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T24/22_Dynamic Purchasing System for Provision of Private Student Residential Accommodation

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY

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19 Feb 2025 at 16:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of private student residential accommodation, as outlined in tender IT-138-625-T24/22. This procurement falls under the accommodation services industry category (CPV 98341000) and applies to various locations, including the UK, Europe, and other regions. The procurement stage is currently active with the restricted procedure method being utilised. Key dates include the tender period deadline on 25th March 2025 and the contract period from 28th April 2025 to 27th April 2028. The DPS will remain open for three years from its establishment, allowing continuous applications from suppliers.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in student accommodation services, especially SMEs, as the DPS offers potential ongoing contracts over a three-year period. Businesses with suitable buildings that meet ARU's criteria, including service categories, room types, and pricing, are encouraged to apply. The process allows admitted potential providers to participate in further competition via mini-competitions, ensuring fair chances for multiple suppliers to secure contracts. This opportunity is ideal for businesses with a flexible and diverse portfolio of accommodation options capable of meeting the dynamic needs of ARU students.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T24/22_Dynamic Purchasing System for Provision of Private Student Residential Accommodation

Notice Description

ARU is establishing the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to provide ARU with a compliant procurement route for the provision of private student residential accommodation to new ARU students. The DPS will provide one or multiple suitable buildings to ARU in order to fulfil our accommodation needs. When the DPS is established, ARU will be able to search for Potential Providers that match their requirements using: service category, room type and price and any other criteria deemed necessary and available within the standard search criteria. ARU will invite all Potential Providers admitted to the DPS to bid for the specific contract, via a call for further competition (mini-competition) but may impose further conditions which exclude some Potential Providers from a specific competition. The DPS will be open for a period of 3 years and applications to the DPS may be made at any time during this period. Suppliers wishing to apply to the DPS must complete the following document: Guidance and SQ for Student Accommodation DPS Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7bfcd84-9fbe-40f3-bffe-bdfbff963fa0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815acb94-d250-4ad5-8d66-04d8028ad21e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@aru.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01223695933

Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
CM1 1SQ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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