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The Litmus Partnership: Woking College ~ Cleaning Tender

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Notice Summary
Title: Woking College ~ Cleaning Tender
Notice type: UK4: Tender notice
Authority: The Litmus Partnership
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure
Short Description: The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Woking College. College overview: Located 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 16–19. The College offers a wide range of A Level and vocational courses. Facilities at Woking College are excellent, benefiting from over £12 million of investment in recent years to enhance the campus. Conveniently situated near Woking town centre, with excellent transport links via rail, road, and bus, the College attracts students from across a broad geographical area. Tender information: Woking 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. The successful contractor will be required to: •Review the current cleaning provision and propose improvements where appropriate • Operate to consistently high standards, ensuring the College remains clean, hygienic, and fit for purpose • Proactively manage the contract, achieving all service specifications and maintaining the required cleaning frequencies and effectiveness as outlined in the Tender Specification The 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. This will be a fixed-price contract, with the contractor invoicing monthly at one-twelfth of the agreed annual cost. The College expects the contractor to bring: •A focus on environmental sustainability •A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in both cleaning techniques and equipment •Delivery of services in line with BICSc standards, as a minimum •A focus on productivity and efficiency throughout the contract term Current cleaning arrangement: At present there are 14 cleaning staff employed at Woking College where the structure is: •1 working cleaning supervisor •13 cleaning operatives The current contract value (2024/25) is approximately £143,939 per annum. College Expectations Woking College is committed to the ongoing development of its cleaning services. The College’s leadership believes that a well-maintained environment supports student success and contributes to a positive ethos and strong sense of community. Bidders are expected to demonstrate, through their submission: • How their service will align with and support the College’s values • How they will contribute to the College’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Published: 29/08/2025 14:08
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UK4: Tender notice Published 29/08/2025

Woking College ~ Cleaning Tender


Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

Woking College


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PDBW-2444-CQJW


Address:


Rydens Way, Woking
Surrey
GU22 9DL
UK


Contact name:

Not provided


Email:

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

https://woking.ac.uk/


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Competitive flexible procedure


Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided


Competitive flexible procedure description:

Please see PSQ Document for further information on this procedure.



Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No


Dynamic market:

No


Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Woking College ~ Cleaning Tender


Reference number:

Not provided


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Woking College.
College overview:
Located 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 16–19. The College offers a wide range of A Level and vocational courses.
Facilities at Woking College are excellent, benefiting from over £12 million of investment in recent years to enhance the campus.
Conveniently situated near Woking town centre, with excellent transport links via rail, road, and bus, the College attracts students from across a broad geographical area.
Tender information:
Woking 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.
The successful contractor will be required to:
•Review the current cleaning provision and propose improvements where appropriate
• Operate to consistently high standards, ensuring the College remains clean, hygienic, and fit for purpose
• Proactively manage the contract, achieving all service specifications and maintaining the required cleaning frequencies and effectiveness as outlined in the Tender Specification

The 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.
This will be a fixed-price contract, with the contractor invoicing monthly at one-twelfth of the agreed annual cost.

The College expects the contractor to bring:
•A focus on environmental sustainability
•A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in both cleaning techniques and equipment
•Delivery of services in line with BICSc standards, as a minimum
•A focus on productivity and efficiency throughout the contract term

Current cleaning arrangement:
At present there are 14 cleaning staff employed at Woking College where the structure is:
•1 working cleaning supervisor
•13 cleaning operatives

The current contract value (2024/25) is approximately £143,939 per annum.

College Expectations
Woking College is committed to the ongoing development of its cleaning services. The College’s leadership believes that a well-maintained environment supports student success and contributes to a positive ethos and strong sense of community.

Bidders are expected to demonstrate, through their submission:
• How their service will align with and support the College’s values
• How they will contribute to the College’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Surrey:-School-cleaning-services./8WG3VGG99H

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/8WG3VGG99H





Total value (estimated):


GBP 431,939 excluding VAT

GBP 431,939 including VAT





Description





Description:

Not provided





Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No




Contract dates (estimated):

01/04/2026 to 31/03/2029


CPV classifications:


90919300 - School cleaning services.



Contract can be extended:

Yes


Extension date:

31/03/2031


Delivery regions:


UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex



Award criteria:


Name: Finance / Weighting:

Name: Quality / Weighting:







Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Submission




Enquiry deadline:

26/09/2025 Time: 12:00


Tender submission deadline:

05/12/2025 Time: 23:59


Submission address and any special instructions:

https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/8WG3VGG99H


An electronic auction will be used:


No


Languages that may be used for submission:


English


Award decision date (estimated):

02/02/2026



Other information



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided


Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided


Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No


Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Yes


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes



Other organisations


Not provided
Award Notice
UK6: Contract award notice Published 16/03/2026

Woking College ~ Cleaning Tender


Contracting Authorities




Contracting authority:

Woking College


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PDBW-2444-CQJW


Address:


Rydens Way, Woking
Surrey
GU22 9DL
UK


Contact name:

Not provided


Email:

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

https://woking.ac.uk/


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Competitive flexible procedure


Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided


Competitive flexible procedure description:

Please see PSQ Document for further information on this procedure.



Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No


Dynamic market:

No


Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Woking College ~ Cleaning Tender


Reference number:

Not provided


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Woking College.
College overview:
Located 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 16–19. The College offers a wide range of A Level and vocational courses.
Facilities at Woking College are excellent, benefiting from over £12 million of investment in recent years to enhance the campus.
Conveniently situated near Woking town centre, with excellent transport links via rail, road, and bus, the College attracts students from across a broad geographical area.
Tender information:
Woking 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.
The successful contractor will be required to:
•Review the current cleaning provision and propose improvements where appropriate
• Operate to consistently high standards, ensuring the College remains clean, hygienic, and fit for purpose
• Proactively manage the contract, achieving all service specifications and maintaining the required cleaning frequencies and effectiveness as outlined in the Tender Specification

The 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.
This will be a fixed-price contract, with the contractor invoicing monthly at one-twelfth of the agreed annual cost.

The College expects the contractor to bring:
•A focus on environmental sustainability
•A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in both cleaning techniques and equipment
•Delivery of services in line with BICSc standards, as a minimum
•A focus on productivity and efficiency throughout the contract term

Current cleaning arrangement:
At present there are 14 cleaning staff employed at Woking College where the structure is:
•1 working cleaning supervisor
•13 cleaning operatives

The current contract value (2024/25) is approximately £143,939 per annum.

College Expectations
Woking College is committed to the ongoing development of its cleaning services. The College’s leadership believes that a well-maintained environment supports student success and contributes to a positive ethos and strong sense of community.

Bidders are expected to demonstrate, through their submission:
• How their service will align with and support the College’s values
• How they will contribute to the College’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1022109074

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/8WG3VGG99H





Total value (estimated):


GBP 431,939 excluding VAT

GBP 431,939 including VAT






Contract value:

GBP 431,939 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Woking College ~ Cleaning Tender


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 431,939 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

No


Award decision date:

12/02/2026


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

28/03/2026


Contract dates (estimated):

01/04/2026 to 31/03/2029


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


90919300 - School cleaning services.



Delivery regions:


UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex



Assessment summaries sent:

12/02/2026



Supplier




Supplier:

YBC Cleaning Services Limited


Companies House:

04174249


Address:


161 North Lane
Aldershot
GU12 4TA
UK


Email:

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No





Other organisations


Not provided