Planning

Project Management Services

CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST

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Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

Chiltern Learning Trust seeks to appoint a Project Management Consultancy for their capital investment programme, aiming to consolidate and expand their Asset Management Plan in alignment with the DfE Good Estate Management for Schools framework. This notice falls under the category of construction-related and real estate development services. Operating within Luton in the United Kingdom, the procurement is in the planning stage, with key future dates including the tender period ending on 2nd February 2026, and the contract period from 24th May 2026, potentially extending up to 2031. This process utilises an open procedure, maintaining transparency for the public authority, designated as a sub-central government entity.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, estate management, and technical consultancy services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, providing chances to engage in planning, technical testing, and consultancy services. Engagement in this procurement could support business growth through structured service provision and alignment with governmental frameworks. With a gross budget potential of £840,000, interested firms have the chance to support budget planning, compliance, and strategic decisions with transparent prioritisation and maintenance planning across the Trust's estate. Companies with expertise in the required services and the capability to develop robust project plans will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Management Services

Notice Description

CLT will publish an Invitation to Tender in order to appoint a Project Management Consultancy to support our capital investment programme for an initial three year period, with options to further extend by two further 1 year periods. Our capital investment programme is funded by a combination of SCA grant and a further annual contribution made by each of our schools. Prioritisation of that funding each year is guided by criteria set by our Trustees and building condition data. The appointed consultancy will support the further development of a Trust-wide Asset Management Plan (AMP) that aligns with the DfE Good Estate Management for Schools (GEMS) framework. The AMP will consolidate existing fabric and M&E condition data and provide a structured basis for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and capital investment planning across the estate. The objective of the support provided by the appointed consultancy is to: Establish a consistent condition dataset across all schools in the Trust. Prioritise maintenance and lifecycle investment works in a transparent and evidence-based manner. Support Trust budget planning, compliance obligations, and strategic estate decision-making. In addition, the appointed consultancy will provide a range of services in a framework agreement. It is envisaged a single supplier will be appointed to fulfil all requirements under the framework agreement. As specific projects are not yet defined and subject to allocation of funding from the DfE, there is no commitment to particular volumes of business under the framework agreement. All support required will be provided by suitably qualified staff within the appointed organisation and provide the following call off services: Prepare Scope of Works or Design Brief Work up a programme to deliver projects by agreed dates with the Estates Manager Develop detailed design Provide a list of contractors (names & email contact details) who should be alerted to the project for bidding purposes Prepare draft tender documents including detailed evaluation criteria and liaise with the Trust to reach a final version which will be advertised to the open market Respond to any project specific tender clarifications Evaluate all the tender bids, documenting your analysis, scoring and commentary against the evaluation criteria, providing a tender evaluation report and recommendation on which contractor(s) should be appointed and why and providing detailed feedback for those contractor(s) who were unsuccessful and communicating this feedback to those contractors Following endorsement or agreement of the preferred contractor(s), draft a contract using an appropriate JCT format; The Trust will need to endorse and sign the contract, but the appointed organisation is responsible to issuing to the contractor(s) and following through on signatures The appointed organisation will be required to operate independently of CLT staff but be accountable to the Estates Manager The appointed organisation will liaise and deal with the Estates Manager to deliver the agreed programme of work on time and on budget to the satisfaction of all Risk management and analysis and develop and maintain a project risk register Management and liaison with appointed sub-consultants, including: Building surveyor Cost management Town and Country planning advisers Building Control advisers M&E engineering Structural and Civil Engineering Manage the works until handover Chair and minute meetings with CLT, stakeholders and contractors The appointed organisation will communicate regularly with the Estates Manager updating regularly in writing and through onsite meetings. Carry out regular site inspections during the works and provide progress updates to the Estates Manager Carry out monthly valuations and monthly predicated final accounts Final account preparations for approval by Estates Manager Issuing all contractual certification Prepare snagging lists and chair handover and commissioning meetings End of defects period final inspection meetings Undertake Principal Designer duties under CDM2015 and Building Regulations Undertake HSE construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Clerk of work Act as Contract Administrator, where required Other survey work Occasionally the Estates Manager may have requirements for survey work to be undertaken and other ad hoc advice and guidance so unit costs for these should also be provided in the tender exercise: Building/area condition survey report incl M&E Measured survey Schedule of accommodation and BB103 comparison Drainage survey Due diligence survey Support in applying for DfE and other grants related to projects

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions possible at discretion of client

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082903-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

70110000 - Development services of real estate

71500000 - Construction-related services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 May 2026 - 23 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
Jean Leech
Contact Email
jleech@chilternlearningtrust.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU3 3QN
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Northwell
Westminster Constituency
Luton North

Further Information

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