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ID 4602687 - DfE - Catering, Vending, Cleaning and Ancillary Services for Southern Regional College

Awarded to THE MOUNT CHARLES GROUP LTD

Southern Regional College(buyer)

Published
Published 22 February 2024
Deadline
Closed 27 March 2024
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Overview

Southern Regional College sought a single contractor to deliver a full range of facilities management services, including catering, vending, cleaning, and ancillary services across its eight main campuses. The contract has been awarded to The Mount Charles Group Ltd for a value of £8,500,000.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£4,500,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Published
22 February 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Vending machinesCatering servicesSchool catering servicesGrounds maintenance servicesBuilding and facilities management servicesFacilities management servicesCleaning and sanitation servicesAccommodation, building and window cleaning services+5 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£8,500,000
Award date
13 May 2024
Contract period
— → 28 April 2027
Against estimate
89% above
Bids received
3
Winner
  • THE MOUNT CHARLES GROUP LTD

This contract ends on 28 April 2027.

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THE MOUNT CHARLES GROUP LTD

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

3

Open and restricted tenders in Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 21% received only one.

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Price 60% · Quality 40%

  • As per the tender documents40%
  • As per the tender documents60%

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Market context

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    3 June 2024

  2. Contract Notice

    22 February 2024

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