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monkeyboy950

  • Posts: 196
And there looking to tender it out,what's best way to go about this,anybody any previous in winning the contract in these type of situations,any help would be great,do u need to get a list of all the buildings they clean etc and price them
Individually or do u just quote a figure and take it from there,I do similar type work elsewhere but I sub it from another company,

alanwilson

  • Posts: 1885
Re: Just found out a local council has retired there windowcleaners
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2011, 06:14:00 pm »
Tenders are usually submitted via a standardised form, contact the council and ask for details.  You can always submit extra information incl insurance details ( a copy is best as they don't need to recontact you for insurance) along with company information and a list of premium clients you already have.

I have submitted photographs as well of our men working, with uniform, caution signs in place and van in background, along with an additional photo of the team.  This adds a personal touch which seems to go down well as quite often they (whoever is dealing with the tender) will recognise you.

All this should be in a plastic folder with a title page with your company logo on the front - should you not get the tender they will have your details on file and are more likely to contact you direct should the tender/contract fall through with whoever got it in the first place.

Finally an example of a risk assesment is preferable.

If they require anything else they will let you know.
I've never been to bed with an ugly bird but I've woken up with loads!

Pope vader

  • Posts: 1944
Re: Just found out a local council has retired there windowcleaners
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2011, 06:15:39 pm »
usually to work for the council you turn over has to be 3 times the size of the contract that you are going for,  u need loads of health and safety stuff, as they dont like to get sued

monkeyboy950

  • Posts: 196
Re: Just found out a local council has retired there windowcleaners
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2011, 06:34:19 pm »
Cheers lads I'm calling on Monday to see if I can get on there tender list then take if from there,I'm sure I can get references from the company I do for as I have been doing all the monthly stuff for them and have a load of schools I'm just about to start,but thanks for the info will defo use it

Small but perfectley formed

  • Posts: 1747
Re: Just found out a local council has retired there windowcleaners
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2011, 06:48:14 pm »
You will also need 3 yrs audited accounts
Spit and polish

boldy1304

  • Posts: 292
Re: Just found out a local council has retired there windowcleaners
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2011, 08:10:56 pm »
i clean windows for the council all the bus stops they never asked for anything not even my public liability  ???

colin purewater

  • Posts: 2282
Re: Just found out a local council has retired there windowcleaners
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2011, 08:14:20 pm »
Tenders are usually submitted via a standardised form, contact the council and ask for details.  You can always submit extra information incl insurance details ( a copy is best as they don't need to recontact you for insurance) along with company information and a list of premium clients you already have.

I have submitted photographs as well of our men working, with uniform, caution signs in place and van in background, along with an additional photo of the team.  This adds a personal touch which seems to go down well as quite often they (whoever is dealing with the tender) will recognise you.

All this should be in a plastic folder with a title page with your company logo on the front - should you not get the tender they will have your details on file and are more likely to contact you direct should the tender/contract fall through with whoever got it in the first place.

Finally an example of a risk assesment is preferable.

If they require anything else they will let you know.

are you in north liverpool alan? am sure ive seen your vans about
keep it simple

Pope vader

  • Posts: 1944
Re: Just found out a local council has retired there windowcleaners
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2011, 08:43:46 pm »
is that subbed boldy or your own

P @ F

  • Posts: 6323
Re: Just found out a local council has retired there windowcleaners
« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2011, 11:50:27 pm »
hush , hush boldy , could be gone before you get a look in  ;)

Too late though i fear  :'(

RICH
I'm so lazy I'm getting tired of it !

boldy1304

  • Posts: 292
Re: Just found out a local council has retired there windowcleaners
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2011, 03:43:45 pm »
not subbed i got them myself i quoted cheap hoping it would lead to other stuff but never did wouldnt be botherd if i lost them to be honest once every 3 month at 4:30 am on a sunday morning :o

Pope vader

  • Posts: 1944
Re: Just found out a local council has retired there windowcleaners
« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2011, 03:44:29 pm »
sounds like a good job,  u happier now