Planning

Total Facilities Management

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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Planning

19 Nov 2025 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council, operating as Procurement Services, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Total Facilities Management," targeting the services industry. This initiative is a significant opportunity based in West Malling, UK, with plans to establish a framework agreement both locally and nationally. The council is currently engaging the market to understand supplier capacities, address potential risks, and explore innovative solutions. This market engagement phase is set to conclude with an online questionnaire due by 3rd December 2025. The framework aims to manage and deliver Total Facilities Management across all public sector areas, with the formal contract period expected from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030.

This procurement offers ample opportunities for businesses in various sectors related to facilities management, including landscaping, repair and maintenance, project management, and energy management services. With a substantial gross value projected at £600 million, it presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in facilities management services to expand their portfolios and grow within the public sector. Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions spanning the listed sectors would be particularly well-suited to benefit from this tender, aiding in navigating the supply chain complexities while meeting the expansive and diverse needs of public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Total Facilities Management

Notice Description

Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Total Facilities Management This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier and customer experiences, challenges, and expectations regarding TFM frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experience for TFM services across all areas within the Public Sector. Scope and Lot structure is still to be determined, but the aim to design a framework for the provision of all Total Facilities Management Services required within the Public Sector. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Landscaping-work-for-sports-grounds-and-recreational-areas./5R56K778Z3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5R56K778Z3

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand market capability and capacity Inform the development of the specification and pricing mechanism Explore innovative solutions Identify potential risks and delivery models Suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities: Online Questionnaire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075068-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

45313100 - Lift installation work

48421000 - Facilities management software package

55512000 - Canteen management services

71314200 - Energy-management services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

79420000 - Management-related services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79993100 - Facilities management services

98311100 - Laundry-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
Julie Corbett
Contact Email
julie.corbett@csltd.org.uk
Contact Phone
01622 942838

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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