Woking College ~ Cleaning Tender

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