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title: "Provision of Facilities Management Soft Services to the USW Group"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028fec"
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# Provision of Facilities Management Soft Services to the USW Group

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028fec

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## Summary

The University of South Wales Group is conducting a public procurement process to secure facilities management soft services, specifically for four distinct lots: Security & Postal Distribution, Cleaning, Grounds Maintenance, and Waste management. This competitive procedure with negotiation comprises two stages: a Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for shortlisted suppliers. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for midday on 8th March 2021. The services will be delivered primarily in the Central Valleys, Cardiff, and Newport regions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the facilities management sector, particularly those providing security services, cleaning, grounds maintenance, and waste management solutions. Companies of varying sizes, especially those with experience in public sector contracts, are likely to find this tender appealing. The University is also keen on engaging suppliers who can contribute to community benefits aligned with social and environmental objectives, making this an advantageous situation for businesses focused on sustainable practices and community impact.

## Notice

The University of South Wales Group is seeking to appoint a contractor to manage its provision of Facilities Management (FM) soft services across the group. The services within this tender comprise of 4 Lots: Security & Postal Distribution Service, Cleaning, Grounds Maintenance and Waste.

### Lot Information

Security & Postal Distribution

The Security provision is provided to USW sites and RWCMD. The current provision consists of manned guarding, CCTV control room management, Mobile Patrols, Open and closing of buildings and Keyholding. The Postal Distribution Service is currently provided by our security contractor for the USW contract only. The service includes the supply of two postal vehicles which provide an internal and external postal distribution across the group. The supplier is to procure the vehicles and provide costs

Options: Additionally, the USW Group is potentially looking for the contract to run for 7, 8 or 10 years.

Renewal: 2 year extension

Cleaning

The current cleaning provision is provided to all parts of the group under this tender. The Cleaning specification is a mixture of input and output specifications and also includes window cleaning, pest control, washroom services, clinical waste removal and consumable supplies.

Options: Additionally, the USW Group is potentially looking for the contract to run for 7, 8 or 10 years

Renewal: 2 year extension

Grounds Maintenance

Grounds maintenance is currently only provided to USW. The service comprises grass cutting and weed spraying.

Options: Additionally, the USW Group is potentially looking for the contract to run for 7, 8 or 10 years

Renewal: 2 year extension

Waste

Waste services under this tender will cover USW and RWCMD. Services will consist of General Waste, Recycling, Glass, Food, Confidential, and hazardous waste.

Options: Additionally, the USW Group is potentially looking for the contract to run for 7, 8 or 10 years

Renewal: 2 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020358-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,330,052 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Additional buyers | MERTHYR TYDFIL COLLEGE; ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Electoral ward | Cyfarthfa |
| Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | GROUND CONTROL; KINGDOM SERVICES GROUP; OCS GROUP; VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90910000 - Cleaning services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2021 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020358-2021
- 3 Feb 2021 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002186-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merthyr.ac.uk/
- http://www.rwcmd.ac.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0315
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1033
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1108
- https://www.southwales.ac.uk

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