--- title: "Provider for Facilities Management of Purpose Built Student Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-780bee72-ca15-4bc2-80a5-c729f09feacc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-780bee72-ca15-4bc2-80a5-c729f09feacc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-780bee72-ca15-4bc2-80a5-c729f09feacc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-780bee72-ca15-4bc2-80a5-c729f09feacc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-29" --- # Provider for Facilities Management of Purpose Built Student Accommodation Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-780bee72-ca15-4bc2-80a5-c729f09feacc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-780bee72-ca15-4bc2-80a5-c729f09feacc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-780bee72-ca15-4bc2-80a5-c729f09feacc.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Blackpool Council, acting through Lancashire Management Operations Ltd (LMOL), seeking a service provider for the facilities management of the Tramshed, a 316-bed purpose-built student accommodation in Preston, near the University of Central Lancashire. This open tender, titled "Provider for Facilities Management of Purpose Built Student Accommodation," has a contract duration from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2022, with a total estimated value of £880,000. The tender period concluded on 2 July 2020, and the contract notice was published on 29 July 2020, indicating the process has reached the award stage. This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in facilities management services. Vendors that can demonstrate a commitment to student welfare while ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effective solutions would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the successful bidder is expected to deliver a range of management services aligned with educational and residential needs, businesses with experience in similar environments may find this tender particularly advantageous. ## Notice Lancashire Management Operations Ltd (LMOL) is a wholly owned company of Blackpool Council, and is an investment vehicle from which it derives an income which is then used to fund vital Council services for the residents of Blackpool. LMOL are seeking a service provider for facilities management of the Tramshed, a 316 bed purpose built student accommodation building located in Preston close to the University of Central Lancashire campus. The successful bidder will be required to sign a contract (2 years plus an opportunity for a further 2 years) with LMOL, which is available within the tender pack. A full list of services required are detailed in the contract. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2022. The successful bidder will be required to wholly manage all aspects of the building and students within the agreed budget. LMOL seek a provider who will ensure that ensure student welfare is paramount, provide value for money to students and also provide the required financial return. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1836e4e0-8cda-4fd2-b19a-50d8bcae2de8 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jul 2020 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £880,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL | | Locality | BLACKPOOL | | Post town | Blackpool | | Postcode | FY1 1NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool | | Local authority | Blackpool | | Electoral ward | Talbot | | Westminster constituency | Blackpool South | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HOMES FOR STUDENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79993100 - Facilities management services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2020 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1836e4e0-8cda-4fd2-b19a-50d8bcae2de8 - 2 Jun 2020 at 16:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36652bf-6c0f-4fd4-9691-82a2c32f7bda ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1836e4e0-8cda-4fd2-b19a-50d8bcae2de8 28th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36652bf-6c0f-4fd4-9691-82a2c32f7bda 2nd June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=39bf873e-eda3-ea11-8103-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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