---
title: "Facilities Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043d41"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-13"
---

# Facilities Management

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043d41

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## Summary

Midlothian Council has undertaken a public procurement process for the "Facilities Management" of Council Assets, classified under the industry category "Repair and maintenance of plant" (CPV code 45259000). The procurement process, initiated in early 2024 and concluded with an award in November 2024, used a selective restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £7,847,123 GBP, covers the provision of facilities management services in Midlothian (region UKM73). The awarded contract, signed on 3rd October 2024, was given to Lovat's Group Ltd. The procurement process experienced an amendment by extending the submission deadline by 24 hours due to technical issues, ensuring all bids were adequately submitted.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in facilities management services, particularly those with capabilities in maintenance and repair of plant equipment. With a significant contract value and a defined scope, companies can achieve considerable growth by securing this contract. The selective procurement method emphasises technical and commercial criteria, with the winning bid evaluated based on 60% quality and 40% cost. Suitable businesses for this opportunity are those with strong technical prowess, stable financial backgrounds verified via Experian, and a commitment to community benefits, such as supporting modern apprenticeships and other local initiatives. The 5-year contract, with potential extensions, provides prolonged project stability for the winning vendor.

## Notice

Facilities Management of Council Assets

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide Facilities Management Services

Renewal: 5 year contract with 3 additional one year extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036697-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,847,123 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOVAT'S GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036697-2024
- 16 Apr 2024 at 10:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012312-2024
- 27 Feb 2024 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006302-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759263
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority/noticecreate/Question602.aspx?ID=759263
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00336

## Provenance

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