What is the (Annual) cost of window cleaning (exc VAT) for your contract, or contracts?
A) The annual cost for the window cleaning contract across the Trust is £6793.57. Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital also has a separate contract provided by their PFI partner, Engie for external window cleaning only. Internal windows are covered by the Trust wide contract.
When were the corporate window cleaning contracts awarded and to whom?
A) The contract was awarded to D&I Cleaners in September 2019 for three years.
When are the next review date(s)?
A) The contract is regularly reviewed during its duration.
Where and what date/month/year will you be advertising your future contracts for window cleaning?
A) This information is not yet known. The contract was only recently awarded in September 2019 for a three year duration.
What will be the type of buildings and how many of them (approx) are in the window cleaning contract(s)?
A) The buildings are all hospital buildings and there are 6 in the contract
Does the contract cover other hospital sites? If so which ones?
A) The contract covers the following;
Burnley General Teaching Hospital
Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital (Internal Glazing only)
Clitheroe Community Hospital
Blackburn Birthing Centre
Pendle Community Hospital
Accrington Victoria Community Hospital
If your main window cleaning contract is within your accommodation and building services contract, please state and then confirm if you would allow an SME supplier to tender separately for your window cleaning lot?
A) Window cleaning is a separate contract
Is there a telephone contact number and email of the procurement office/officer that would deal with this in the future?
A) The procurement department can be contacted via email at procurementhelpdesk@elht.nhs.uk
