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University of Hertfordshire : Facilities Management Services

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation is offering an exciting contract opportunity for Facilities Management Services, focusing on maintenance and engineering, building fabric, cleaning, security, waste, horticulture, and pest control. Located in Hatfield, UK, this procurement falls under the industry category of services within a semi-rural setting with a diverse ageing building portfolio. The procurement process, managed collaboratively with LitmusFM, has reached the award stage. With an anticipated annual contract value of £8.8 million, the contract, initially set for three years beginning 2nd August 2026, includes options for two additional one-year extensions, potentially running until July 2031. The procurement method implemented was open competition with flexible procedures, and key deadlines included the award notice published on 11th February 2026 with a standstill period ending on 20th February 2026.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies experienced in providing facilities management services within the higher education sector. Large enterprises, particularly those with expertise in varied facilities management areas, stand well-positioned to benefit from this lucrative contract. As CBRE Managed Services has been recognised for their potential to fulfil requirements, other large-scale service providers are encouraged to consider future similar opportunities. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive facilities management solutions can leverage this type of procurement to expand their market presence and enhance their service portfolios, aligning with the University’s needs and fostering long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

University of Hertfordshire : Facilities Management Services

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Facilities Management services for the University of Hertfordshire. Contract value = Anticipated annual value PS8.8m, offering a contract for 3 years with the option to extend 1 plus 1 on both parties' agreement. It is intended that the Facilities Management Services will be let in 1 Lot. The University of Hertfordshire are tendering the Facilities Management Services, to include Maintenance and Engineering, Building Fabric, Cleaning, Security, Waste, Horticulture and Pest Control. The University has a range of buildings, of varying ages within their portfolio, sat within a semi-rural setting. The University is looking for an experienced service partner who ideally is familiar with operating Facilities Management contracts within the Higher Education sector. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013588766

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract for 3 years with the option to extend 1 plus 1 on both parties' agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012435-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£31,680,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£31,680,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£33,092,295 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Additional Buyers

LITMUSFM

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
deecooper@litmusfm.co.uk, tenders@litmusfm.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CBRE MANAGED SERVICES

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