Woking College ~ Cleaning Tender

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    "description": "The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Woking College.\nCollege overview:\nLocated in Surrey, Woking College is one of the top-performing Sixth Form Colleges in the country, providing high-quality education to over 1,800 students aged 16\u201319. The College offers a wide range of A Level and vocational courses.\nFacilities at Woking College are excellent, benefiting from over \u00a312 million of investment in recent years to enhance the campus.\nConveniently situated near Woking town centre, with excellent transport links via rail, road, and bus, the College attracts students from across a broad geographical area.\nTender information:\nWoking College is seeking to appoint a professional and forward-thinking contractor to deliver high-quality cleaning services across its facilities. The College welcomes innovation and initiative from bidders in delivering a service that maintains exceptional cleanliness and contributes to a safe and pleasant environment for students and staff alike.\nThe successful contractor will be required to:\n\u2022Review the current cleaning provision and propose improvements where appropriate\n\u2022 Operate to consistently high standards, ensuring the College remains clean, hygienic, and fit for purpose\n\u2022 Proactively manage the contract, achieving all service specifications and maintaining the required cleaning frequencies and effectiveness as outlined in the Tender Specification\nThe contract will be for an initial three-year period from April 2026 to April 2029, with the option to extend for a further two years, subject to mutual agreement.\nThis will be a fixed-price contract, with the contractor invoicing monthly at one-twelfth of the agreed annual cost.\nThe College expects the contractor to bring:\n\u2022A focus on environmental sustainability\n\u2022A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in both cleaning techniques and equipment\n\u2022Delivery of services in line with BICSc standards, as a minimum\n\u2022A focus on productivity and efficiency throughout the contract term\nCurrent cleaning arrangement:\nAt present there are 14 cleaning staff employed at Woking College where the structure is:\n\u20221 working cleaning supervisor\n\u202213 cleaning operatives\nThe current contract value (2024/25) is approximately \u00a3143,939 per annum.\nCollege Expectations\nWoking College is committed to the ongoing development of its cleaning services. The College\u2019s leadership believes that a well-maintained environment supports student success and contributes to a positive ethos and strong sense of community.\nBidders are expected to demonstrate, through their submission:\n\u2022 How their service will align with and support the College\u2019s values\n\u2022 How they will contribute to the College\u2019s commitment to environmental sustainability.",
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    "title": "Woking College ~ Cleaning Tender"
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