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INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) for the provision of Professional consultancy services to manage delivery of Herefordshire Council's school building maintenance programme

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for providing professional consultancy services to manage its school building maintenance programme. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open procedure method, inviting bids for a contract valued at £1,000,000. The services fall under the building consultancy sector, with Herefordshire, UK, being the primary location. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00 PM on 16th December 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 9th December 2025, and the award expected by 5th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 9th March 2026, extending for four years with a potential one-year renewal option based on performance and funding availability.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in multi-discipline building consultancy services to grow and establish a relationship with a regional public authority. Companies with expertise in planning, coordinating, and managing maintenance projects, particularly in educational facilities, may find this tender an ideal fit. The open procurement method allows for broader participation, making it accessible for both established and emerging firms eager to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Quality, social value, and price are key evaluation criteria, emphasising a balanced approach to selecting the most suitable provider. Businesses with strong credentials in delivering comprehensive maintenance solutions and a commitment to high-quality service delivery are well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) for the provision of Professional consultancy services to manage delivery of Herefordshire Council's school building maintenance programme

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a multi-discipline service provider to plan, coordinate and manage the delivery of its planned programme for the county's local authority maintained schools plus any emergency/contingency works (unplanned maintenance) that may arise

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is anticipated to commence on 9th March 2026 and will continue for a period of 4 year(s) unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. For clarity of the service provisions scoping and delivery is expected in the first 3 years and year 4 for rectification. There is the potential for an option to extend the for up to 1 year(s), depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding. Under PA23 schedule 5(8) the Council reserves the right to make a direct award to the successful supplier under this contract for any future procurement involving repeat works, services or goods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e37d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074843-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2026-02-05

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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