Award

Provider for Facilities Management of Purpose Built Student Accommodation

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2020 at 12:58

Award Notice
Tender

02 Jun 2020 at 16:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Blackpool Council, acting through Lancashire Management Operations Ltd (LMOL), seeking a service provider for the facilities management of the Tramshed, a 316-bed purpose-built student accommodation in Preston, near the University of Central Lancashire. This open tender, titled "Provider for Facilities Management of Purpose Built Student Accommodation," has a contract duration from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2022, with a total estimated value of £880,000. The tender period concluded on 2 July 2020, and the contract notice was published on 29 July 2020, indicating the process has reached the award stage.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in facilities management services. Vendors that can demonstrate a commitment to student welfare while ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effective solutions would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the successful bidder is expected to deliver a range of management services aligned with educational and residential needs, businesses with experience in similar environments may find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provider for Facilities Management of Purpose Built Student Accommodation

Notice Description

Lancashire Management Operations Ltd (LMOL) is a wholly owned company of Blackpool Council, and is an investment vehicle from which it derives an income which is then used to fund vital Council services for the residents of Blackpool. LMOL are seeking a service provider for facilities management of the Tramshed, a 316 bed purpose built student accommodation building located in Preston close to the University of Central Lancashire campus. The successful bidder will be required to sign a contract (2 years plus an opportunity for a further 2 years) with LMOL, which is available within the tender pack. A full list of services required are detailed in the contract. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2022. The successful bidder will be required to wholly manage all aspects of the building and students within the agreed budget. LMOL seek a provider who will ensure that ensure student welfare is paramount, provide value for money to students and also provide the required financial return.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-780bee72-ca15-4bc2-80a5-c729f09feacc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1836e4e0-8cda-4fd2-b19a-50d8bcae2de8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Thompson
Contact Email
helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253477752

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOMES FOR STUDENTS

Further Information

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