Tender

Stratford School Academy M&E Tender

STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

Stratford School Academy, located in the London Borough of Newham, is inviting tenders for its Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) services through a Competitive Flexible, Two Stage Tender Process. This public procurement, managed by Cohesion Consulting Limited, is in the tender stage. The contract aims to ensure the efficient operation of all mechanical and electrical systems across the Academy's sites, beginning on 1st September 2026 with an initial term of three years and potential for a two-year extension. Interested parties must express their interest by 3rd March 2026 and can access tender documents electronically. This procurement falls under services and is regulated by the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

The tender represents a substantial business opportunity with a projected turnover of approximately £380,000 over a five-year contract term. It is well-suited for businesses that can demonstrate proven success in delivering reliable and efficient M&E services, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations while supporting a sustainable environment for students and staff. Companies with capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering services, detailed by CPV codes 71333000 and 71334000, should particularly consider this opportunity. Flexible and capable suppliers could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and establish a lasting relationship with a prominent academic institution.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Stratford School Academy M&E Tender

Notice Description

Stratford School Academy is a co-educational Secondary Academy located in the London Borough of Newham. The Academy serves up to 1500 students aged 11 to 16 and employs approximately 165 teaching and support staff across its two sites. Each site has its own kitchen and restaurant area. The Academy is tendering its Mechanical and Electrical M&E services with a contract start date of 1st September 2026. The initial term will run for three years, ending on 31st August 2029, with a requirement for termly and annual reviews and a break clause to support both parties should the relationship not prosper. There will be an option to extend for up to two further years (1+1) by mutual agreement, based on qualitative and financial performance. The current contract with Ergro Technical Services has reached the maximum tenure. The key priority for this contract is the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all mechanical and electrical systems across both sites, ensuring statutory compliance, uninterrupted Academy operations and a comfortable, sustainable learning environment for staff and students. The projected turnover for the five-year contract is expected to be circa PS380,000. The Academy is running this procurement as a Competitive Flexible, Two Stage Tender Process. To declare your interest in the tender and download contract documents (available free of charge), please register on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home Once registered, please declare interest in the opportunity to access and download the full document set. In short, the Academy needs to be convinced that bidders can deliver their promises in full, achieve their sales projections, and meet their service enhancements. If the Academy is not convinced of this, it reserves the right to consider an insourced solution or make no award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to two further years (1+1) by mutual agreement, based on qualitative and financial performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06157e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009510-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY
Additional Buyers

COHESION CONSULTING LIMITED

Contact Name
Cohesion Procurement Team
Contact Email
info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441892251001

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E7 9PR
Post Town
East London
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
TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06157e-2026-02-03T14:32:41Z",
    "date": "2026-02-03T14:32:41Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06157e",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-07710532",
            "name": "STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "07710532"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Stratford School Academy",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E7 9PR",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Cohesion Procurement Team",
                "email": "info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk",
                "telephone": "+441892251001"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.stratfordschoolacademy.com",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-13682273",
            "name": "Cohesion Consulting Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "13682273"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "16 Mount Pleasant",
                "locality": "Tunbridge Wells",
                "postalCode": "TN1 1QU",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ46"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Cohesion Procurement Team",
                "email": "info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk",
                "telephone": "+441892251001"
            },
            "roles": [
                "procuringEntity",
                "processContactPoint"
            ],
            "roleDetails": "Cohesion are managing the procurement on behalf of the school",
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.cohesionconsulting.co.uk"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-07710532",
        "name": "STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CCL_121",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Stratford School Academy M&E Tender",
        "description": "Stratford School Academy is a co-educational Secondary Academy located in the London Borough of Newham. The Academy serves up to 1500 students aged 11 to 16 and employs approximately 165 teaching and support staff across its two sites. Each site has its own kitchen and restaurant area. The Academy is tendering its Mechanical and Electrical M&E services with a contract start date of 1st September 2026. The initial term will run for three years, ending on 31st August 2029, with a requirement for termly and annual reviews and a break clause to support both parties should the relationship not prosper. There will be an option to extend for up to two further years (1+1) by mutual agreement, based on qualitative and financial performance. The current contract with Ergro Technical Services has reached the maximum tenure. The key priority for this contract is the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all mechanical and electrical systems across both sites, ensuring statutory compliance, uninterrupted Academy operations and a comfortable, sustainable learning environment for staff and students. The projected turnover for the five-year contract is expected to be circa PS380,000. The Academy is running this procurement as a Competitive Flexible, Two Stage Tender Process. To declare your interest in the tender and download contract documents (available free of charge), please register on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home Once registered, please declare interest in the opportunity to access and download the full document set. In short, the Academy needs to be convinced that bidders can deliver their promises in full, achieve their sales projections, and meet their service enhancements. If the Academy is not convinced of this, it reserves the right to consider an insourced solution or make no award.",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "71333000",
                        "description": "Mechanical engineering services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "71334000",
                        "description": "Mechanical and electrical engineering services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKI4",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 456000,
            "amount": 380000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure",
        "procedure": {
            "features": "The Academy is running this procurement as a Competitive Flexible, Two Stage Tender Process. The procedure is detailed in the ITT documents."
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "All tenders to be returned electronically. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-03-03T13:00:00+00:00",
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-03T13:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-05-20T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 456000,
                    "amount": 380000,
                    "currency": "AED"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "weightingDescription": "All details of the award criteria are shown in the ITT Document.",
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Simple description",
                            "description": "All details of the award criteria are shown in the ITT Document."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2031-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "There will be an option to extend for up to two further years (1+1) by mutual agreement, based on qualitative and financial performance."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "009510-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009510-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-02-03T14:32:41Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "contractTerms": {
            "financialTerms": "As specified by Crown Commercial"
        }
    },
    "language": "en"
}