Scope
Reference
prj_16081
Description
13-month contract to provide Hard FM services to the MOJ Southern Cluster estate. This is intended to provide time for the Property Transformation Programme to complete and replace the existing FM contracts (including this contract) with a new delivery model. The services required as part of this procurement include:
• Building Maintenance
• Asset Maintenance
• Fire/Security/Conveyance System Maintenance
• Landscaping Services
• AV Equipment Maintenance
• Spares/Consumables
This contract is a follow on from the existing contract and is being awarded to the same supplier for the reasons set out further in this notice.
Contract 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £36,409,000 excluding VAT
- £43,690,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
28 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 October 2026 to 31 October 2026
- 1 month
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| BM M1: Provision of PPM for statutory and mandatory activities | Provide a planned maintenance service in adherence to the Planned Preventative Maintenance Plan: for statutory and mandatory activities. |
3 months |
| BM M2: Provision of PPM for non-statutory and mandatory activities | provide a planned maintenance service in adherence to the Planned Preventative Maintenance Plan: for non-statutory and mandatory activities |
3 months |
| BM M8: Provision of Reactive Maintenance | ensure that Reactive Maintenance Events for Critical (A) and Emergency (B) requests are successfully responded to with an interim fix and the provision of a permanent resolution time, in line with... |
3 months |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
The MoJ intends to implement a new delivery model for the future provision of facilities management services across the MoJ estate. This new model will be delivered via the Property Transformation Programme (PTP). This programme includes the services in scope of this contract. The PTP procurements are currently at evaluation stage.
The existing contract was previously extended on 26/09/2024 until 30/09/2026 (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035162-2024)but, given the size and complexity of PTP, it will not be fully mobilised until late 2027. The MoJ has therefore determined that it is necessary to enter into this contract, which is a follow on from the existing contract, for 13 months from September 2026 to October 2027 to ensure continuity of critical services whilst the PTP procurement processes conclude.
MoJ considers that the conditions are met for reliance on one or both direct award justifications.
Single supplier (Schedule 5, paragraph 6)
In the circumstances there is only a particular supplier that can supply the services for the 13-month period which is the existing supplier, Kier. There are technical reasons for an absence of competition relating to this specific delivery of the services over a 13-month period. These relate primarily to the integration required with the existing FM contracts and systems where any new supplier would take longer than the anticipated contract length to mobilise. Both the demobilisation of the existing contract, and mobilisation phases of a replacement contract are lengthy. Anticipated mobilisation periods for new contracts as a result of the PTP processes start at a minimum of 120 days. For a 13-month extension there would be insufficient time to mobilise a new supplier, transfer staff, embed new processes and then move to a steady state service, before then demobilising the contract. It is estimated that demobilisation / mobilisation would take upwards of 12 months.
Against the backdrop of the PTP competition, there are no reasonable alternatives to the required services proposed to be delivered by the existing supplier in view of the disproportionate amount of time that would be required for demobilisation/mobilisation relative to the length of the extended service required. In addition, given the commencement of mobilisation for new contracts awarded under the PTP procurement process would begin prior to the start of any new contract for a 13-month additional service period, it would mean that mobilisation activity would be happening concurrently. This is not feasible and is not a reasonable alternative to the service proposed to be delivered under this 13-month extension. This is particularly the case given the complexities associated with mobilisation and the risk of disruption to critical public services during any mobilisation period.
Additional services (Schedule 5, paragraph 7)
The MoJ wishes to obtain services from the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to the existing services currently provided by that supplier. To change supplier for a 13-month period would result in MoJ receiving services that are different to the services currently provided by the existing supplier. This would include: differences arising out of transfer of staff and assets to a new supplier, new processes and IT systems from the introduction of a new supplier, including interoperability with existing FM systems which if introduced would either require modification to other FM contracts or a complete inability to integrate. The difference in services would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance for this 13-month period. This would include that a disproportionate amount of time would be required for demobilisation/mobilisation relative to the length of the extended service required. In addition, given the commencement of mobilisation for new contracts awarded under the PTP procurement process would begin prior to the start of any new contract for a 13-month additional service period, it would mean that mobilisation activity would be happening concurrently. This is not feasible and would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance. This is particularly the case given the complexities associated with mobilisation and the risk of disruption to critical public services during any mobilisation period.
Supplier
Kier Facilities Services Limited
- Companies House: 02624887
2nd Floor, Optimum House, Clippers Quay
Salford
M50 3XP
United Kingdom
Email: kss.kbmbids@kier.co.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2
Contracting authority
Ministry of Justice
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNN-2773-HVYN
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
United Kingdom
Email: CCMDMOJCluster@justice.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government