Tender

Total FM Tender for Co-op Academies Trust

THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER

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24 Apr 2026 at 08:42

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester is inviting bids for a Total Facilities Management (FM) tender, covering services such as Electrical and Mechanical works, HVAC, Preventive Planned Maintenance (PPM), Cleaning, Security, Grounds, and Caretaking for three schools—two located in Leeds and one in Manchester. This procurement process, categorised under Building and Facilities Management Services, is conducted through an open procedure, allowing eligible businesses to compete. The enquiry period closes on 18th May 2026, with tenders due by 25th May 2026 at 13:00 BST. The award period ends on 1st September 2026, starting the contract which extends potentially until 2031 with the inclusion of possible renewals.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in various FM services. With a significant contract value of £300,000 (gross value £360,000), and a heavier weighting on quality (70%) over price (30%), businesses focused on delivering high-quality facility management services will be well-positioned to succeed. It opens up possibilities for expanding service portfolios in key regions of the UK and developing long-term partnerships with educational institutions.

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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/037392-2026
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
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
25 May 20261 months 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

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

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