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Provision of a not for profit Operator for Staff & Student Accommodation

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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15 Sep 2025 at 17:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a not-for-profit operator for its staff and student accommodation project in Swindon. The tender, titled "Provision of a not for profit Operator for Staff & Student Accommodation," belongs to the services industry, specifically focusing on housing and accommodation management services. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, and the process includes three stages aiming to select a Preferred Bidder to negotiate a commercial delivery model. The deadline for expressing interest is 6th October 2025, with the award period ending on 13th October 2025. The contract, if awarded, is expected to commence on 1st September 2027 and conclude by 31st August 2037, with a possible five-year extension.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in managing non-profit accommodation facilities within healthcare environments. Businesses that can demonstrate a track record of adopting commercial models promoting affordability and that have previous experience operating similar facilities for the NHS would be well-suited to compete. The contract emphasises social value and affordability, making it attractive for companies focused on sustainable and community-oriented business practices. The total estimated turnover value of the project is £15 million, making this a lucrative opportunity for relevant stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a not for profit Operator for Staff & Student Accommodation

Notice Description

The Opportunity Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GWH), working with a developer partner, Prime Plc, (Prime) is seeking to appoint a not for profit operator of staff and student accommodation on its site, based in Swindon. The opportunity comprises of two elements: 1. New development: The appointment of a "not for profit" operator to manage a new purpose-built staff & student accommodation facility to be built on GWH's 5.5 HA Expansion Land site, directly adjacent to the main hospital. 2. Future discussions may also include an opportunity for further accommodation development and the option to take over the operation of the Trust's existing staff & student accommodation - Downsview House (DVH) - on conclusion of the existing PFI agreement in Oct 2029. Additional information regarding the opportunity and a site map can be downloaded from our e-sourcing portal "Atamis". GWH, Prime and potential investors wish to enter into an initial non-contractual relationship with a Preferred Bidder, to participate in further discussions to establish a commercial delivery model. Should discussions be successful, and the Preferred Supplier demonstrate appropriate financial capacity, a contract will be awarded to the Preferred Bidder.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Trust and its partners may choose to extend the contract by five years. However this is an estimate only and subject to discussion with the Preferred Bidder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059aba
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056734-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services

70333000 - Housing services

75123000 - Administrative housing services

98341100 - Accommodation management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 6BB
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

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