Planning

Holgate Refurbishment Services

YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

28 Feb 2025 at 12:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

York St John University is planning to procure refurbishment services for the Holgate Building, with a focus on transforming the foyer into a central hub for student support services. This project falls under the industry category of interior decorating services and is situated in York, United Kingdom (Region UKE21). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement notice published on 28th February 2025. Key dates include a future notice expected on 3rd March 2025, and the contract period is set to run from 1st May 2025 to 15th August 2025. The estimated value of the contract is £300,000, with a gross amount of £360,000.

This refurbishment project offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in interior decorating and construction services. Companies that can provide innovative, budget-conscious solutions for creating accessible and inclusive spaces will be well-suited to compete. Businesses with experience in transforming public spaces and integrating multi-functional support areas will have a competitive edge. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to establish a relationship with York St John University, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, potentially leading to more opportunities in the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Holgate Refurbishment Services

Notice Description

The University seeks to transform its student support services by creating a welcoming, accessible, and flexible space that fosters a seamless experience for students across all campuses. The project will repurpose the foyer of the Holgate Building into a central hub that integrates frontline and second-line support with dedicated spaces for confidential conversations and self-service options. This redesign will provide a calm, inclusive environment, addressing the diverse needs of students, while ensuring a consistent service across the university's campuses.To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=929710293

Planning Information

In November 2024 - a proof of concept discussion was held with A.I.M.S Construction, an existing approved supplier of comparable projects, to determine feasibility and high level budgetary sign off. They were provided one floor plan, a scope of works document that included some visuals and viewed the existing space.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e899
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007510-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

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

CPV Codes

79931000 - Interior decorating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Victoria Betts
Contact Email
procurement@yorksj.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1904876216

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 7EX
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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