--- title: "Procurement of a Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) Student Housing Partner for the Student Residences Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d677" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d677" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d677.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d677.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2025-01-27" --- # Procurement of a Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) Student Housing Partner for the Student Residences Project Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d677 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d677) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d677.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is initiating a tender process to engage a Student Housing Partner (SHP) for its Student Residences Project. This procurement focuses on the design, build, finance, and operation of approximately 760 new student rooms and the refurbishment of about 417 existing rooms, with the possibility of including an additional 400 beds. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline on 3rd March 2025. The industry category for this project is services, specifically the development of residential real estate, and the project is located in the UKJ32 region. All communications and submissions will be conducted via the University's electronic tendering tool, In-Tend, and interested suppliers must register on the platform to access the procurement documentation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction, finance, and facilities management sectors that have experience in large-scale residential projects. Companies specialising in design, development, and maintenance of student accommodation can greatly benefit from this project. Engaging in this competitive dialogue process allows organisations to potentially secure a long-term strategic partnership with the University, which can lead to further student residence projects in the future. The detailed selection criteria and tender requirements are available in the procurement documentation accessible through the University's In-Tend portal. ## Notice The University of Southampton ('the University') is interested in engaging a Student Housing Partner ('SHP') to design, build, finance and operate its student accommodation project. This is an exciting project for the University which will enable the University to keep up with strong student growth that is projected over the next decade. This project involves the development of approximately 760 new student rooms through new build and the refurbishment of approximately 417 rooms through transfer of existing stock, but the final room numbers could be higher or lower. The University wishes to discuss with bidders the possible inclusion of approximately 400 additional beds in the project. The scope of work includes design, build, finance, and operation of the project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Southampton ('the University') is interested in engaging a Student Housing Partner ('SHP') to design, build, finance and operate its student accommodation project. This is an exciting project for the University which will enable the University to keep up with strong student growth that is projected over the next decade. This project involves the development of approximately 760 new student rooms through new build and the refurbishment of approximately 417 rooms through transfer of existing stock, but the final room numbers could be higher or lower. The University wishes to discuss with bidders the possible inclusion of approximately 400 additional beds in the project. The scope of work includes design, build, finance, and operation of the project. The University intends to shortlist candidates to participate in competitive dialogue as part of this procurement. The University may wish to discuss an additional strategic partnering arrangement with the successful bidder which could lead to drawdown of additional student residences projects in the future. Interested candidates are invited to review and submit their interest in accordance with the following tender documentation which can be accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home * Memorandum of Information * Draft Final Tender requirements * Selection Questionnaire PLEASE NOTE: The University of Southampton no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and/or any replacement legislation. This procurement process is not regulated by UK (or EU) public procurement law. Where the University advertises contracts, through any public sector tender portal, it does so on a voluntary basis by way of transparency and to encourage open competition, but it is not required to comply with the procurement legislation. For the purpose of procuring this Project, the University is acting in accordance with its internal financial regulations and the procedure detailed in this selection stage document set. Nothing which is done during the procurement process (including the publication of the contract notice, use of the SQ and use of terminology which may be defined by the PCR 2015) should be taken to imply that the University is voluntarily complying with the PCR 2015 or intends to do so. Some of the stages, documentation and terminology adopted in the University's procurement process may have similarities to ones regulated by and defined under the PCR 2015, but they will not be regulated by the PCR 2015 during this process and should not be taken as references to those things as defined by the PCR 2015.Interested parties are invited to express their interest and submit their proposals in accordance with the instructions provided in the tender documentation. The University aims to ensure a fair, transparent, and competitive procurement process to select the most suitable partner for this significant project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002719-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 70 - Real estate services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 45214700 - Construction work for halls of residence - 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations - 70111000 - Development of residential real estate - 70331000 - Residential property services - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services - 98341000 - Accommodation services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2025 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002719-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home - https://www.southampton.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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