Award

Facilities Management

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2024 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

16 Apr 2024 at 00:00

Tender

27 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council has completed the procurement process for a Facilities Management contract covering various council assets in Midlothian, Scotland. This procurement falls under the General Public Services category (COFOG code 01) and has been managed through a restricted procedure, indicative of a selective process. The award notice was published on 13th November 2024 and the contract, valued at £7,847,123, was signed on 3rd October 2024 with Lovat's Group Ltd. The procurement process began with a tender announcement on 27th February 2024, and the submission deadline was extended by 24 hours to 17th April 2024 due to technical issues experienced by suppliers. This project involves significant capital works and encompasses a contract duration of 8 years with the possibility of renewal.

This Facilities Management contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in general public services and works. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those with experience in facilities management will find this project particularly beneficial. The procurement criteria, which weigh technical qualitative factors at 60% and commercial factors at 40%, ensure that companies with robust technical capabilities and competitive pricing strategies have an excellent chance of success. Engagement with this contract also involves community benefits commitments, supporting Modern Apprenticeships and Community Wealth Building, which are advantageous for businesses committed to social value initiatives.

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Notice Title

Facilities Management

Notice Description

Facilities Management of Council Assets

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide Facilities Management Services

Renewal: 5 year contract with 3 additional one year extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000759263
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518217
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,847,123 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
George McGregor
Contact Email
procurement@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOVAT'S GROUP

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