Notice Information
Notice Title
Procurement of a Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) Student Housing Partner for the Student Residences Project
Notice Description
The University of Southampton ('the University') is interested in engaging a Student Housing Partner ('SHP') to design, build, finance and operate its student accommodation project. This is an exciting project for the University which will enable the University to keep up with strong student growth that is projected over the next decade. This project involves the development of approximately 760 new student rooms through new build and the refurbishment of approximately 417 rooms through transfer of existing stock, but the final room numbers could be higher or lower. The University wishes to discuss with bidders the possible inclusion of approximately 400 additional beds in the project. The scope of work includes design, build, finance, and operation of the project.
Lot Information
Lot 1
The University of Southampton ('the University') is interested in engaging a Student Housing Partner ('SHP') to design, build, finance and operate its student accommodation project. This is an exciting project for the University which will enable the University to keep up with strong student growth that is projected over the next decade. This project involves the development of approximately 760 new student rooms through new build and the refurbishment of approximately 417 rooms through transfer of existing stock, but the final room numbers could be higher or lower. The University wishes to discuss with bidders the possible inclusion of approximately 400 additional beds in the project. The scope of work includes design, build, finance, and operation of the project. The University intends to shortlist candidates to participate in competitive dialogue as part of this procurement. The University may wish to discuss an additional strategic partnering arrangement with the successful bidder which could lead to drawdown of additional student residences projects in the future. Interested candidates are invited to review and submit their interest in accordance with the following tender documentation which can be accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home * Memorandum of Information * Draft Final Tender requirements * Selection Questionnaire PLEASE NOTE: The University of Southampton no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and/or any replacement legislation. This procurement process is not regulated by UK (or EU) public procurement law. Where the University advertises contracts, through any public sector tender portal, it does so on a voluntary basis by way of transparency and to encourage open competition, but it is not required to comply with the procurement legislation. For the purpose of procuring this Project, the University is acting in accordance with its internal financial regulations and the procedure detailed in this selection stage document set. Nothing which is done during the procurement process (including the publication of the contract notice, use of the SQ and use of terminology which may be defined by the PCR 2015) should be taken to imply that the University is voluntarily complying with the PCR 2015 or intends to do so. Some of the stages, documentation and terminology adopted in the University's procurement process may have similarities to ones regulated by and defined under the PCR 2015, but they will not be regulated by the PCR 2015 during this process and should not be taken as references to those things as defined by the PCR 2015.Interested parties are invited to express their interest and submit their proposals in accordance with the instructions provided in the tender documentation. The University aims to ensure a fair, transparent, and competitive procurement process to select the most suitable partner for this significant project.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04d677
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002719-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
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
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
50 - Repair and maintenance services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
45214700 - Construction work for halls of residence
50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
70111000 - Development of residential real estate
70331000 - Residential property services
71220000 - Architectural design services
71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
79993000 - Building and facilities management services
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
- 27 Jan 20251 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 3 Mar 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- SOUTHAMPTON
- Postcode
- SO17 1BJ
- Postcode Area
- Southampton
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLJ South East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLJ32 Southampton
- Delivery Location
- TLJ32 Southampton
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- Local Authority
- Southampton
- Electoral Ward
- Portswood
- Westminster Constituency
- Southampton Test
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.