Award

Provision of Student Accommodation

FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 14:51

Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

Forth Valley College, a public body governed by law in the United Kingdom, has completed the tender award process for the provision of student accommodation services at its Falkirk Campus. The contract, valued at £995,231 GBP, was signed on 4th December 2025 and awarded to the University of Stirling as the active supplier. The procurement process follows an open procedure under the GPA, specifically addressing the hotel services industry category (CPV 55100000). The tender included a section for quality assessment, with criteria spanning accommodation suitability, hygiene, safety standards, and sustainability considerations. While the tender stage has seen active engagement, key dates included tender submissions by 6th October 2025, with a proposed contract period starting from 5th January 2026 to 31st May 2027, and potential extension until May 2030.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in accommodation services, particularly those within the Falkirk region (UKM76). With requirements centred around hotel accommodation services (CPV 55110000), companies adept at offering quality, safe, and sustainable options have a competitive edge. Businesses that meet the stipulated criteria, such as insurance levels and good work practices, and that can accommodate variant proposals for expanding the student groups, are well-suited for this procurement offer. The submission method encourages electronic submissions, facilitating accessibility for businesses equipped for digital documentation. Due to the active interest shown by SMEs and non-EU bidders, companies may benefit from exploring partnerships or enhancing their electronic bidding capabilities for future opportunities with Forth Valley College.

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Notice Title

Provision of Student Accommodation

Notice Description

Forth Valley College is seeking a Contractor for the provision of student accommodation for apprentices that will attend our Falkirk Campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forth Valley College is seeking accommodation for groups of apprentices who attend our Falkirk Campus.

Options: Forth Valley College reserves the right to add additional group of students or apprentices to the Agreement.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 3 periods of 12 months until 31st May 2030, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082971-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£995,231 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
January 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Ester Vasallo
Contact Email
procurement@forthvalley.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324403000

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

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