This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2026 at 07:50

Award

22 Jul 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has concluded a procurement process titled "PL0343 FM CONSULTANCY USE E&I" to engage consultants for facilities management services. This process, initiated by direct award, entails providing expertise in mechanical and electrical compliance, project delivery, and support for maintained schools. Located in Worcester, UK, and categorised under technical consultancy services, the contract period spans from 5th August 2026 to 31st March 2028 with a gross value of £425,719.20. The procurement was completed under the direct award method, justified by the necessity to maintain continuity and mitigate technical challenges associated with changing suppliers. All critical dates, including the standstill period ending on 4th August 2026, have been meticulously planned.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with capabilities in providing technical consultancy and facilities management services to collaborate with a public authority in a high-value contract. With a focus on specialised consultancy, companies with expertise in compliance, project delivery, and operational support, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like MYFM LTD, are well-suited to benefit from this contract. The continued service delivery requires in-depth knowledge and understanding, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses equipped to handle complex operational requirements and support the long-term governmental objectives of Worcestershire County Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PL0343 FM CONSULTANCY USE E&I

Notice Description

The engagement of consultants to provide expertise across a range of Facilities Management functions, including M&E compliance, projects delivery, contract mobilisation, maintained schools' support and maintaining critical operational and statutory functions and compliance

Procurement Information

A direct award is proposed in accordance with Paragraph 7, Schedule 5, which permits the extension or partial replacement of existing services by the current supplier where a change of supplier would result in incompatible services and create disproportionate technical or operational difficulties. The direct award is justified by the consultants' specialist knowledge, skills, and detailed understanding of the service, together with the need to maintain continuity of support for ongoing business objectives. This arrangement will ensure the continued delivery of critical operational and statutory functions while addressing specialist resource gaps and minimising the risk of service disruption.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d138
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069420-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£354,766 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MYFM

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06d138-2026-07-23T08:50:54+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-23T08:50:54+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06d138",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PRPQ-4584-WLPQ",
            "name": "Worcestershire County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PRPQ-4584-WLPQ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall, Spetchley Road",
                "locality": "Worcester",
                "postalCode": "WR5 2NP",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKG12"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-05302925",
            "name": "MYFM LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "05302925"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PZDC-8838-DQCL"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "C/O Sloane & Co, Office 015, 30 Great Guildford Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SE1 0HS",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI44"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "finance@myfm.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.myfm.co.uk",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PRPQ-4584-WLPQ",
        "name": "Worcestershire County Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "PL0343",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "PL0343 FM CONSULTANCY USE E&I",
        "description": "The engagement of consultants to provide expertise across a range of Facilities Management functions, including M&E compliance, projects delivery, contract mobilisation, maintained schools' support and maintaining critical operational and statutory functions and compliance",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award",
        "procurementMethodRationale": "A direct award is proposed in accordance with Paragraph 7, Schedule 5, which permits the extension or partial replacement of existing services by the current supplier where a change of supplier would result in incompatible services and create disproportionate technical or operational difficulties. The direct award is justified by the consultants' specialist knowledge, skills, and detailed understanding of the service, together with the need to maintain continuity of support for ongoing business objectives. This arrangement will ensure the continued delivery of critical operational and statutory functions while addressing specialist resource gaps and minimising the risk of service disruption.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            }
        ],
        "riskDetails": "Local government reorganisation. Potential risk of legislative changes, regulatory changes or changes in law during the term of the contract Risk of unforeseen changes to delivery / operational standards. Risk of unforeseen increase in Contracting Authority budgets / increase in volume of work / services Risk of unforeseen increase / decrease in property / asset volume",
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "additionalRepeatExtensionPartialReplacement"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "PL0343 FM CONSULTANCY USE E&I",
            "status": "pending",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 425719.2,
                "amount": 354766,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-05302925",
                    "name": "MYFM LTD"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "71621000",
                            "description": "Technical analysis or consultancy services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKG12",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKG12",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-08-05T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "069337-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069337-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-22T16:21:45+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                },
                {
                    "id": "069420-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069420-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-23T08:50:54+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-08-05T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ],
            "date": "2026-07-22T00:00:00+01:00",
            "standstillPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2026-08-04T23:59:59+01:00"
            }
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}