Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH
Contact
Jo Yule Smith
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/account/login
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
US_23081 Market Engagement - Facilities Management Services
Reference number
DN1532
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Please note that this PIN is being issued to engage with the market prior to going out to tender and is not a formal PIN marking the start of a procurement procedure. All information shared in this notice is indicative and subject to change by the Contracting Authority.
The University of Sussex ("Sussex") is seeking information and expressions of interest from suppliers in preparation for the re-tender of it's Facilities Management Services.
The current contract is due to expire on 30th June 2024 with the new contract commencing on 1st July 2024.
Sussex is seeking an FM provider who will:
• Become a Partner in the SEF LLP joint venture
• Provide management services to SEF
• Provide administrative services to SEF, including but not limited to Payroll, Procurement, HR
advice and other business functions
Further details are contained within the Instruction Document which can be accessed via the e-sourcing portal, Proactis:
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/account/login
Participation in this engagement is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however, responses received will assist to inform the Contracting Authority as to the level of interest from the market.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £170,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current FM contract is delivered through Sussex Estates and Facilities (SEF), a Joint Venture owned by the University (majority shareholder) and the current partner, Mitie. Sussex is seeking a Partner who can ensure that SEF offers an excellent service quality and value for money. This must be founded on high levels of innovation, the intelligent use of technology and opportunities to capitalise on the benefits associated with working with an external Partner, including the willingness to bring investment on a ‘spend to save’ basis.
The FM Services Agreement will be between the University and SEF, however it is the Partner’s responsibility to manage and lead the SEF team to deliver the required level of service in a cost effective manner.
Unlike the previous contract, Sussex has chosen a hybrid model of delivery. Service lines to be included in the new FM Services Agreement are outlined in the Market Engagement Instructions Document.
The FM Services Agreement covers all of the University’s Premises. This is predominantly on the main campus in Falmer, with a smaller collection of buildings on other sites, in the centre of Brighton and in Falmer Village itself.
Please note that Sussex anticipates using the Restricted Procedure to run this procurement, but this may be subject to change.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
25 September 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
If you wish to participate in this market engagement, please access the necessary documents and link to the questionnaire via Proactis.
Project reference:
UOSREQ1000194 - US_23081 Market Engagement - Facilities Management Services