Planning

Facilities Management

MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Aug 2025 at 11:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Aug 2025 at 11:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with HealthTrust Europe LLP, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Facilities Management". This initiative aligns with the Facilities Management services category and encompasses a broad range of services including building maintenance, cleaning, and security services, among others. The procurement is set in the United Kingdom, with significant milestones such as a supplier webinar scheduled for 9th October 2025 and an expression of interest deadline by 31st October 2025. The procurement framework includes a comprehensive engagement with suppliers to refine requirements and prepare for subsequent tender stages, with a projected contract period beginning on 2nd April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the facilities management sector, particularly those proficient in both hard and soft facilities management services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process acknowledges and supports their suitability. By engaging in this procurement activity, businesses can leverage the framework agreement to secure contracts that span several years, thereby fostering growth and expanding service capabilities within the public sector. The engagement process is designed to build capacity and establish contractual terms beneficial to suppliers, offering a platform for both established companies and emerging businesses to contribute and grow their portfolios in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Facilities Management

Notice Description

Facilities Management (FM) solutions including all premarket consultancy and design, specification creation, hard FM requirements, soft FM requirements, service, support and any other requirements necessary for successful implementation and delivery. To include but not limited to: Hard FM: physical materials of a building - Building Maintenance; Lighting; Plumbing; Heating; CCTV Systems; Fire Safety; Alarms etc. Soft FM: make the workplace a better place to be in - Pest Control; Cleaning Services; Grounds Maintenance; Security Services; Catering; Waste; Janitorial Services; Window Cleaning; Car Parking, etc. And all associated Goods and Services.

Planning Information

HealthTrust Europe (HTE) intends to engage with the market to understand the requirements of Public Sector Bodies and offerings from Suppliers within the Facilities Management Category. The engagement will be conducted initially by way of Supplier Webinar. Each supplier that has expressed an interest to take part in this pre-market engagement will be invited to the Webinar whereby HTE will provide an overview of HTE, market information gathered and intentions for offering. Suppliers will then be invited to provide feedback by way of a Survey. Meetings may be held with Suppliers to gain further details and clarity, which my be virtual or face-to-face. Date & Time of Supplier Webinar: Thursday 9th October 2025, 2.00pm It is intended that this will be recorded and therefore provided to Suppliers unable to attend the Webinar on the day. By registering your interest arrangements can be made to share the webinar with suppliers. The engagement exercise aims to establish the following * Developing the requirements and approach to the procurement; * Designing a procedure, conditions of participation or award criteria; * Preparing the tender notice and associated tender documents; * Identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the goods, services or works required; * Identify likely contractual terms; and * Building capacity among suppliers in relation to the contract being awarded. Expressions of Interest should be made to: natasha.randhawa@htepg.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050518-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

Contact Name
Customer Care
Contact Email
customercare@htepg.com
Contact Phone
01268 524900, 08458875000

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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