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Transforming Soft Facilities Management Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Transforming Soft Facilities Management Services" is led by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, a public authority within the central government sector. The contract centres around facilities management services and is located in Leicester, United Kingdom. As per the procurement stage, the contract has moved from tender to award and is now in the contract phase, having commenced on 1 January 2026 and scheduled to conclude by 31 December 2026. The procurement method was direct and conducted "below threshold" without competition. The contract was awarded to Iss Mediclean Limited, with a focus on utilising commercial intelligence to enhance UHL's services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management services. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions, particularly through the use of commercial intelligence and AI tools, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The collaboration with the Cabinet Office and the strategic secondment of leadership resources within UHL creates a favourable environment for transformative practices, enabling businesses to expand their reach and influence in the public sector. Opportunities for growth are prevalent for large enterprises that can demonstrate cost-efficiency and strategic implementation akin to previous agency responsibilities.

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Notice Title

Transforming Soft Facilities Management Services

Notice Description

This commission will be funded from the surplus realised cross charging of the UHL Estates Director to UHCW on 3 days per week. ISS are working with the Cabinet Office on transforming Soft FM services across the public sector. As part of the 25/26 CIP delivery and transformation of Soft FM services are UHL generally, the Director of Estates & Facilities has reached out to the Managing Director of ISS Healthcare division so that commerical intelligence can be shared to help shape and transform UHL services be 'seconding' into a UHL a leadership resource initiually for 3 days per week and increasing to full time from January 2026. ISS have committed to further support UHL with access to thier commerical intelligence and AI staff rostering tool. The proposed rate does represent value for money as it is boradly consistent with the previous agency job holder (DG) who undertook similar role at AFC 8b.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06837d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034410-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISS MEDICLEAN

Further Information

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