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title: "CORE Education Trust - FM Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05acc8"
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buyer: "CORE EDUCATION TRUST"
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# CORE Education Trust - FM Services Tender

Buyer: CORE EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05acc8

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## Summary

The CORE Education Trust, located in Birmingham, has initiated a procurement process for building and facilities management services under a competitive flexible procedure. This tender involves providing full FM services during term time and periodic cleaning and maintenance outside of term times. The process will span multiple stages, including a pre-selection questionnaire (PSQ), initial shortlisting, Invitation to Tender (ITT), and a presentation stage. Firms are invited to submit expressions of interest by 21st November 2025, with the final contract award anticipated on 27th April 2026. Services are to commence from 1st August 2026, with an initial contract period of three years, potentially extendable by two additional years. The opportunity falls under the industry category of building and facilities management services, with a gross contract value estimated at £2,137,200.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies proficient in FM service providing, particularly those with experience in operating within educational environments. Ideal contenders would include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality services, as operational response holds a substantial weight in the evaluation criteria (85%). Companies that can navigate TUPE regulations and secure 'Admitted Body' status with pension funds would be well-suited for this contract. Opportunities for extension further enable long-term business continuity, making this a lucrative option for firms looking to expand their service offerings in the public education sector within the United Kingdom, specifically in Birmingham.

## Notice

Based in Birmingham, CORE Education Trust are committed to delivering the best possible experiences across their Academy Schools. CORE exist to transform young people's lives and build ambitious futures through Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence. CORE Education Trust believe in the power of education to inspire, to enable and to enrich every life. CORE Education Trust are seeking FM service providers to tender for the provision of a full service during term time and periodic cleaning and maintenance services outside of term time. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01st August 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing staff, of which some may members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Building-and-facilities-management-services./G43ATKV7SG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/G43ATKV7SG

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068518-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,137,200 |
| Lots value | £2,137,200 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORE EDUCATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED; Missing |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 90919300 - School cleaning services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 12:05 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068518-2025
- 10 Oct 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064194-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068518-2025
  27th October 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064194-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://invictus-inport.com/respond/G43ATKV7SG
- https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Building-and-facilities-management-services./G43ATKV7SG
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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