you.
“Tenderers must hold a valid ISO 14001 environmental management certificate at the time of submission.”
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Review
Site visit is strongly advised and the window is tight.
“A non-mandatory site visit is offered on 24 June 2026; questions close 26 June 2026.”
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Scope
A single supplier to deliver daily commercial cleaning, periodic deep cleans, washroom services, and light reactive caretaking across 14 council buildings for an initial 36 months, with an option to extend by 12 months. TUPE applies to the incumbent workforce.
Why we say this
tender-pack.pdf, page 4
“The Authority seeks a single provider for cleaning and facilities support across its operational estate of 14 sites. The initial term is 36 months with a single optional 12-month extension. TUPE is expected to apply.”
Time pressure
Deadline table
Clarification questions close
Why we say this
tender-pack.pdf, page 2
“All clarification questions must be submitted by 26 June 2026, 12:00.”
Tender submission deadline
Why we say this
tender-pack.pdf, page 2
“Tenders must be received via the portal no later than 14 July 2026, 12:00.”
Can you bid?
Eligibility checklist
ISO 14001 environmental management certificate held at submission.
Why we say this
tender-pack.pdf, page 9
“Tenderers must hold a valid ISO 14001 certificate at the time of submission.”
Employer's liability insurance of at least £10m.
Why we say this
tender-pack.pdf, page 9
“Minimum employer's liability cover of £10,000,000 is required.”
Two contracts of similar size and scope in the last three years.
Why we say this
tender-pack.pdf, page 10
“Provide two references for contracts of comparable value and scope delivered within the last 36 months.”
Commercial shape
Values and lots
Values
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Estimated total value: £1,800,000 over 36 months
Confidence 84%Why we say this
tender-pack.pdf, page 5
“Estimated total contract value £1,800,000 over the initial term.”
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Indicative annual value: ≈ £600,000 per annum
Confidence 70%Why we say this
tender-pack.pdf, page 5
“Annualised value is approximately £600,000.”
Evaluation criteria
- Quality / method statement
- 50%
- Price
- 40%
- Social value
- 10%
Illustrative source
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