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07 Jul 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The TEC Partnership, a major further and higher education provider based in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, has awarded a contract for Legionella Risk Assessment, Monitoring, and Management Services. The procurement process, identified under IT-399-3313-TEC-LRM-26, falls within the water-treatment work industry category and concluded at the award stage on 7th July 2026. This two-year contract (6th July 2026 to 6th July 2028) was granted to Franks Portlock Consulting Limited. The tender was executed through an open procedure, accommodating bidders for the entire scope of services without partial commitments, specifically addressing needs across its multiple campus sites located in areas such as East Lindsey and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

This tender opens doors for businesses specialising in water-treatment processes and technical inspection and testing services. While this opportunity was awarded to Franks Portlock Consulting Limited, similar future contracts could be lucrative for businesses adept in providing comprehensive safety and compliance checks aligned with HSE standards. Companies with a track record of servicing educational institutions, particularly in managing water systems and compliance with health and safety regulations, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for such opportunities, fostering growth within the educational sector across the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

TEC Partnership - Legionella Risk Assessment, Monitoring and Management - AWARD

Notice Description

Introduction The TEC Partnership is a major further and higher education provider, encompassing the Grimsby Institute, University Centre Grimsby, Scarborough TEC, East Riding College, and Skegness College. In addition to its main campuses, the Partnership includes two specialist training providers: * National Employer Training: Serving both regional and national requirements. * Transafe Training: Based in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire. Together, these entities work to support the diverse educational and vocational needs of individual learners and employers alike. The TEC Partnership's portfolio also extends to: * The Academy Grimsby: A specialist school for 14-16 year-olds. * Little Star Nursery: A nursery dedicated to serving the local community. The invitation to tender is for the appointment of a contractor to undertake Legionella Risk Assessment, Monitoring and Management Services for the TEC Partnership, in accordance with the frequencies recommended in HSE documentation: Legionnaires disease: The Approved Code of Practice & Guidance L8 (Fourth Edition) 2013 Legionnaires disease: The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems HSG274 Part 2 2024 It is anticipated that the tenderer will apply for the lot in its entirety. Tenderers offering to undertake only part of the contract will be rejected. The TEC Partnership is a multi-campus further and higher education business. It is important to note that the TEC Partnership has campus sites in North East Lincolnshire, East Lindsey & North Yorkshire. A list of sites and assets is located at Appendix 6, document 3. The Partnership may not require all sites/buildings listed to undergo testing and reserves the right to make the final decision on the number of sites/buildings it requires to be tested

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d7f5d36-7112-402f-ac14-15867a8161d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/930607f0-5f60-46ce-8ee1-e92feb26bfde
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 6 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEC PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
DN34 5BQ
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRANKS PORTLOCK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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