--- title: "Student Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042c97" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042c97" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042c97.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042c97.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-01-12" --- # Student Accommodation Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042c97 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042c97) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042c97.json) ## Summary Bournemouth University is planning a procurement process for Student Accommodation services. The University aims to secure around 1,200 beds by 2026 and is inviting expressions of interest from providers. The deadline for the first round of expressions of interest is set for 16:00 on the 5th February 2024. This initiative falls under the Real Estate Services industry category and is currently at the planning stage. This tender presents an opportunity for providers experienced in student accommodation services to engage with Bournemouth University and propose innovative models aligning with the institution's vision. Companies looking to offer affordable rent management, high health and safety standards, and a supportive student community are well-suited to participate. The University is seeking collaborative partners who can offer flexible contract terms and solutions that meet the needs of its diverse student population. Interested parties should be prepared to engage in further discussions and presentations, with the procurement process expected to advance from mid-February 2024 onwards. ## Notice Bournemouth University is seeking expressions of interest from providers for student accommodation services, aiming to secure around 1,200 beds by 2026. This initial, non-binding request seeks market feedback on innovative accommodation solutions, focusing on affordable rent management and a supportive student community. Providers should consider flexible contract terms, high health and safety standards, and comprehensive maintenance strategies. While the University is open to both new and existing accommodation ideas, it cannot fund new constructions. This notice serves as a preliminary market consultation, not a commitment to a procurement process, inviting providers to submit expressions of interest in accordance with this PIN's requirements.The deadline for the first round of expressions of interest will be 16:00 on the 5th February 2024. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University invites expressions of interest from experienced providers for the provision of student accommodation with services. This notice, in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, initiates a non-binding request for information stage, intended to gauge market interest and capabilities in delivering up to 1,200 beds of student accommodation from 2026.Key Aspects of the Requirement:* The University is interested in a range of accommodation solutions, including but not limited to lease and nomination agreements. Providers are encouraged to propose innovative models that align with the University's vision and strategic plan - https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/bu2025-our-vision-values-strategic-plan.* A critical component of this project is ensuring that the University's accommodation portfolio continues to offer a range of rents to remain attractive and affordable for as higher number of its prospective and current students as possible. Providers should detail their approach to rent setting and management to show how they can achieve this and to ensure longer-term affordability.* Providers must demonstrate a commitment to working collaboratively with the University in forming and developing a student community conducive to academic success. This includes creating an environment that supports student well-being, engagement, and academic achievement.* Should consider various lengths of contract terms, provided they are within the bounds of relevant legislation. The University is looking for flexible solutions that can adapt to changing needs and circumstances.* Emphasis should be placed on ensuring that all accommodation meets the highest standards of health and safety. Providers must outline their strategies for regular maintenance (including lifecycle), safety checks, and compliance with all current housing and safety legislation.It is important to note that the University does not have capital funds available for investment in new construction projects. Nonetheless, we welcome interest that includes new accommodation options that do not require capital investment or financial contribution towards the build costs from the University. Additionally, we are receptive to provider interest that focuses on utilising and managing existing structures or innovative solutions that do not require significant capital investment from the University.This Prior Information Notice serves as a preliminary market consultation and does not constitute a call for competition or bind the University to entering any form of procurement process. Interested parties are requested to prepare detailed responses, highlighting their experience, capacity, and proposed approaches to meet the University's requirements.Providers who are interested in participating in this opportunity should submit a preliminary response outlining how they intend to meet the key aspects of the requirements as detailed above. Providers will need register to submit interest via the correspondence function on the Bournemouth University Electronic Tendering Site - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bournemouthuniversity/aspx/Home. Interested parties may be invited for further discussions and a presentation. The deadline for the first round of expressions of interest will be 16:00 on the 5th February 2024 but this Prior Information Notice will remain open for providers to express interest. The University is looking to commence conversations and presentations from mid February 2024.Further details regarding the subsequent procurement stages, will be provided in due course. Providers are encouraged to monitor In-Tend for updates and additional information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001057-2024 | | 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 | 12 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Nov 2024 | | 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 | BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY | | Locality | POOLE | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH12 5BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods | | Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West | | Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70000000 - Real estate services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2024 at 10:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001057-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bournemouthuniversity/aspx/Home - https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/bu2025-our-vision-values-strategic-plan.• ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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