This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 12:55

Tender

06 May 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves TEC Partnership, a prominent further and higher education provider in the United Kingdom, seeking a contractor for Legionella Risk Assessment, Monitoring and Management Services. The process pertains to public authority sub-central government and targets locations such as North East Lincolnshire, East Lindsey, and North Yorkshire. The procurement method followed was an open, below-threshold competition, with the process now at the award stage, indicating the completion of the tender. Key dates include the contract award notice published on 10 July 2026 and the contract period spanning from 13 July 2026 to 13 July 2028, with potential for extension until 2029. The awarded supplier is Frank Portlock Consulting Limited, an SME based in Sunderland, with the contract valued at £109,020 gross.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in water-treatment work and technical inspection and testing services. Companies with expertise in health and safety practices, relevant experience, and service offerings in this domain would find this contract advantageous. The open competition attracts diverse business interests, allowing SMEs to participate, thus fostering growth within small to medium-sized enterprises. As the contract encompasses multiple campuses, businesses with regional capabilities across the specified locations would be well-suited to compete and benefit from the opportunity to establish robust partnerships within the education sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TEC Partnership - Legionella Risk Assessment, Monitoring and Management

Notice Description

Introduction The TEC Partnership is a major further and higher education provider, encompassing the Grimsby Institute, University Centre Grimsby, Scarborough TEC, East Riding College, and Skegness College. In addition to its main campuses, the Partnership includes two specialist training providers: * National Employer Training: Serving both regional and national requirements. * Transafe Training: Based in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire. Together, these entities work to support the diverse educational and vocational needs of individual learners and employers alike. The TEC Partnership's portfolio also extends to: * The Academy Grimsby: A specialist school for 14-16 year-olds. * Little Star Nursery: A nursery dedicated to serving the local community. The invitation to tender is for the appointment of a contractor to undertake Legionella Risk Assessment, Monitoring and Management Services for the TEC Partnership, in accordance with the frequencies recommended in HSE documentation: Legionnaires disease: The Approved Code of Practice & Guidance L8 (Fourth Edition) 2013 Legionnaires disease: The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems HSG274 Part 2 2024 It is anticipated that the tenderer will apply for the lot in its entirety. Tenderers offering to undertake only part of the contract will be rejected. The TEC Partnership is a multi-campus further and higher education business. It is important to note that the TEC Partnership has campus sites in North East Lincolnshire, East Lindsey & North Yorkshire. A list of sites and assets is located at Appendix 6, document 3. The Partnership may not require all sites/buildings listed to undergo testing and reserves the right to make the final decision on the number of sites/buildings it requires to be tested

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069275
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065195-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£90,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEC PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN34 5BQ
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRANK PORTLOCK CONSULTING

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