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PROCUREMENT OF A STRATEGIC DELIVERY PARTNER

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Award

01 Apr 2026 at 10:31

Tender

01 May 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The London Metropolitan University has embarked on a substantial procurement process to engage a Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) through a competitive flexible procedure. This initiative, identified under the contract ID LMU2025-1760, seeks to secure a Tier One organisation to partner with in delivering capital projects as part of its Estates Strategy. The process commenced with a tender notice published in May 2025 and culminated in an award decision by April 2026. The SDP is expected to lead with Total Facilities Management (TFM) and ensure operational excellence focussed on sustainability and educational impact. Located in London, UK, this contract integrates services like construction and maintenance — categorised under CPV codes 45000000 and 50700000 — and is regulated under the strategic legal framework of the UK Procurement 2023/54 Act.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction management, facilities management, and strategic consulting services. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive facilities solutions, net-zero targets, and innovative capital project management will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. With a gross contract value extending up to £340.8 million and potential extensions enhancing partnership longevity, this opportunity is ideal for organisations ready to scale their operations within a collaborative, high-impact academic and community setting. The procurement method selectively targets high-value propositions, offering firms with robust service portfolios the avenue to engage with public sector advancements and foster corporate growth through aligned educational and infrastructure initiatives.

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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/030251-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP

MILLS & REEVE LLP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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