--- title: "Soft Market Testing - Property and Facilities Management" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0294a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0294a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0294a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0294a9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES" published: "2021-02-19" --- # Soft Market Testing - Property and Facilities Management Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0294a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0294a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0294a9.json) ## Summary The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is planning a soft market testing exercise for Property and Facilities Management services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the invitation for potential suppliers, including SMEs, to express their interest and participate in the consultation. Interested parties must submit their completed questionnaires by 12 Noon on 5th March 2021. This initiative aims to assess market interest and inform the delivery model and procurement strategy for future services, set to commence after the current contract expires in October 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in facilities management, property services, and related support services. Companies with a strong customer focus, innovative service solutions, and a collaborative approach are well-suited to compete in this soft market testing exercise. Engaging with the Council early on can provide insights into the requirements and expectations, allowing businesses to better prepare their proposals for the upcoming procurement activities. ## Notice Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames Council ('the Council') would like to invite potential suppliers including SMEs to express interest to participate in the proposed soft market testing exercise. At this stage, the Council is looking to consult with the market to test the level of interest and capability to deliver the potential services in scope. This will also explore ideas and possible solutions relating to the key aspects of the Property and Facilities Management to inform the proposed delivery model and procurement strategy. The Council is keen to engage with the potential Suppliers with strong customer focus who are able to work collaboratively with the Council to deliver innovative service solutions and positively embrace continuous improvement. Whilst this Prior Information Notice says the contract will be divided into lots and there are no renewal options, this has not yet been fully determined and will be considered following the market feedback. Should you have any queries relating to the pre-market engagement then please submit your clarification requests via E-Tender portal 'Message' site by 12:00 noon on Thursday 25th February 2021. Should you need support with registration via the E-Tender portal (www.londontenders.org) and/or experiencing technical issues, then please contact: Commissioning@kingston.gov.uk. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames Council ('the Council') would like to invite all potential suppliers/SMEs (including local) to express interest to participate in the proposed soft market testing exercise. The Council has an existing contract for the provision of total facilities and property management services (TFPM) which commenced from October 2015. The Council is presently exploring possible commissioning options for the future delivery model of these services, in advance of the end of the initial period in October 2022. The Council is currently undertaking a commissioning review of its core Facilities Management services and the purpose of this soft market engagement is to inform us of the level of interest and gain insight into how the market currently considers the potential opportunities. In addition, the outcome of the completed survey will help inform the Council's proposed delivery model and route to market (procurement strategy) to support the Council's future requirements. The current scope of core FM services currently provided to the Council under its existing arrangements include the following: Statutory Compliance General Management and Helpdesk Energy Management (Monitoring) Planned and Reactive Maintenance (M&E) Building Fabric Minor Works and Projects Cleaning (and associated services) Catering and Hospitality Room Booking and Events Security and CCTV Porterage Pest Control Waste Management and Confidential Waste Courier Services Estate Management Design - architecture and space planning Project Management; Quantity Surveying; Building surveying Building Services (M&E) Consultancy Health & Safety advice; Compliance Management (Asbestos) Schools Compliance Support Structural Engineering Training Further information is provided within the soft market testing briefing pack which is available through the Council's E-Tender portal at the following link: https://www.londontenders.org.uk under the project title DN520217 - Soft Market Testing: Property and Facilities Management. This pack contains the following documents: Memorandum of Information; Briefing Overview providing background, strategic context and future commissioning options being explored; Hard copy of questionnaire to be submitted via the portal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003393-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES | | Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES | | Post town | Kingston upon Thames | | Postcode | KT1 1EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | | Local authority | Kingston upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Kingston Town | | Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2021 at 18:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003393-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kingston.gov.uk - https://www.londontenders.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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