Window Cleaning Tenders
Examples of public organisations who commission window cleaning tenders can include universities, colleges, councils and other public-owned bodies, as well as housing associations or multi-site landlord organisations.
Sometimes, private companies may release a public procurement exercise for window cleaning, or invite specific organisations they wish to engage for the provision of the service. These companies often have a number of sites that require window cleaning such as hotels, commercial offices, fast food restaurant chains, or companies with numerous sites.
What is Normally Involved in a Window Cleaning Tender?
Due to the nature of window cleaning tenders, there is often a site meeting arranged so potential bidders can assess themselves the work involved. At this stage factors such as window cleaning frequency, access requirements and the building design can be assessed by you, the bidder.
Within window cleaning tender writing responses, areas such as the below are often covered:
- Service Proposal – your offer in respect of delivering on the requirements of the contract. This often includes your methodology for cleaning the windows in respect of your operatives being self-sufficient and able to clean via a van-based system, or if they rely on the site to provide water and other requirements. These responses also require the inclusion of site-specific knowledge and how you will overcome any challenges such as access and/or building design. Use of innovation in the overcoming of these issues often goes a long way with commissioners.
- Organisational Experience & Structure – for this, the commissioner requires you to demonstrate your experience in terms of years of operation, similar contracts you have worked on, the knowledge, training skills and experience of your staff team and other resources you will draw upon for the delivery of the contract.
- Business Continuity (sometimes called Contingency Arrangements, or Disaster Recovery Plans) – the measures and arrangements you have in place to ensure your ability to continue to clean windows in the face of issues such as staff shortage, vehicle/equipment issues, technical infrastructure, etc.
- Localised Resource – if the contract is based in Glasgow, but you’re in Birmingham, the commissioner will want to know how you will be able to fulfil all contractual obligations and KPIs in a timely manner. Any restrictions in relation to proximity to the contract location will be made known to you prior to us moving ahead with any tender you engage Your Tender Team for.
- ISO Accreditations, Certifications & Memberships – saying that you can deliver and having a recognised stamp of approval are two entirely separate things. On many tenders we see requirements for Safecontractor, CHAS, IOSH, ISO9001, ISO14001 Safety Accreditation Membership of the Federation of Window Cleaner (SAM/FWC) (FWC https://www.f-w-c.co.uk), amongst many others. To find out more about how an ISO accreditation can help with your tender, click HERE.
- Approach to Environmental Management – this will include details of the cleaning materials and chemicals you will use in the delivery of window cleaning services and how these are the most environmentally friendly option.
How Can Your Tender Team Help with My Window Cleaning Tender?
Fear not, quality responses are what Your Tender Team specialise in. Our highly experienced team will add value to your tender response.
Window cleaning tenders are often awarded for between 3 and 5 years. Sometimes, contracts can also be extended for a further 2 years or so. For this reason, it is vital that bidders give it their best shot when it comes to trying to win the tender.
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Need Help with Window Cleaning Tender Writing?
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- Assign you a Tender Manager and Tender Writer
- Plan, research, write and submit you tender for you
- Manage the clarifications on your behalf
- Bring our experience to your tender that has led to our WIN RATE
Your Tender Team will act as your outsourced bid writing partner for any tender. Our specialist tender writing team will manage and write your tender so you can rely on our experience and knowledge enhancing your approach to bid writing. Please visit our FULL TENDER WRITE page for more info on ways we can help.
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Our dedicated team will be supporting you every step of the way and can even help you plan your responses before writing them. This ensures that your tender has an experienced approach that will add a new dimension to your bid writing procedure.
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