Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Total Facilities Management

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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02 Jul 2025 at 14:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Jul 2025 at 13:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited, located in Salford, UK, is spearheading a procurement process for "Total Facilities Management" in the services category. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement scheduled to conclude by 3rd September 2025. The entire procurement activity is planned under the UK legislation 2023/54. A future notice is expected to be issued on 20th October 2025. The procurement facilitates engagement through MultiQuote, and interested suppliers are required to register and provide feedback by participating in the engagement.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses, especially those operating in facilities management services and possessing SME or VCSE status. The contract, to run from February 2026 to February 2034, provides a substantial duration for businesses to establish a longstanding relationship with a public undertaking. Participation in the market engagement phase allows businesses to influence the final structure of the procurement, making it a crucial opportunity for companies looking to expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Total Facilities Management

Notice Description

The attached pre-market engagement document outlines the proposals we have in place for the route to market, services we envisage to be included and the proposed contract length. Suppliers are requested to sign and return the PME declaration form, along with the completed questionnaire (both documents are embedded within the document). The questionnaire allows suppliers to provide feedback on our proposals that will in turn help determine how the agreement should operate. Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16106. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16106 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Planning Information

Engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0557a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036855-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
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
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Keeley Blackburn
Contact Email
k.blackburn@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 974 0945

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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