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Provision of a Not for Profit' Operator for Staff & Student Accommodation

GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Oct 2025 at 13:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Swindon, is progressing with a public procurement process to appoint a not-for-profit operator for staff and student accommodation on its campus. This project falls under the industry category of housing services and is currently at the award stage, following a direct award procurement method due to the niche requirement. The procurement process utilised a competitive flexible procedure, and the Trust has shortlisted "Hyve by Prime" as the Preferred Bidder after the mandatory standstill period, which began on 28th October 2025. The contract period is expected to start on 1st September 2027 and last until 31st August 2037, with a possible extension until 2042.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for companies within the housing services industry, particularly those with experience in managing not-for-profit accommodation facilities. SMEs are noted as being suitable for this opportunity, potentially allowing smaller businesses to compete in this significant project. The estimated gross value of £15,000,000 presents a substantial potential for turnover, particularly in managing high-capacity accommodation for hospital staff and students. Businesses capable of developing innovative financial models and demonstrating strong financial capacity and technical ability would be well-positioned to contribute to this long-term partnership with the NHS Trust and its partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Not for Profit' Operator for Staff & Student Accommodation

Notice Description

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. 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. GWH advertised this opportunity under Notice UK4 - 3680 as a three stage competitive flexible procedure. GWH received one response to Stage 1 PSQ. The respondent successfully passed all PASS/FAIL questions and demonstrated appropriate experience and technical ability. GWH will enter into further discussions with Hyve by Prime regarding a suitable financial model. The value indicated in this notice represents potential turnover only. The estimated value and corresponding VAT value are estimated only. The value is representative of the potential between the Operator and the Private Tenants (Trust Staff). It is not a contract value awarded by the Trust. The operating start date is an estimate only and is subject to amendment. The length of the term is an estimate only and is subject to review post the completion of discussions with the Preferred Bidder. GWH will observe a mandatory standstill period of eight (8) days, before awarding Preferred Bidder status to Hyve by Prime.

Procurement Information

Only one supplier responded to "Stage 1" of the Competitive Flexible Procedure - PSQ. GWH is aware that this is a niche requirement and stated in notice UK-3680, that in the event that only one supplier responded successfully to all Pass/Fail questions at PSQ stage, GWH would reserve the right to award Preferred Bidder status to that organisation. The award of "Preferred Bidder" to Hyve by Prime will enable the Trust and it's developer partner "Prime Plc" to commence discussions with Hyve regarding a suitable financial model. If negotiations are not successful, GWH confirms that it may choose to conclude the project at that point. GWH will observe a mandatory standstill period of eight (8) days, before awarding Preferred Bidder status to Hyve by Prime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d546
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068970-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Debbie Parin
Contact Email
debbie.parin@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 6BB
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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