Planning

Insight Multi Academy Trust - Staffordshire

INSIGHT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST-STAFFORDSHIRE

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Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Insight Multi Academy Trust in Staffordshire has issued a planned procurement notice for facilities management services at Sir Graham Balfour Secondary School. This procurement process is at the planning stage, with an anticipated tender period ending on 26th June 2026 and the award period concluding by 10th August 2026. The contract will commence on 1st January 2027 and could extend until 31st December 2030, with additional options for renewal up to three more years. The procurement, guided by statutory principles for open and fair competition, uses a competitive flexible procedure within the services category, amounting to an estimated total of £2,550,000. The procurement activities are to be located in the UK, specifically in the region of Staffordshire.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for providers within the facilities management sector, especially those experienced in handling educational infrastructure. With its emphasis on early supplier engagement, businesses have the advantage of preparing competitive bids ahead of the official tender notice. Companies specialising in facilities management that comply with the stipulated open procurement methods and are capable of electronic submissions are particularly well-suited for this tender, offering a substantial platform for business growth through long-term partnerships with the Insight Multi Academy Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insight Multi Academy Trust - Staffordshire

Notice Description

Insight Multi Academy Trust intends to publish a procurement opportunity for the provision of facilities management services at Sir Graham Balfour Secondary School. This PPN is issued to inform the market and invite early engagement prior to the release of the Contract Notice. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1007773553

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Duration: 3 years initial term, with option to extend for 1 + 1 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064750
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010138-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20265 months to go
Future Notice Date
8 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 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
INSIGHT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST-STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
LitmusFM
Contact Email
tenders@litmusfm.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORDSHIRE
Postcode
ST16 1NR
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Common
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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