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title: "The Provision of Soft Facilities Management Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a44b"
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buyer: "OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# The Provision of Soft Facilities Management Services

Buyer: OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a44b

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## Summary

The Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is actively seeking suppliers through a tender process for the provision of Soft Facilities Management (FM) services. This procurement process is under the 'tender' stage, with expressions of interest due by 31st October 2025 and enquiries closing on 24th October 2025. The tender covers a range of FM services, including cleaning, waste management, security, and more, with a contract valued at £72 million (gross £86.4 million) over an initial five-year period, extendable for two additional 24-month periods. Located in Dartford, UK, this procurement falls under the services category, utilising a competitive, flexible procedure spread across two stages: an initial Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by an Invitation to Submit a Final Tender (ISFT). The award period will conclude on 13th May 2026.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in comprehensive facilities management, particularly those capable of delivering services across multiple aspects like cleaning, security, and catering. Mid-sized FM companies that can manage a large-scale contract, possibly through strategic partnerships or subcontracts, would be well-suited to compete, especially given the weight placed on quality, social value, and commercial criteria in the evaluation process. Leveraging this contract could enhance business portfolios, enabling firms to develop specialties aligned with NHS standards and expand their influence in the healthcare sector. Participation in this tender could lead to long-term collaboration with the NHS, providing businesses with a stable revenue stream and a reputable client base.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority intends to award a single contract for the provision of a comprehensive range of Soft FM services to support the safe, clean, and efficient operation of its estate. The services will cover cleaning (aligned to NHS standards), waste management, security, reception, patient catering, retail and hospitality, courier logistics, car park management, a 24/7 helpdesk, pest control, window cleaning, grounds and gardens maintenance, patient laundry, portering, water management, meeting room refreshments, and associated administrative support, with subcontracting permitted under the contract. The initial contract term shall be five (5) years with two (2) optional twenty-four (24) month extension periods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: An extension may be required when additional time is needed beyond the original deadline to ensure successful delivery.

Renewal: Two (2) optional extensions of twenty-four (24) months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060622-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2026 - 5 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000,000 |
| Lots value | £72,000,000 |
| 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 | OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA2 7WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Maypole & Leyton Cross |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 15:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060622-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060622-2025
  29th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.oxleas.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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