Procurement of a Strategic Delivery Partner

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 15:25

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 10:31

Tender

01 May 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by London Metropolitan University involves the procurement of a Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) to support their Estates Strategy. This contract, now in the award and contract stage, is a substantial project valued at £284 million, with a gross figure of £340.8 million. It focuses on services such as construction work and the repair and maintenance of building installations. The university, located in London, UK, is seeking a long-term Tier One organisation and FM provider to build and deliver capital projects, offer strategic operational advice, manage facilities operations, and meet sustainability targets across campus facilities. The procurement method used is selective, employing a competitive flexible procedure, and the strategic collaboration spans from May 2026 to May 2031 with possible extensions to 2036. The major procurement milestones were completed with the signing of the contract in May 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for large-scale service providers, particularly those specialising in construction, facilities management, and sustainability initiatives. The scope spans comprehensive service delivery, from design to operation, with an emphasis on enhancing operational outcomes and life cycle costing. Businesses capable of delivering integrated services in construction quality, project management, and facilities maintenance are ideally suited to compete. In particular, firms focused on sustainability and innovative operational strategies will find this partnership beneficial in both expanding their portfolio and solidifying their presence in the public sector market. Collaboration with entities like Mills & Reeve LLP for legal services and Gardiner & Theobald LLP for project management further accentuates the prominent level of expertise required to successfully deliver on this contract.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Strategic Delivery Partner

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the procurement of a Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) for London Metropolitan University To help us achieve these strategic targets, our objective is to procure a long-term partnership with a Tier One organisation and FM provider who will: a. Build & deliver capital projects with quality and value through the life of the Estates Strategy b. Provide strategic build, maintain and operate advice throughout the delivery of the Strategy to optimise operational outcomes and life cycle costs c. Ensure a best-in-class transition from construction to operation d. Lead a Total Facilities Management (TFM) service with the student experience at the heart of operations e. Deliver net zero targets through sustainability in all capital projects and TFM services f. Identify & leverage strategic opportunities in our campus facilities to continuously add value g. Maximise positive impact on teaching outcomes, school identities & community experience h. Promote social value and achieve excellence in safety, site operations and campus facilities The Strategic Delivery Partner will support the Soft Landings process and activities in relation to the delivery of the Capital Projects Programme, with any new built or refurbished facility conceived, designed, built, and handed over to its FM services function with the needs of users and operators at the heart of the process from the outset, with the management of the asset considered throughout its life cycle (including the design development and build stages). To this end, the Strategic Delivery Partner will provide a range of professional services aimed at improving the outcomes of the capital programme. For example, the provision of practical buildability advice during the design stages to improve build quality, build cost and build programme, and provision of operational design reviews to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and FM once the asset is built.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended for further periods of three (3) years for a first extension and two (2) years for a second extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055887-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£284,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£284,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£284,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£284,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 11 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP

MILLS & REEVE LLP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Candlewick
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAHAM ASSET MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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