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.