Tender

26-0099 Managed Student Accommodation Services (South London)

CITY ST GEORGES UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 12:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 14:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by City St Georges University of London is currently in the tender stage for a project entitled "Managed Student Accommodation Services (South London)." This contract falls under the services category in the accommodation and accommodation management industry, located in London, United Kingdom. The competitive flexible procedure adopted for this procurement is open, featuring a two-stage process designed to attract experienced providers capable of delivering a comprehensive halls of residence service across approximately 500 beds. Interested parties are invited to submit their expressions of interest by 10 April 2026 via the Delta eSourcing portal, with the tender notice expected to be issued in March or April 2026. The procurement aims to appoint a provider on a short-term contract lasting about three years, with options for extension up to two additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for student accommodation management companies eager to expand their portfolio by partnering with a notable educational institution in South London. Suitable contenders would ideally be well-versed in managing university accommodation, demonstrating proficiency in statutory compliance, maintenance services, security management, and student welfare. With a gross contract value of £3,000,000, this initiative caters to firms capable of quickly mobilising resources to deliver a premium, student-focused residential service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the economic and technical selection criteria, including having necessary insurances, audited accounts, and relevant experience. Businesses that can assure compliance, safety, and high-quality student experiences stand to gain significantly from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

26-0099 Managed Student Accommodation Services (South London)

Notice Description

Managed Student Accommodation Services (South London) A South London university invites Expressions of Interest from experienced student accommodation management companies to deliver a fully managed halls of residence service on a short-term contract of approximately three (3) years. The appointed provider will be required to deliver an integrated service, including (but not limited to): *Hard FM and Maintenance (statutory compliance, lifecycle maintenance, responsive and planned works) *Soft FM Services (cleaning, waste, grounds as applicable) *24/7 Security and Operational Management *Porter and Front-of-House Services *Pastoral Care, Resident Advisor and Student Wellbeing Support *Student Experience, Engagement and Community-building Services *Room allocation and marketing services, which may or may not be included within the scope and will be confirmed through the procurement process Bidders should demonstrate a proven track record in operating large, UK university halls( c 500 beds) , with strong governance, safeguarding, wellbeing provision, and performance management frameworks. The university seeks a partner able to mobilize quickly, assure compliance and safety, and deliver a high-quality, student-centered residential experience aligned to UK best practice. We would like to engage with interested parties at this stage to better understand the market for these services and to help us to develop our specification. We will contact those suppliers who submit an EOI to us at the following email address or via the Delta Portal no later than 06 /02/2026 - procurement@citystgeorges.ac.uk Our intention is likely to be that we will issue a Tender Notice for the requirement in March/April 2026. We will share this with those that have expressed an interest once published

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: options to extend upto 2 12 month extensions.

Planning Information

We would like to engage with interested parties at this stage to better understand the market for these services and to help us to develop our specification. We will contact those suppliers who submit an EOI to us at the following email address or via the Delta Portal no later than 06 /02/2026 - procurement@citystgeorges.ac.uk Our intention is likely to be that we will issue a Tender Notice for the requirement in March/April 2026. We will share this with those that have expressed an interest once published.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06144d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024579-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

98341100 - Accommodation management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
CITY ST GEORGES UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1V 0HB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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