Pest Control Services

Wellspring Academy Trust has a requirement for Pest Control Services for its multi-site Academy Trust.

Pest Control services will include control of rodents, flying insects, biting insects, wasps, garden ants, cockroaches and other crawling insects with particular attention being paid to catering and food storage areas. In the event of any call out, a full survey is to be provided and advice given on optimising the service. All solutions and recommendations must represent best value for money at all times.

It is anticipated that the new contract will commence on 1 August 2024 and will initially cover a three (3) year period with an option to extend, subject to annual review, for a period of one (1) further year period. Hence the contract could extend to a maximum of four (4) years.

The Tender Process

Timetable: 02 May 2024 Despatch of Invitations To Tender 16 May 2024 Last date for requesting tender documents 31 May 2024 Closing date for receipt of tenders 10 June 2024 Tenders opened 10 June - 24 June 2024 Evaluate tenders, seek clarification, correction, additional information 09/10 July 2024 Presentations by shortlisted suppliers 15 July 2024 Contract award - followed by stand still period -see appeal information below 01 August 2024 Contract commencement

We do not undertake to accept the lowest tender, or part, or all of any tender, and the acknowledgement of receipt of any submitted tender shall not constitute any actual or implied agreement between the Trust and the Tenderer. We reserve the right to accept any part, or all, of any tender or tenders at its sole discretion.

Return of Tender

Tender document along with supporting documentation must be sent to arrive no later than 9am on 31 May 2024 via the email below.

[email protected] Sarah Greenley, Head of Services, Wellspring Academy Trust