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title: "The Provision of Soft FM Services"
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# The Provision of Soft FM Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e62bf75-6a02-48f7-a6b5-f7d82fd7f72b

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## Summary

Birmingham City University is seeking applications for the provision of Soft FM Services through a selective tendering process. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2019 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years based on satisfactory performance. This procurement covers multiple lots, including Cleaning Services, Security Services, and Waste Management Services, among others, with a total estimated value of £15 million to £20 million. The tender submission period ended on 12th November 2018, and companies wishing to participate were required to register through the university's tender portal.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in facilities management, particularly those involved in cleaning, security, and waste management services. With the contract being suitable for larger corporations and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), the competitive landscape may favour established entities that can demonstrate experience in delivering comprehensive FM solutions. Overall, this procurement could facilitate growth for businesses equipped to handle diverse service contracts in the dynamic educational sector within the West Midlands region.

## Notice

Birmingham City University ("BCU") wishes to invite organisations to make an application to be considered for The Provision of Soft FM Services using the restrictive procedure. The contract will commence on 1st August 2019 and will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a maximum period of 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance. The contract has been broken down into the lots detailed below: Lot 1 - Cleaning Services Lot 2 - Security Services (Manned) Lot 3 - Waste Management Services Lot 3.1 - General Waste Lot 3.2 - Hazardous Waste Lot 3.3 - Confidential & Paper Waste Lot 3.4 - WEEE & IT Waste Lot 4 - Cleaning and Waste Management Services Lot 5 - Cleaning and Security Services (Manned) Lot 6 - Soft FM Services If you are interested in tendering for this opportunity please click on the following link to access Birmingham City University's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the Invitation to Tender ('ITT'). If you are unable to register with in-tend please email us at procurement.tenders@bcu.ac.uk. The Selection Questionnaire must be returned by noon on Monday 12th November 2018 using the Intend Portal. For more information please contact, Mohammed Yahiah, Senior Category Manager tel. 0121 331 5714 or email mohammed.yahiah@bcu.ac.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dbdd795-319c-4232-9197-003c94d18545 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CORPS OF COMMISSIONAIRES MANAGEMENT; DATA SOLUTIONS 2016; ISS MEDICLEAN; SE RECYCLING; VEOLIA CHP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79700000 - Investigation and security services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2019 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dbdd795-319c-4232-9197-003c94d18545
- 11 Oct 2018 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125fb8e3-ce7b-4105-8c17-2c9e58f1b08c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dbdd795-319c-4232-9197-003c94d18545
  5th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125fb8e3-ce7b-4105-8c17-2c9e58f1b08c
  11th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/

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