Collegiate Trust Cleaning Tender Awarded

The competitive tender for the cleaning services of The Collegiate Trust has concluded successfully, with Purgo Supply Services Ltd winning the contract. The contract is vital for maintaining cleanliness across 3 Secondary and 5 Primary schools in the Purley and Crawley areas. This tender was initiated to replace the existing contract, which is in its final year. The total estimated value of the cleaning contract is £2.75 million, but the awarded contract's total value is slightly higher at £2.8 million.

The Collegiate Trust, which oversees a family of schools dedicated to enhancing education for children and young people up to the age of 19, emphasized the importance of maximizing cleaning productivity while controlling costs. The successful contractor is expected to manage the cleaning services effectively, backed by a robust and proactive management team, ensuring consistent quality in service delivery.

During the tendering process, a total of four bids were received, two of which were from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract start date is set for September 1, 2024, with an initial term of three years, plus an option to extend for a further two years, contingent upon performance and mutual agreement.