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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 07:30

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 Hitchin Girls' School Lettings Tender, initiated by the school itself, has reached the award stage following a Competitive Flexible Procedure. RIVA Partnership Ltd supported the school as the procuring entity. This contract involves providing managed letting services at Hitchin Girls' School, located in Hitchin, United Kingdom, within the industry category of non-residential property renting or leasing services. The contract is set from 28th May 2026 to 27th May 2029, with an extension option up to 27th May 2031. The procurement method was open, and the process involved a two-stage approach, beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), and culminating in an Invitation To Tender (ITT) that assessed 50% price and 50% quality, with the contract value totalling £375,000. The contract was awarded to Edu-Lettings, and aims to enhance current services and maximize the commercial viability of the school’s assets.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for organisations specialising in facilities management, particularly those experienced in property leasing services. It is well-suited for SMEs that can bring innovative proposals to enhance existing letting services, optimising the income streams of the school. Businesses that can provide a professional approach to management while delivering value through partnership and innovative strategies to enhance the school's offerings will find this opportunity beneficial. Suppliers with creative ideas to boost engagement and reputation, and contribute to the local community's social fabric, are particularly encouraged to take interest. The contract provides potential for prolonged engagement, given the contract extension option, making it a stable and lucrative opportunity for the right partner.

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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.

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/058741-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£681,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2026 - 27 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HITCHIN GIRLS' SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

RIVA PARTNERSHIP LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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