Planning

Soft Market Testing - Property and Facilities Management

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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Planning

19 Feb 2021 at 18:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is planning a soft market testing exercise for Property and Facilities Management services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the invitation for potential suppliers, including SMEs, to express their interest and participate in the consultation. Interested parties must submit their completed questionnaires by 12 Noon on 5th March 2021. This initiative aims to assess market interest and inform the delivery model and procurement strategy for future services, set to commence after the current contract expires in October 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in facilities management, property services, and related support services. Companies with a strong customer focus, innovative service solutions, and a collaborative approach are well-suited to compete in this soft market testing exercise. Engaging with the Council early on can provide insights into the requirements and expectations, allowing businesses to better prepare their proposals for the upcoming procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Testing - Property and Facilities Management

Notice Description

Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames Council ('the Council') would like to invite potential suppliers including SMEs to express interest to participate in the proposed soft market testing exercise. At this stage, the Council is looking to consult with the market to test the level of interest and capability to deliver the potential services in scope. This will also explore ideas and possible solutions relating to the key aspects of the Property and Facilities Management to inform the proposed delivery model and procurement strategy. The Council is keen to engage with the potential Suppliers with strong customer focus who are able to work collaboratively with the Council to deliver innovative service solutions and positively embrace continuous improvement. Whilst this Prior Information Notice says the contract will be divided into lots and there are no renewal options, this has not yet been fully determined and will be considered following the market feedback. Should you have any queries relating to the pre-market engagement then please submit your clarification requests via E-Tender portal 'Message' site by 12:00 noon on Thursday 25th February 2021. Should you need support with registration via the E-Tender portal (www.londontenders.org) and/or experiencing technical issues, then please contact: Commissioning@kingston.gov.uk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames Council ('the Council') would like to invite all potential suppliers/SMEs (including local) to express interest to participate in the proposed soft market testing exercise. The Council has an existing contract for the provision of total facilities and property management services (TFPM) which commenced from October 2015. The Council is presently exploring possible commissioning options for the future delivery model of these services, in advance of the end of the initial period in October 2022. The Council is currently undertaking a commissioning review of its core Facilities Management services and the purpose of this soft market engagement is to inform us of the level of interest and gain insight into how the market currently considers the potential opportunities. In addition, the outcome of the completed survey will help inform the Council's proposed delivery model and route to market (procurement strategy) to support the Council's future requirements. The current scope of core FM services currently provided to the Council under its existing arrangements include the following: Statutory Compliance General Management and Helpdesk Energy Management (Monitoring) Planned and Reactive Maintenance (M&E) Building Fabric Minor Works and Projects Cleaning (and associated services) Catering and Hospitality Room Booking and Events Security and CCTV Porterage Pest Control Waste Management and Confidential Waste Courier Services Estate Management Design - architecture and space planning Project Management; Quantity Surveying; Building surveying Building Services (M&E) Consultancy Health & Safety advice; Compliance Management (Asbestos) Schools Compliance Support Structural Engineering Training Further information is provided within the soft market testing briefing pack which is available through the Council's E-Tender portal at the following link: https://www.londontenders.org.uk under the project title DN520217 - Soft Market Testing: Property and Facilities Management. This pack contains the following documents: Memorandum of Information; Briefing Overview providing background, strategic context and future commissioning options being explored; Hard copy of questionnaire to be submitted via the portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0294a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003393-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection 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 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
- Amanda Lilley
Contact Email
amanda.lilley@kingston.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2085475000

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

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