CT0812 - Stair Cleaning for Council Owned and Mixed Tenure Blocks

Tender description

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to appoint 3 suitably qualified and experienced contractors to a framework for the provision and delivery of communal stair cleaning services and open access deck cleaning services, to approximately 2500 - 3000 blocks within the boundaries of the City of Edinburgh Council, the numbers are indicative and not guaranteed. Service users can be in Council properties, privately owned blocks or mixed tenure blocks. The framework is expected to commence in July 2021 and will continue for a period of 2 years, with an optional further period of 2 years Bidder should note TUPE may apply It is the Councils intention to conduct a 2-stage tender process for a 4 year contract on a 2+1+1 basis. There is an emphasis on quality as well as price and submissions will be assessed on the most economically advantageous tender based on a ratio of 60% Price and 40% Quality. Contractors should be aware that being appointed to the Framework is no guarantee work and that the Council will apply the following methodology to all orders placed. Framework Operation The 1st ranked contractor within the Framework will be offered the initial business (2000 to 2500 stairs) in the first instance throughout the Framework Contract period. If, for whatever reason, the 1st ranked contractor cannot meet the requirements during the Framework Contract period the 2nd ranked contractor will be offered the work and so on. This arrangement is required to drive best value whilst ensuring business continuity. For substantial additions to the service or for additional services, the Council may conduct a mini competition between the three framework providers. The requirement: Standard weekly cleans to properties as detailed within the Short Service Specification, comprise of cleaning of all internal communal areas, the main entrance, stairwells, landings, corridors/access walkways and rear entrance. This also includes any steps, porches and/or plats. All works must be carried out in accordance with the British Institute of Cleaning Science recommendations. All works must comply with the latest edition of the Health and Safety at Work Regulations