Framework Agreement for Provision of Cleaning Services for Properties, Communal Areas and Kitchens

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Falkirk Council intends to appoint suitably experienced cleaning providers for the provision of cleaning services for properties, communal areas, and kitchens at various sites within the local authority area. Lot 4: Deep Clean of Kitchens, Canopies and Ductwork The service will cover regular cleaning of production kitchens and serveries across Falkirk Council’s schools and corporate sites. The authority has a commitment to conduct an annual deep clean of these kitchens to ensure and maintain safety standards. The deep clean should encompass a full clean of all equipment within the equipment and all surfaces. There is also a requirement for the scheduled cleaning and/or replacement of filters in kitchen canopies. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Lot 5: External Cleaning This section is for cleaning down of all properties after roughcasting and roofing works have been carried out. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Lot 1: Void Properties Falkirk Council operates a stock of Void properties for mainstream tenancies. The authority has a commitment to clean these properties prior to occupation. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Third Party Employers for this lot have identified TUPE may apply. The TUPE information supplied relates to the Third Party Employer only (according to the definitions) employees. Refer to Schedule 9 and Appendix F. Lot 2: Homeless Properties Falkirk Council operates a stock of properties for allocation to homeless persons. The authority has a commitment to clean these properties prior to occupation. The service provision consists of visiting void temporary accommodation and preparing them for the next tenant. The properties are generally fully furnished therefore the work will involve more than just a straightforward empty house clean. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Third Party Employers for this lot have identified TUPE may apply. The TUPE information supplied relates to the Third Party Employer only (according to the definitions) employees. Refer to Schedule 9 and Appendix F. Lot 3: Communal Areas The service will cover regular cleaning of communal areas in 26 (13 High Flats) flatted residential blocks in central Falkirk, including high pedestrian traffic areas in each block. In addition, the service provider will be required to carry out regular checks regarding the cleanliness and condition of specified communal areas and maintain these areas to the required standard. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Third Party Employers for this lot have identified TUPE may apply. The TUPE information supplied relates to the Third Party Employer only (according to the definitions) employees. Refer to Schedule 9 and Appendix F.