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15 Sep 2025 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Swindon, is inviting bids for the provision of a not-for-profit operator to manage staff and student accommodation. This procurement seeks to identify a preferred bidder through a competitive flexible procedure, with the initial stage involving potential bidders completing a procurement-specific questionnaire by 6th October 2025. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, aimed at selecting a contractor for managing a purpose-built facility adjacent to the main hospital site. The value of this opportunity is estimated at £12.5 million, with an award expected to be finalised by 13th October 2025.

This opportunity represents a significant chance for businesses experienced in housing and accommodation management services, particularly those familiar with operating within an NHS setting. Companies that have previously engaged in not-for-profit commercial models promoting user affordability, as well as those compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements, are well-suited to bid. The project offers a long-term contract, with the potential to contribute to the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in residential property renting and administrative housing services. Successful bidders may strengthen their market position and expand their service offerings by participating in this project.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059abb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056871-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
16 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

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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