Tender

V&A - Soft FM

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

26 Aug 2025 at 11:49

Tender

26 Aug 2025 at 10:21

Planning

07 Apr 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Victoria and Albert Museum is inviting bids for its Soft Facilities Management (FM) services contract, under the procurement ID VA/CON/F25/02. This contract covers a wide array of services including cleaning, housekeeping, waste management, portering, and logistics across the V&A estate in London and the South East, classified under industry codes like 'event services' and 'building-cleaning services.' The procurement process employs a competitive flexible procedure and is currently in the Tender stage. Prospective suppliers should note key deadlines: the deadline for expressions of interest is set for 26th September 2025, with an enquiry period ending on 16th September 2025. The value of the contract is estimated at £32,400,000 (inclusive of options and ad hoc services), and the contract term extends from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2031. Mortice Consulting Limited is aiding the museum in assessing supplier submissions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing comprehensive FM services within a competitive framework. With a substantial budget and a rigorous two-stage evaluation process focused on quality, price, and social value, businesses with a minimum turnover of £4 million are particularly well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to apply, especially those that can offer innovative solutions for services like pest control, janitorial services, and logistics that can adapt to the evolving needs of the museum's operations. The project scope and procurement method offer potential to drive business growth through long-term engagement and a committed delivery of diverse facilities management services.

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Notice Title

V&A - Soft FM

Notice Description

The V&A is a family of museums dedicated to the power of creativity. Our Soft FM (Facilities Management) services contract will include but not be limited to the below services across the V&A estate in London and the South East: * General Services * Cleaning & Housekeeping * Waste Management * Portering Services * Support Services for Events * Pest Control * Logistics * Window Cleaning * Washroom Hygiene * Grounds Maintenance Services shall be provided on a fixed fee basis derived from the submitted price list and will be inclusive of all expenses, disbursements, and other costs associated with meeting our requirement. For more information, please log on to Delta and download the PSQ pack which includes our draft Scope of Service. Please note that the estimated value stated in this contract is inclusive of all options and extensions. This means it is based on the extended seven year term and includes some allowances for ad hoc services. The following organisation is carrying out part of the procurement on our behalf: Mortice Consulting Limited, company number 10639824, whose registered address is 26-28 Molesey Road, Hersham, Walton On Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT12 4RQ. Their role in this procurement is assisting us with drafting procurement documentation and evaluating submissions from suppliers.

Lot Information

Lot VA/CON/F25/01 and VA/CON/F25/02 for Hard and Soft FM respectively

Options: Option to include additional ad hoc requirements for portering, sanitary products and kitchen items. Option to vary the scope of services to meet the buildings' operational needs. Option to include additional ad hoc requests for deep cleans, hawking, and large event support Known Risks (under Procurement Act, Schedule 8, Sections 5-7) are not included in the contract value estimation. Known Risks will include changes outside of ours and the supplier's control such as to living wage, inflation, and statutory changes that affect the sums paid.

Planning Information

Please use the below link to respond to the survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=pqhybT5ixEK4FwRbTfKt1Jd9thg03hpDsfzqaT5n1MpUOUNZTjNKUDQyODExTEZZREU0WVRYUUs3MSQlQCN0PWcu

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051247-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

90911300 - Window-cleaning services

90919200 - Office cleaning services

90922000 - Pest-control services

98341110 - Housekeeping services

98341120 - Portering services

98341130 - Janitorial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,358,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£27,358,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@vam.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079422229

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2RL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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