How to win: Godalming College ~ Cleaning Tender

About this contract

Godalming College Academy Trust is an outstanding sixth form college and single academy trust serving South West Surrey and the surrounding area. The College was judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in November 2024, reflecting the high standards expected across all aspects of College life, services and facilities. Godalming College currently educates approximately 2,500 students aged 16-19 and employs around 250 staff. The College offers a broad curriculum of A Level and vocational qualifications and has a strong reputation for academic achievement, progression to higher education, apprenticeships and employment, and student support. The College's Strategic Plan 2026-2030 is built around three core themes: •Empower - enabling students and staff to achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment. •Inspire - creating engaging learning experiences supported by high-quality facilities and services. •Shape Futures - investing in sustainable, future-ready infrastructure that supports long-term success and responsible stewardship of resources. The successful contractor will be expected to support these ambitions by helping to provide a safe, welcoming and incl

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Godalming College scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 2 April 2027 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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