Tender

Bradford College Hard services FM Tender

BRADFORD COLLEGE

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The tender for Bradford College's Facilities Management (FM) services aims to enhance teaching delivery and improve the student experience through the procurement of Hard FM maintenance and Portering Services. Bradford College, located in Bradford, United Kingdom, is the contracting authority. The procurement process falls under the industry category of Facilities Management Services and is currently in the tender stage with an active status. The deadline for expression of interest is 16th January 2026, with the award anticipated to conclude by 8th May 2026. This open procurement employs a competitive flexible procedure, inviting businesses to submit tenders via the Delta eSourcing portal. The framework intends to commence in August 2026 and will span until July 2029, with potential renewal options for up to two additional years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure maintenance and portering solutions. With a project scope covering electrical systems, refrigeration, fire and security systems, lifts, and plumbing alongside building fabric maintenance, companies experienced in comprehensive facilities management are well-suited to apply. The procurement process includes an evaluative tender stage, where up to eight firms may progress based on quality, financial stability, and presentation. The chance to deliver services that align with Bradford College's sustainability and community objectives provides an avenue for business growth, especially for firms focused on delivering social value outcomes. SMEs with capabilities in strategic maintenance planning and reactive service support will find this procurement particularly promising for expansion and cementing their reputation in the sector.

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Notice Information

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 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bradford:-Facilities-management-services./2T6E4BT6K7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2T6E4BT6K7

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079944-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20262 months to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmusfm.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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