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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Connexus Homes Limited

The Gateway, The Auction Yard

Craven Arms

SY7 9BW

Email

jayne.stringer [at] connexus-group.co.uk

Telephone

+44 3332313233

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKG - West Midlands (England)

Internet address(es)

Main address

Buyer's address

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Housing Association

I.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Connexus Cleaning Services Tender

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 90910000 - Cleaning services

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The aim of this tender is to create a clean, welcoming environment for our Staff and Customers by appointing a high-quality cleaning service provider that delivers value for money.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Offices- Shropshire

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 90910000 - Cleaning services
• 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
• 90919200 - Office cleaning services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKG22 - Shropshire CC

Main site or place of performance

Craven Arms and Wem

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The aim of this tender is to create a clean, welcoming environment for our Staff and Customers by appointing a high-quality cleaning service provider that delivers value for money.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The contract will run for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years based on satisfactory annual performance reviews.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There are six Lots that are split geographically; Connexus intend to appoint one service provider per lot to deliver cleaning services as per our specification.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Offices- Herefordshire

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 90919200 - Office cleaning services
• 90910000 - Cleaning services
• 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of

Main site or place of performance

Hereford

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The aim of this tender is to create a clean, welcoming environment for our Staff and Customers by appointing a high-quality cleaning service provider that delivers value for money.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The contract will run for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years based on satisfactory annual performance reviews.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There are six Lots that are split geographically; Connexus intend to appoint one service provider per lot to deliver cleaning services as per our specification.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Schemes- Herefordshire

Lot No

4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 90910000 - Cleaning services
• 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services
• 90911200 - Building-cleaning services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of

Main site or place of performance

Across Herefordshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The aim of this tender is to create a clean, welcoming environment for our Staff and Customers by appointing a high-quality cleaning service provider that delivers value for money.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The contract will run for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years based on satisfactory annual performance reviews.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There are six Lots that are split geographically; Connexus intend to appoint one service provider per lot to deliver cleaning services as per our specification.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Schemes- Shropshire

Lot No

3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 90910000 - Cleaning services
• 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
• 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKG22 - Shropshire CC

Main site or place of performance

Across Shropshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The aim of this tender is to create a clean, welcoming environment for our Staff and Customers by appointing a high-quality cleaning service provider that delivers value for money.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The contract will run for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years based on satisfactory annual performance reviews.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There are six Lots that are split geographically; Connexus intend to appoint one service provider per lot to deliver cleaning services as per our specification.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Communal Areas- Shropshire

Lot No

5

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 90910000 - Cleaning services
• 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
• 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKG22 - Shropshire CC

Main site or place of performance

Across Shropshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The aim of this tender is to create a clean, welcoming environment for our Staff and Customers by appointing a high-quality cleaning service provider that delivers value for money.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The contract will run for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years based on satisfactory annual performance reviews.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There are six Lots that are split geographically; Connexus intend to appoint one service provider per lot to deliver cleaning services as per our specification.

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Communal Areas- Herefordshire

Lot No

6

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 90910000 - Cleaning services
• 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services
• 90911200 - Building-cleaning services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of

Main site or place of performance

Across Herefordshire

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The aim of this tender is to create a clean, welcoming environment for our Staff and Customers by appointing a high-quality cleaning service provider that delivers value for money.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The contract will run for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years based on satisfactory annual performance reviews.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

There are six Lots that are split geographically; Connexus intend to appoint one service provider per lot to deliver cleaning services as per our specification.

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

All staff working on this contract will be required to have a DBS check prior to commencing work for Connexus.

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

Bidders will be required to provide their last two years' accounts and will also be subject to a third party credit check.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

Bidders should be able to demonstrate that they have made a profit in each of the last two years and a satisfactory credit score. If a loss is reported for one or more years, or the credit score is unsatisfactory, then the Bidder must provide appropriate justification and explanation of its ability to trade and fulfil the contract, Connexus will have discretion as to whether to accept such justification and explanation and will fail any Bidder where it is not satisfied.

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria

In accordance with Regulations 58-60 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as set out in the ITT.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required

In accordance with Regulations 58-60 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as set out in the ITT.

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

All staff working on this contract will be required to have a DBS check prior to commencing work for Connexus. They will also need to be asbestos awareness trained.

III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

22 July 2024

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

22 July 2024

Local time

12:00pm

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure

As per Connexus' Standing Orders and Financial Regulations

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

VI.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at .

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at .

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

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VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Public Procurement Review Service

Cabinet Office

London

Email

publicprocurementreview [at] cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3450103503

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Royal Courts of Justice

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079476000

Country

United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

The contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum ten calendar day standstill period at the point of information on the award of the Contract(s) to be awarded at conclusion of the procurement exercise begun by publication of the contract notice is communicated to tenderers. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provides for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by breach of those regulations to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Generally, any such action must be brought within thirty days from the date the aggrieved party knew or ought to have known about the alleged breach. Where the contract(s) have not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract(s) have been entered into the court may only award damages or where the award procedures have not been followed correctly may in certain circumstances declare the contract to be ‘ineffective’.

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

The Cabinet Office

Correspondence Team, Cabinet Office, Whitehall

London

SW1A 2AS

Telephone

+44 2072761234

Country

United Kingdom