---
title: "Facilities Management"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000759263"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000759263.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-13"
---

# Facilities Management

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000759263

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## Summary

Midlothian Council has completed the procurement process for a Facilities Management contract covering various council assets in Midlothian, Scotland. This procurement falls under the General Public Services category (COFOG code 01) and has been managed through a restricted procedure, indicative of a selective process. The award notice was published on 13th November 2024 and the contract, valued at £7,847,123, was signed on 3rd October 2024 with Lovat's Group Ltd. The procurement process began with a tender announcement on 27th February 2024, and the submission deadline was extended by 24 hours to 17th April 2024 due to technical issues experienced by suppliers. This project involves significant capital works and encompasses a contract duration of 8 years with the possibility of renewal.

This Facilities Management contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in general public services and works. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those with experience in facilities management will find this project particularly beneficial. The procurement criteria, which weigh technical qualitative factors at 60% and commercial factors at 40%, ensure that companies with robust technical capabilities and competitive pricing strategies have an excellent chance of success. Engagement with this contract also involves community benefits commitments, supporting Modern Apprenticeships and Community Wealth Building, which are advantageous for businesses committed to social value initiatives.

## Notice

Facilities Management of Council Assets

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide Facilities Management Services

Renewal: 5 year contract with 3 additional one year extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518217 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,847,123 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOVAT'S GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518217
- 16 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503157
- 27 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499642

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499642&idx=1
  27th February 2024 - FM SPD Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB499642&idx=2
  27th February 2024 - Facilities Management Overview Feb 2024
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499642
  Facilities Management - Facilities Management of Council Assets
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518217
  Facilities Management - Facilities Management of Council Assets

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759263
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority/noticecreate/Question602.aspx?ID=759263

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