Planning

Provision of managed student accommodation

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Planning

09 Jun 2022 at 16:29

S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is initiating a procurement process titled "Provision of managed student accommodation", aiming to secure up to 800 additional beds for students across multiple lots in Swansea City Centre. This exercise, classified under the services industry with a focus on accommodation services, is currently in the planning stage. The pre-market engagement event is scheduled for 1st July 2022, while interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by 12:00 on 22nd June 2022. This procurement is exempt from the Public Contract Regulations 2015 as stated under Regulation 10.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). Companies that can deliver high-quality living spaces that align with Swansea University’s brand standards and customer experience goals will be well-suited to compete. In particular, businesses capable of providing accommodation in the specified geographic area and those interested in engaging with the university's aims and accreditation scheme are encouraged to participate in the pre-market engagement event to showcase their offerings and discuss potential collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of managed student accommodation

Notice Description

Swansea University is seeking to engage with purpose built student accommodation providers (PBSA) across Swansea City Centre, via nomination agreements, to secure additional bedroom stock in order to meet student demand for guaranteed accommodation, as the University continues along it's intended growth trajectory.Whilst the University is seeking to work with PBSA providers, our intention is to create a seamless experience for the student and to ensure that the nominated rooms present an extension of the University's campus accommodation, in terms of quality, customer experience, brand standards, process and engagement.Swansea University is looking to secure a maximum 800 beds with PBSA providers within a defined geographic area for the 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years (September - June).Due to the number of beds required, the University intends to divide the opportunity into multiple lots. Eligible suppliers will be able to bid for all lots. However, the maximum number of lots that can be awarded to a supplier is 2. The University intends to divide the opportunity into lots as follows:* Lot 1: 300 beds* Lot 2: 250 beds* Lot 3: 250 bedsSwansea University wishes to conduct pre-market engagement with PBSA providers in order to test our requirements and commercial assumptions.Suppliers will be required to meet ALL of the mandatory criteria set out in the Swansea University Opportunity Overview and Supplier Information document to be eligible to attend the pre-market engagement event.The pre-market engagement event will take place at Swansea University Bay Campus on Friday 1st July 2022. The pre-market engagement event will include a group presentation followed by one-hour one-to-one sessions between the University and Suppliers. Please find further details in the Swansea University Opportunity Overview and Supplier Information document.Key topics for discussion during pre-market engagement will be as follows:* Swansea University's aims and objectives* Swansea University PBSA Accreditation Scheme* Target operating model* Suppliers prior experience with nomination agreementsSuppliers interested in attending the pre-market engagement event should express their interest in attending by completing the Expression of Interest Form attached to this Speculative Notice. Completed forms must be returned by email to Procurement@swansea.ac.uk with the subject line "Expression of interest to participate in pre-market engagement- SU186 (22) Provision of Managed Student Accommodation" by 12:00 Wednesday 22nd June 2022. Suppliers who meet the mandatory criteria will then be invited to attend the event.The deadline to submit an expression of interest to participate in pre-market engagement is Wednesday 22nd June 2022 at 12pm.This procurement exercise is subject to an exclusion from the Public Contract Regulations 2015, in accordance with Regulation 10 of the same. To ensure openness and transparency the University has elected to advertise this opportunity via Sell2Wales.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=121886.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-121886
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121886
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Lauren Vaughan
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

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