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08 May 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Brunel Academies Trust, based in Swindon, is seeking to engage a strategic partner for Hard Facilities Management (FM) services across 15 schools in their portfolio. The procurement process, managed by Place Group Ltd, is in the tender stage and focuses on repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations. This selective procurement employs a competitive flexible procedure with a budget of £3,500,000 to £4,200,000. Key dates to note include an expression of interest deadline of 8th June 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 27th May 2026. The prospective contract commences on 16th November 2026 and runs through 15th November 2029, with potential extensions totalling two additional years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the facilities management and maintenance industry, particularly those experienced in delivering comprehensive Hard FM solutions. Ideal candidates are businesses capable of providing a consistent and compliant FM approach while enhancing lifecycle planning and reducing the operational burden on educational institutions. Suppliers will progress through a two-stage process, including a detailed assessment and final tender submission, offering an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the education sector's FM services within the United Kingdom.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PP-10190 Brunel Academies Trust Hard FM

Notice Description

Brunel Academies Trust in Swindon is seeking to appoint a single strategic Hard FM Partner to deliver a consistent, compliant, and proactive approach to Hard Facilities Management across the portfolio of 15 Schools. This procurement forms part of a wider transformation programme to: * Standardise FM delivery * Improve compliance assurance * Strengthen lifecycle planning and forecasting * Reduce operational burden on provision leaders * Achieve predictable, value-for-money outcomes There is no LGPS Further information on the Client's requirements can be found at Attachment 1 Specification and Attachment 2 Client Data. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06950a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042674-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 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
BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN25 4AN
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Priory Vale
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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