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CORE Education Trust - FM Services Tender

CORE EDUCATION TRUST

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27 Oct 2025 at 12:05

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
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10 Oct 2025 at 13:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The CORE Education Trust, located in Birmingham, has initiated a procurement process for building and facilities management services under a competitive flexible procedure. This tender involves providing full FM services during term time and periodic cleaning and maintenance outside of term times. The process will span multiple stages, including a pre-selection questionnaire (PSQ), initial shortlisting, Invitation to Tender (ITT), and a presentation stage. Firms are invited to submit expressions of interest by 21st November 2025, with the final contract award anticipated on 27th April 2026. Services are to commence from 1st August 2026, with an initial contract period of three years, potentially extendable by two additional years. The opportunity falls under the industry category of building and facilities management services, with a gross contract value estimated at £2,137,200.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies proficient in FM service providing, particularly those with experience in operating within educational environments. Ideal contenders would include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality services, as operational response holds a substantial weight in the evaluation criteria (85%). Companies that can navigate TUPE regulations and secure 'Admitted Body' status with pension funds would be well-suited for this contract. Opportunities for extension further enable long-term business continuity, making this a lucrative option for firms looking to expand their service offerings in the public education sector within the United Kingdom, specifically in Birmingham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CORE Education Trust - FM Services Tender

Notice Description

Based in Birmingham, CORE Education Trust are committed to delivering the best possible experiences across their Academy Schools. CORE exist to transform young people's lives and build ambitious futures through Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence. CORE Education Trust believe in the power of education to inspire, to enable and to enrich every life. CORE Education Trust are seeking FM service providers to tender for the provision of a full service during term time and periodic cleaning and maintenance services outside of term time. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01st August 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing staff, of which some may members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Building-and-facilities-management-services./G43ATKV7SG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/G43ATKV7SG

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05acc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068518-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

90919300 - School cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,137,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,137,200 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORE EDUCATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+442081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2EF
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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