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Shipston High School is procuring a fully managed cleaning service for its campus, comprising three main blocks totaling approximately 4,315 square meters and a new sports hall of approximately 1,175 square meters. The contract, reference SHS-CLN-2026-01, begins on December 11, 2026, for an initial three-year term with two optional one-year extensions, reaching a maximum potential value of 1,150,000 pounds. The scope includes routine cleaning over a 40-week service year, periodic deep cleaning, and high-level work, while specifically excluding catering areas. The sports hall is priced as a separate bolt-on and is not expected to be available until January 2027. Access is restricted to specific term-time and holiday windows, with no access permitted on weekends or bank holidays.
The procurement follows a two-stage competitive flexible procedure where the top three candidates from a written tender are invited to a presentation. Evaluation is weighted toward quality, staffing models, and mobilization, with a general split of 60 percent quality and 40 percent price. A TUPE service provision change is anticipated involving eight employees, including one member of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Bidders must demonstrate health and safety competence via SSIP registration or a detailed questionnaire and maintain public and employer liability insurance of at least 10 million pounds. Performance is managed through a measurable outcome-based scale and a service credit regime for failures.
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Shipston High School managed cleaning contract, three to five years, max 1,150,000 pounds.
HighAI Summary for Cleaning Services - Shipston High School: Tender notice for fully managed cleaning services at Shipston High School, published 14 October 2026. The contract has an estimated value of £958,333 (excl. VAT) for a three-year term with possible extensions to five years. The procurement uses a two-stage competitive flexible procedure involving a written tender (Stage 1) and a presentation (Stage 2), with evaluation weights of 54% quality, 36% price, and 10% presentation. Submission deadline is 26 October 2026.
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HighAI Summary for Cleaning Services - Shipston High School (SHS-CLN-2026-01): Tender notice published October 14, 2026, for fully managed cleaning services at Shipston High School. The contract covers approximately 5,490 m² of floor area over a 3-year term with possible extensions to 5 years. Estimated value is £958,333 excluding VAT. The procurement uses a two-stage competitive flexible procedure involving a written tender (Stage 1) and a presentation (Stage 2), with evaluation weights of 54% quality, 36% price, and 10% presentation.
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HighAI Summary for Cleaning Services Shipston High School (SHS-CLN-2026-01): Tender notice published October 14, 2026, for fully managed cleaning services at Shipston High School. The contract is for an initial three-year term starting December 11, 2026, with possible extensions up to five years. Estimated value is £958,333 (excl. VAT). The procurement uses a two-stage competitive flexible procedure involving a written tender (Stage 1) and a presentation (Stage 2). Evaluation is based on quality (54%), price (36%), and presentation (10%). Submission deadline is October 26, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for Cleaning Services Shipston High School (SHS-CLN-2026-01): Tender notice for fully managed cleaning services at Shipston High School, including routine, periodic, and deep cleaning for approximately 5,490 m². Published 14 October 2026, this version includes Clarification Note 01 (v1.1) regarding timber floor specifications. The procurement uses a two-stage competitive flexible procedure with a submission deadline of 26 October 2026. Estimated value is £958,333 (excl. VAT) for a 3-year term with possible extensions to 5 years. Evaluation is based on quality (54%), price (36%), and a Stage 2 presentation (10%).
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HighAI Summary for CLN-2026-01 Schedule 4 - Conditions of Contract: Version 1.7 (dated 24 September 2026) of the Conditions of Contract and Performance Framework for cleaning services at Shipston High School. The document outlines a three-year term starting 11 December 2026 with two optional one-year extensions. It defines the order of precedence, payment terms, price indexation based on National Living Wage and CPIH, and a detailed service credit regime for performance failures, including cleanliness standards and vetting requirements.
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HighAI Summary for Schedule 2 - Tender Response Template v1.6: A tender response template (version 1.6) provided as Schedule 2, designed for bidders to use when submitting their formal response to a procurement solicitation.
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HighAI Summary for Schedule 3 - Pricing Schedule v1.4: Pricing schedule document version 1.4, containing a detailed pricing table and cost breakdown for procurement services.
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HighAI Summary for Shipston High School - Asbestos Management Plan: An Asbestos Management Plan for Shipston High School detailing policies, procedures, and protocols for managing Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) in accordance with CAR 2012. It includes a management flowchart, roles of the Duty Holder and Responsible Persons, and specific protocols for contractors and refurbishment/demolition works.
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HighAI Summary for Shipston High School Cleaning Services - Clarification Note 01: Clarification Note 01 (v1.1), issued October 14, 2026, for the Shipston High School Cleaning Services procurement (SHS-CLN-2026-01). This document provides formal responses to tenderer questions and serves as the official written record of the site visit held on October 5, 2026. It clarifies TUPE transfer details, site access, and operational requirements, while noting that certain items regarding consumables expenditure and headcount remain outstanding. This note forms part of the official tender documents and supersedes version 1.0.
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HighAI Summary for Shipston High School Cleaning Services - Clarification Note 01: Issued October 14, 2026, this document provides formal responses to tenderer clarification questions and serves as the official written record of the site visit held on October 5, 2026, for the Shipston High School Cleaning Services procurement (SHS-CLN-2026-01). It clarifies workforce details (TUPE), site access, and operational patterns, while noting that some items remain outstanding. This note forms part of the official tender documents and prevails over previous documents where corrections are made.
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HighAI Summary for Shipston High School Cleaning Services - Site Plans & Floor Surface Schedule (Rev P03): This document is a tender pack annex (Rev P03, dated September 1, 2026) for cleaning services at Shipston High School. It provides a detailed room-by-room floor surface schedule and site plans to ensure consistent pricing among bidders. It includes area measurements for 199 rooms (4,315 m² total), surface types (carpet, vinyl, etc.), and specific exclusions such as catering areas and certain stores. The document emphasizes that the schedule governs in cases of conflict with the drawings.
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HighAI Summary for Shipston School Sports Hall - Proposed Ground Floor Plan (Rev C04): Construction drawing for the Shipston School Sports Hall Proposed Ground Floor Plan, revision C04 dated 18/03/2026. The document is issued for construction and includes detailed room dimensions, area calculations (e.g., Sports Hall 698.51 m²), and a revision history tracking the project from work-in-progress through tender to construction issue.
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HighAI Summary for SHS-CLN-2026-01 Appendix C - School Calendar 2026-27: Version 1.2 of Appendix C for the Shipston High School Cleaning Services Tender (SHS-CLN-2026-01), dated 23 September 2026. This document provides the official 2026/27 academic calendar, including term dates, INSET days, and holiday periods. It establishes the 40-week contractual service year and provides critical scheduling data for tenderers to use for pricing and programming periodic cleaning work, specifically noting site access restrictions during bank holidays and the contract commencement date of 11 December 2026.
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HighAI Summary for SHS-CLN-2026-01 Appendix D - TUPE Information: Version 2.4 (dated 24 September 2026) of the anonymised TUPE information for the Shipston High School cleaning services contract (SHS-CLN-2026-01). The document provides workforce data for 8 employees (7 from the outgoing contractor and 1 from the school) to enable tenderers to price workforce liabilities, including hourly rates, pension schemes, and length of service.
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HighAI Summary for SHS-CLN-2026-01 Cleaning Services - Shipston High School: Invitation to Tender (v2.9, 24 September 2026) for a fully managed cleaning service at Shipston High School. The procurement follows a two-stage competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, consisting of a written tender and a presentation for the top three candidates. The contract is for an initial three-year term starting 11 December 2026, with two optional one-year extensions. The estimated total value is £1,150,000, with an award basis of 60% quality and 40% price.
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HighAI Summary for SHS-CLN-2026-01 Cleaning Services Shipston High School: Tender notice published September 24, 2026, for fully managed cleaning services at Shipston High School. The contract is for an initial three-year term starting December 11, 2026, with possible extensions up to five years, with an estimated value of £958,333 (excl. VAT). The procurement uses a two-stage competitive flexible procedure involving a written tender and a presentation. Submission deadline is October 26, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for SHS-CLN-2026-01 - Cleaning Services Specification: Service Specification (v2.5, dated 24 September 2026) for cleaning services at Shipston High School under procurement reference SHS-CLN-2026-01. The document defines the required outcomes, scope, and performance standards for the service, emphasizing a measurable and enforceable standard of cleanliness. It establishes that the contractor is responsible for the design and resourcing of the solution to meet the school's objectives, including documented cleaning schedules, quality audits, and safeguarding training.
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HighAI Summary for SHS-CLN-2026-01 Schedule 2 - Tender Response Template: Version 1.6 (dated 24 September 2026) of the Tender Response Template for cleaning services at Shipston High School (SHS-CLN-2026-01). This document serves as the mandatory submission format for tenderers, containing sections for tenderer details, the formal form of tender, conflict of interest disclosures, and a comprehensive checklist of participation conditions (P1-P10) including financial standing, insurance, health and safety, and safeguarding requirements.
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HighAI Summary for SHS-CLN-2026-01 Schedule 3 - Pricing Schedule: Version 1.4 (dated 24 September 2026) of the Pricing Schedule for cleaning services at Shipston High School (SHS-CLN-2026-01). The document provides a detailed pricing framework for the main service, sports hall bolt-on, periodic/holiday cleaning, and consumables options. It includes specific rules for pricing, workforce transfer (TUPE) requirements, and a whole-life cost evaluation over a five-year term.
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LowAI Summary for Cleaning Services - Shipston High School Award Notice: Contract award notice published November 13, 2026, for cleaning services at Shipston High School. The contract was awarded to A & E SERVICES (UK) LIMITED for a total value of £722,602.04 excluding VAT. The contract term is three years starting December 11, 2026, with possible extensions up to November 10, 2031.
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LowAI Summary for Shipston High School - Health and Safety Policy: A comprehensive Health and Safety Policy for Shipston High School, established in June 2021 and last reviewed in Summer 2025. The document outlines the school's commitment to safety, organizational responsibilities (from the Governing Body to staff and students), and detailed arrangements for implementation, including emergency procedures, risk management, and contractor safety.
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LowAI Summary for Shipston High School - Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: A school policy document from Shipston High School detailing safeguarding and child protection procedures. Approved in September 2025, it outlines roles, responsibilities, legislative compliance (Keeping Children Safe in Education), and contact information for internal and external safeguarding authorities.
The site. A single secondary school of approximately 4,315 m² of printed in-scope floor area across three blocks, together with a sports hall building of approximately 1,175 m² delivered under a 2025-26 expansion. A room-by-room schedule of floor surfaces, an out-of-scope list and a sanitary provision schedule are issued with the tender documents.
The service. Fully managed: routine cleaning over a 40-week service year, periodic, holiday, deep and non-routine cleaning including high-level work, on-site supervision, labour, equipment, materials, quality assurance and reporting. Washroom consumables are to be priced both as a School-supplied and as a Contractor-supplied option.
Points tenderers should note. Timber and sprung timber floors account for 616.6 m², 14.3 per cent of the in-scope area, across five areas including a sports floor and a floor in a food-consumption area. The estate contains 58 WCs, 56 wash basins and 20 showers. There is no site access at weekends or on bank holidays. The sports hall building is not expected to be available before the new year and is priced separately.
Workforce. A TUPE service provision change is anticipated, involving eight employees across two transferors - seven employed by the outgoing contractor and one employed directly by the School. One employee is an active member of the Local Government Pension Scheme at an employer contribution rate of 18.4 per cent. Anonymised workforce information is issued with the tender documents, subject to the confidentiality terms of the Invitation to Tender.
Approach to award. The School is procuring a properly resourced service that is correctly priced. Evaluation weights quality, staffing model, supervision and mobilisation alongside price.
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