Scope
Reference
LMU2025-1760
Description
This opportunity is for the procurement of a Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) for London Metropolitan University
To help us achieve these strategic targets, our objective is to procure a long-term partnership with a Tier One organisation and FM provider who will:
a. Build & deliver capital projects with quality and value through the life of the Estates Strategy
b. Provide strategic build, maintain and operate advice throughout the delivery of the Strategy to optimise operational outcomes and life cycle costs
c. Ensure a best-in-class transition from construction to operation
d. Lead a Total Facilities Management (TFM) service with the student experience at the heart of operations
e. Deliver net zero targets through sustainability in all capital projects and TFM services
f. Identify & leverage strategic opportunities in our campus facilities to continuously add value
g. Maximise positive impact on teaching outcomes, school identities & community experience
h. Promote social value and achieve excellence in safety, site operations and campus facilities
The Strategic Delivery Partner will support the Soft Landings process and activities in relation to the delivery of the Capital Projects Programme, with any new built or refurbished facility conceived, designed, built, and handed over to its FM services function with the needs of users and operators at the heart of the process from the outset, with the management of the asset considered throughout its life cycle (including the design development and build stages).
To this end, the Strategic Delivery Partner will provide a range of professional services aimed at improving the outcomes of the capital programme. For example, the provision of practical buildability advice during the design stages to improve build quality, build cost and build programme, and provision of operational design reviews to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and FM once the asset is built.
Further information on the full scope of services included, and the tender process, can be found within the tender documentation available on our e-tendering portal.
Total value (estimated)
- £284,000,000 excluding VAT
- £340,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 April 2026 to 27 April 2031
- Possible extension to 27 April 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended for further periods of three (3) years for a first extension and two (2) years for a second extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Justification for not using lots
In order to drive greater efficiency and enable us to achieve our strategic objectives, London Metropolitan University has combined scope of services within this procurement to include Tier One and FM Services.
Further information on our strategy can be found within the tender documentation.
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
29 May 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Suppliers to be invited to tender
Maximum 4 suppliers
Selection criteria:
Please see the tender documentation for full details on the selection of participants to be invited to tender.
Award decision date (estimated)
30 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Services | Suppliers scores for Core Services will account for 30% of their final score. Suppliers core services submissions will be scored using the following criteria: Quality - 70% Price - 30% Please see the... |
Quality | 30% |
| Capital Works | Suppliers scores for Capital Works will account for 30% of their final score. Suppliers capital works submissions will be scored using the following criteria: Quality - 40% Price - 60% Please see the... |
Quality | 30% |
| Facilities Maintenance | Suppliers scores for Facilities Maintence will account for 30% of their final score. Suppliers core services submissions will be scored using the following criteria: Quality - 60% Price - 40% Please see... |
Quality | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The procurement procedure being applied to the Contract is a 'competitive flexible procedure' under section 20(2) of the Act. The most advantageous submission will be identified by a five-stage process as set out in more detail in this Invitation to Participate.
Stage One: Requests to Participate and PSQ
Stage Two: Tender Stage One
Stage Three: Tender Stage Two
Stage Four: Identification of Preferred Bidder
Stage Five: Standstill and Contract Award
Full details can be found within the ITP provided within the tender documentation.
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
This procurement process commenced prior to the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. A PIN notice was issued under PCR 2015 (2024/S 000-014987).
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://iaetme.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/supplierPortal/faces/FndOverview?fndGlobalItemNodeId=itemNode_supplier_portal_supplier_portal
Suppliers can register for access to our e-tendering portal, Oracle Fusion, via the link below:
Once registered, the opportunity can be accessed via the following link:
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
Any additional documentation, provided during the process, will be provided via the Oracle e-tendering portal.
Contracting authority
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
- Companies House: 00974438
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRV-6768-MQCM
London Metropolitan University
London
N7 8DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Katie Watson
Email: strategic-procurement@londonmet.ac.uk
Website: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisations
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP
Summary of their role in this procurement: Project Management
- Companies House: OC307124
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGW-7436-DBWT
10 South Crescent
London
WC1E 7BD
United Kingdom
Email: marketing@gardiner.com
Website: http://www.gardiner.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
MILLS & REEVE LLP
Summary of their role in this procurement: Contract Development and Review
- Companies House: OC326165
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQVY-8728-PGBR
24 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AT
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@mills-reeve.com
Website: http://www.mills-reeve.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London