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Bradford College Hard services FM Tender

BRADFORD COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 18:20

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process at Bradford College focuses on securing Hard FM maintenance and Portering Services to enhance teaching delivery and student experience. Operating under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023, this tender is part of the services industry category, specifically targeting facilities management services. Located in Bradford, the college held an open competitive flexible procedure, concluding with an award on 22nd April 2026. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £9,389,949, is set to begin on 1st August 2026, and runs until 31st July 2029, with potential renewals extending it to 2031. The procurement stage has transitioned from active tendering to contract award, with CBRE Managed Services identified as the supplier.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure maintenance and facilities management, specifically those with capabilities in electrical, HVAC, security systems, and building fabric maintenance. Large-scale providers that can ensure compliance with statutory legislation and contribute towards the college's sustainability and community objectives are well-positioned to benefit. The process allowed multiple companies to engage, though only the strongest candidates like CBRE Managed Services proceeded to the final stages, emphasising quality, cost, and presentation within the evaluation criteria. Firms aiming to provide social value and seamless service delivery without disrupting educational activities are encouraged to participate actively in such tenders for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Bradford College Hard services FM Tender

Notice Description

Bradford College intends to procure Hard FM maintenance services and Portering Services to support teaching delivery and student experience. The scope includes: Planned and reactive maintenance of Infrastructure and Installed Equipment including but not limited to Electrical, HVAC, Gas, Refrigeration, Fire and Security Systems, Water and Plumbing, Lifts and Hoists, Building Fabric Portering Service Compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory legislation and College policies Demonstrated capacity to deliver with minimal disruption to teaching and learning Delivery of social value outcomes in line with College sustainability and community objectives

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036847-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,824,958 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD7 1AY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CBRE MANAGED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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