263_16 Total Cleaning Services Solution

The framework intends to provide a national solution for a complete suite of Cleaning Services (including General Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Deep Cleaning, External Cleaning, Specialist Cleaning and Decontamination Cleaning).

The framework will have 3 Lots:

Lot 1A – General Cleaning (inclusive of Window Cleaning and External Cleaning)

Lot 1B – Deep and Specialist Cleaning

Lot 1C – Decontamination Systems and Services

National framework to be awarded on a regional basis.

Whilst initially for use by local authorities served by ESPO (see www.espo.org for further details), being a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Combined Procurement Directive 2004/18/EC, the Framework Agreement may also be open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and their Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http:// www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Please note, the AMENDED closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 25/07/2016.

Additional information: In order to express an interest in tendering for this opportunity and obtaining tender documents and/or requesting any further information, please see details below and please ensure you refer to instructions and guidance available: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) (If you are not already registered) Register your company by selecting the ‘Register' box on the top of the home page, (c) Once registered visit the home page select ‘View Opportunities’ then ‘Search Latest Opportunities', from the ‘Organisation' drop down box select ‘ESPO', click search (options) and select the appropriate opportunity ‘263_16 Total Cleaning Services Solution’, (d) Express an interest by selecting the ‘Register Interest’ box at the bottom of the screen. You should receive a notification email confirming your expression of interest, (e) Once fully registered, you should download the tender from the website.

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