--- title: "Provision of a not for profit Operator for Staff & Student Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059aba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059aba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059aba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059aba.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-09-15" --- # Provision of a not for profit Operator for Staff & Student Accommodation Buyer: GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059aba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059aba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059aba.json) ## Summary The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a not-for-profit operator for its staff and student accommodation project in Swindon. The tender, titled "Provision of a not for profit Operator for Staff & Student Accommodation," belongs to the services industry, specifically focusing on housing and accommodation management services. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, and the process includes three stages aiming to select a Preferred Bidder to negotiate a commercial delivery model. The deadline for expressing interest is 6th October 2025, with the award period ending on 13th October 2025. The contract, if awarded, is expected to commence on 1st September 2027 and conclude by 31st August 2037, with a possible five-year extension. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in managing non-profit accommodation facilities within healthcare environments. Businesses that can demonstrate a track record of adopting commercial models promoting affordability and that have previous experience operating similar facilities for the NHS would be well-suited to compete. The contract emphasises social value and affordability, making it attractive for companies focused on sustainable and community-oriented business practices. The total estimated turnover value of the project is £15 million, making this a lucrative opportunity for relevant stakeholders. ## Notice The Opportunity Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GWH), working with a developer partner, Prime Plc, (Prime) is seeking to appoint a not for profit operator of staff and student accommodation on its site, based in Swindon. The opportunity comprises of two elements: 1. New development: The appointment of a "not for profit" operator to manage a new purpose-built staff & student accommodation facility to be built on GWH's 5.5 HA Expansion Land site, directly adjacent to the main hospital. 2. Future discussions may also include an opportunity for further accommodation development and the option to take over the operation of the Trust's existing staff & student accommodation - Downsview House (DVH) - on conclusion of the existing PFI agreement in Oct 2029. Additional information regarding the opportunity and a site map can be downloaded from our e-sourcing portal "Atamis". GWH, Prime and potential investors wish to enter into an initial non-contractual relationship with a Preferred Bidder, to participate in further discussions to establish a commercial delivery model. Should discussions be successful, and the Preferred Supplier demonstrate appropriate financial capacity, a contract will be awarded to the Preferred Bidder. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The Trust and its partners may choose to extend the contract by five years. However this is an estimate only and subject to discussion with the Preferred Bidder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056734-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2037 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,500,000 | | Lots value | £12,500,000 | | 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 | GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN3 6BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Ridgeway | | Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services - 70333000 - Housing services - 75123000 - Administrative housing services - 98341100 - Accommodation management services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2025 at 16:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056734-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056734-2025 15th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Sr00000eZKbvIAG&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-1928.lightning.force.com - https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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