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US_23081 - Facilities Management Services

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Award

22 Jul 2025 at 09:31

Tender

15 Nov 2023 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex is conducting a procurement process for Facilities Management Services through a Competitive Dialogue procedure. The process is in the tender stage and is set to close on 18th December 2023. The project, titled "US_23081 - Facilities Management Services", focuses on the provision of comprehensive management services at the University’s main campus in Falmer, as well as other sites in Brighton. The procurement falls under the "Building and facilities management services" category, with an estimated value of £170,000,000 over a period of 7 years with an optional 3-year extension. Interested suppliers can participate in this selective procurement method aimed at establishing a Limited Liability Partnership with Sussex Estates and Facilities (SEF), a joint venture between the University and the facilities management provider.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in facilities management to partner with a major educational institution and gain steady business growth. Suitable businesses would benefit from innovation and technological adeptness, as the project involves managing various service lines, including maintenance, cleaning, security, and logistics. This partnership would require providers to engage actively with SEF and bring value through high service quality and innovative approaches. The University is looking for a supplier capable of assuming a minority shareholding in SEF, thereby contributing to investment and enhancing the university's service portfolio. Such an opportunity is ideal for established businesses with the capability to manage a large-scale, multi-faceted facilities management operation.

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Notice Title

US_23081 - Facilities Management Services

Notice Description

The University of Sussex is seeking an FM provider who will: * Become a Partner in the SEF LLP joint venture * Provide management services to SEF * Provide administrative services to SEF, including but not limited to Payroll, Procurement, HR advice and other business function.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sussex is seeking an Facilities management provider commencing July 2025 who will : * Become a Partner in the SEF LLP joint venture * Provide management services to SEF * Provide administrative services to SEF, including but not limited to Payroll, Procurement, HR advice and other business functions.

Options: 7 years but 3 year optional extension

Renewal: An optional extension period of 36 months, taking the total contract term up to 10 years. (7+3)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041a07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041877-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£170,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£170,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

Contact Name
Jo Yule Smith
Contact Email
j.yule-smith@sussex.ac.uk, suppliers@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCS GROUP

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