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Hitchin Girls' School - Lettings Tender

HITCHIN GIRLS' SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 12:06

TenderUpdate

09 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract at Hitchin Girls' School involves a competitive tender to provide fully managed letting services, specifically in the educational sector. The buying organisation, Hitchin Girls' School, a public authority located on Highbury Road, Hitchin, is seeking a provider for a service commencing on 28 May 2026, with a contract term of three years and the possibility of a two-year extension. This process, under the Competitive Flexible Procedure, has recently moved to the award stage as of 5 February 2026. The award, pending finalisation, names Edu-Lettings as the supplier, with the contract valued at £375,000 annually, amounting to a potential total of £817,800 including possible extensions. This process is classified within the services category, specifically non-residential property renting or leasing services (CPV code 70220000), and aims to enhance income opportunities for the school while maintaining community engagement and reputation.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for SMEs within the property management and facilities services domain, also welcoming businesses with innovative approaches to asset management and enhancement. The open procurement method aims to maximise competition, encouraging firms with creative ideas and a strong partnership approach to participate. Shortlisted contenders were evaluated equally on price and quality, providing an equitable chance for smaller enterprises to compete alongside larger counterparts. The contract also aligns with businesses prioritising social impact and community outreach, delivering sustained growth through consistent and engaged management. Engaging in this procurement can lead to potential business growth through enhanced visibility, scale, and community involvement.

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Notice Title

Hitchin Girls' School - Lettings Tender

Notice Description

Our school possesses a strong ethos; the environment is familial and supportive, and we value each other. We embrace innovation whilst being aware of our history and traditions. We are diverse yet we have a strong identity. Learning, for students and staff alike, is at the heart of all we do; we strive to create a vibrant atmosphere where high-quality education can take place and the whole school can thrive. Central to this are our core values of Aspiration, Perseverance, Kindness, Respect and Positivity, all of which are underpinned by our relationships, our community and our sense of family. We are incredibly proud of our students and the talented staff who support them. Together we work to ensure that we have the best possible teaching in every classroom, happy and successful students and staff, and a positive, inspiring environment. Further information regarding the School can be obtained here: https://www.hgs.herts.sch.uk/ Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide an efficient and effective fully managed letting services at Hitchin Girls School which has 1357 pupils and 164 teaching and support staff. The contract term being tendered for 3 years, from 28/05/2026 - 27/05/2029. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 27/05/2031. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current letting services at the schools. The school seeks to increase income streams and ensure the commercial viability of lettings by maximising all assets and actively promoting all facilities. A consistent, professional approach to lettings management is required, aiming to increase income, maintain and enhance the school's reputation, deliver a positive social impact, strengthen community engagement and potentially to attract new pupils. The school is not obliged to accept the best financial offer submitted for this tender, rather the school is keen to secure best value. Creative ideas as to how the lettings activity can be developed, improved and maximised, will be welcomed. The school seeks a contractor that is keen to work in partnership with them and who will deliver to its highest abilities, at all times. Competitive Flexible Procedure This procurement will be run under the Competitive Flexible Procedure. This will follow a two stage approach, with stage 1 being the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). Here a minimum of 5 candidates (or less, in the event less than 5 meet the minimum criteria) and a maximum of 10 candidates, will progress to stage 2. Any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement and a minimum score of 60% must be achieved. Selected tenderers will then be invited to stage 2, the Invitation To Tender (ITT). Here, the evaluation of tender response will be set as 50% price and 50% quality. Value of contract: The annual value of the current contract is PS75,000 Therefore the value of this contract is PS375,000 The contract shall be a fixed price contract with invoices raised monthly to the school. The tender process will be run under a two stage Competitive Flexible procedure. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012066131

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended from 27/05/2029 for up to a maximum of 2 years to 27/05/2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a838
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010419-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£681,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 27 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HITCHIN GIRLS' SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

RIVA PARTNERSHIP LTD

Contact Name
Rachel OGrady
Contact Email
tenders@rivapartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1252 977017

Buyer Location

Locality
HITCHIN
Postcode
SG4 9RS
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Waverley
Electoral Ward
Farnham Moor Park
Westminster Constituency
Farnham and Bordon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDU-LETTINGS

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