Tender

The Provision of Consultancy Services for the Procurement of Estates Maintenance Contracts

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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04 Mar 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking consultancy services for the procurement of estates maintenance contracts, covering building services consultancy, project management consultancy, and general management consultancy. The open procedure procurement process commenced on 4 March 2025, with tenders expected by 18 March 2025. The contract period will begin on 7 April 2025 and end on 6 October 2026. The services are to be delivered primarily in the United Kingdom but extend to regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The minimum value for this contract is GBP 45,000, with an estimated value of GBP 50,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the estate maintenance sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The procurement of these consultancy services provides a platform for business growth by enabling companies to secure a prestigious client, the University of Bedfordshire. Suitable businesses would include those with expertise in building services, project management, and general management consultancy, capable of providing comprehensive maintenance planning and oversight. The open and below-threshold procurement method ensures a competitive yet accessible process for qualified businesses.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Consultancy Services for the Procurement of Estates Maintenance Contracts

Notice Description

The Provision of Consultancy Services Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1b265ac-1882-4493-894a-53355e25e28f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468a838e-7891-40b9-b555-691fec6a6dd1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 6 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDS
Postcode
LU1 3EU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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