Tender

The Provision of Soft Facilities Management Services

OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is actively seeking suppliers through a tender process for the provision of Soft Facilities Management (FM) services. This procurement process is under the 'tender' stage, with expressions of interest due by 31st October 2025 and enquiries closing on 24th October 2025. The tender covers a range of FM services, including cleaning, waste management, security, and more, with a contract valued at £72 million (gross £86.4 million) over an initial five-year period, extendable for two additional 24-month periods. Located in Dartford, UK, this procurement falls under the services category, utilising a competitive, flexible procedure spread across two stages: an initial Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by an Invitation to Submit a Final Tender (ISFT). The award period will conclude on 13th May 2026.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in comprehensive facilities management, particularly those capable of delivering services across multiple aspects like cleaning, security, and catering. Mid-sized FM companies that can manage a large-scale contract, possibly through strategic partnerships or subcontracts, would be well-suited to compete, especially given the weight placed on quality, social value, and commercial criteria in the evaluation process. Leveraging this contract could enhance business portfolios, enabling firms to develop specialties aligned with NHS standards and expand their influence in the healthcare sector. Participation in this tender could lead to long-term collaboration with the NHS, providing businesses with a stable revenue stream and a reputable client base.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Soft Facilities Management Services

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority intends to award a single contract for the provision of a comprehensive range of Soft FM services to support the safe, clean, and efficient operation of its estate. The services will cover cleaning (aligned to NHS standards), waste management, security, reception, patient catering, retail and hospitality, courier logistics, car park management, a 24/7 helpdesk, pest control, window cleaning, grounds and gardens maintenance, patient laundry, portering, water management, meeting room refreshments, and associated administrative support, with subcontracting permitted under the contract. The initial contract term shall be five (5) years with two (2) optional twenty-four (24) month extension periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: An extension may be required when additional time is needed beyond the original deadline to ensure successful delivery.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extensions of twenty-four (24) months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a44b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060622-2025
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
Not specified
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
£72,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£72,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2026 - 5 Dec 2031 4-5 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
OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Oxleas Procurement Department
Contact Email
michelle.hodgkiss11@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 7WG
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Maypole & Leyton Cross
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

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