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title: "Provision of a Not for Profit' Operator for Staff & Student Accommodation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d546"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-28"
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# Provision of a Not for Profit' Operator for Staff & Student Accommodation

Buyer: GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d546

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## Summary

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Swindon, is progressing with a public procurement process to appoint a not-for-profit operator for staff and student accommodation on its campus. This project falls under the industry category of housing services and is currently at the award stage, following a direct award procurement method due to the niche requirement. The procurement process utilised a competitive flexible procedure, and the Trust has shortlisted "Hyve by Prime" as the Preferred Bidder after the mandatory standstill period, which began on 28th October 2025. The contract period is expected to start on 1st September 2027 and last until 31st August 2037, with a possible extension until 2042.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for companies within the housing services industry, particularly those with experience in managing not-for-profit accommodation facilities. SMEs are noted as being suitable for this opportunity, potentially allowing smaller businesses to compete in this significant project. The estimated gross value of £15,000,000 presents a substantial potential for turnover, particularly in managing high-capacity accommodation for hospital staff and students. Businesses capable of developing innovative financial models and demonstrating strong financial capacity and technical ability would be well-positioned to contribute to this long-term partnership with the NHS Trust and its partners.

## Notice

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. 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. GWH advertised this opportunity under Notice UK4 - 3680 as a three stage competitive flexible procedure. GWH received one response to Stage 1 PSQ. The respondent successfully passed all PASS/FAIL questions and demonstrated appropriate experience and technical ability. GWH will enter into further discussions with Hyve by Prime regarding a suitable financial model. The value indicated in this notice represents potential turnover only. The estimated value and corresponding VAT value are estimated only. The value is representative of the potential between the Operator and the Private Tenants (Trust Staff). It is not a contract value awarded by the Trust. The operating start date is an estimate only and is subject to amendment. The length of the term is an estimate only and is subject to review post the completion of discussions with the Preferred Bidder. GWH will observe a mandatory standstill period of eight (8) days, before awarding Preferred Bidder status to Hyve by Prime.

### Procurement Information

Only one supplier responded to "Stage 1" of the Competitive Flexible Procedure - PSQ. GWH is aware that this is a niche requirement and stated in notice UK-3680, that in the event that only one supplier responded successfully to all Pass/Fail questions at PSQ stage, GWH would reserve the right to award Preferred Bidder status to that organisation. The award of "Preferred Bidder" to Hyve by Prime will enable the Trust and it's developer partner "Prime Plc" to commence discussions with Hyve regarding a suitable financial model. If negotiations are not successful, GWH confirms that it may choose to conclude the project at that point. GWH will observe a mandatory standstill period of eight (8) days, before awarding Preferred Bidder status to Hyve by Prime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068970-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 13:26 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068970-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068970-2025
  28th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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