Total FM Tender for Co-op Academies Trust

THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester has issued an open procurement process for a Total Facilities Management (FM) Tender aimed at servicing Co-op Academies Trust, involving two schools in Leeds and one in Manchester. This procurement, under the active tender stage, primarily covers services such as electrical and mechanical maintenance, HVAC, planned preventative maintenance, cleaning, security, grounds maintenance, and caretaking. The total estimated value is £360,000. The tender submission deadline is set for 26th May 2026, while the enquiry period closes on 19th May 2026. This open procedure requires electronic submission via the MultiQuote platform and adheres to UKPGA legal standards established in 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering comprehensive facilities management services across the UK. Companies that excel in aspects such as quality and price, as reflected in the award criteria with a 70% weight on quality and 30% on price, are likely to find this opportunity rewarding. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, with the arrangement supporting potential contract renewals for up to two additional 12-month periods. The contract period spans from September 2026 to August 2029, allowing substantial scope for business growth and strategic partnership with the Co-op Academies Trust.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Total FM Tender for Co-op Academies Trust

Notice Description

2 Schools located in Leeds, 1 school in Manchester. FM areas include Electrical and Mechanical, HVAC, PPM, Cleaning, Security, Grounds, Caretaking

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068956
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043499-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 0AG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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