Issue - meetings

That a contract, in twelve separate ‘lots’ each covering a distinct geographical area, be awarded to the suppliers as described in the submitted confidential annex

(item 12). 

Reasons for Decisions

The existing contracts for Schools Cleaning Services will expire on 31 July 2013. A full tender process, in compliance with the EU Procurement Legislation and Procurement Standing Orders has been completed, and the recommendations provide best value for money for the Council.  In addition to delivering savings, the contract will also deliver an improved service with strengthened performance measures and robust contract management.

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee]

The Cabinet Member for Business Services introduced this report and informed Members that the current contract for providing Schools Cleaning Services expired on 31 July 2013 and it was therefore necessary to award a new contract, commencing on 1 August 2013.

She referred to the part 2 annex (item 12) which set out the names and financial details of the recommended suppliers. She advised Cabinet that the recommended supplier for this contract would deliver a saving of nearly £3m (approximately 25% on the existing contract) for Surrey schools over the five year term.

The Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning was also pleased to endorse the recommendations and stressed the importance of good cleaning in schools. She considered that the award of this contract had been subject to a thorough evaluation process.

RESOLVED:

That a contract, in twelve separate ‘lots’ each covering a distinct geographical area, be awarded to the suppliers as described in the submitted confidential annex (item 12). 

Reasons for Decisions

The existing contracts for Schools Cleaning Services will expire on 31 July 2013. A full tender process, in compliance with the EU Procurement Legislation and Procurement Standing Orders has been completed, and the recommendations provide best value for money for the Council.  In addition to delivering savings, the contract will also deliver an improved service with strengthened performance measures and robust contract management.