Published date: 2 June 2020

This notice was replaced on 29 July 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 29 July 2020)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Facilities management services - 79993100

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£880,000

Procurement reference

BLACK001-DN479547-05800896

Published date

2 June 2020

Closing date

2 July 2020

Contract start date

1 September 2020

Contract end date

31 August 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Lancashire Management Operations Ltd (LMOL) is a wholly owned company of Blackpool Council, and is an
investment vehicle from which it derives an income which is then used to fund vital Council services for the
residents of Blackpool.
LMOL are seeking a service provider for facilities management of the Tramshed, a 316 bed purpose built
student accommodation building located in Preston close to the University of Central Lancashire campus.
The successful bidder will be required to sign a contract (2 years plus an opportunity for a further 2 years) with
LMOL, which is available within the tender pack. A full list of services required are detailed in the contract. It is
anticipated that the contract term will be from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2022.
The successful bidder will be required to wholly manage all aspects of the building and students within the
agreed budget.
LMOL seek a provider who will ensure that ensure student welfare is paramount, provide value for money to
students and also provide the required financial return.


About the buyer

Contact name

Helen Thompson

Address

PO Box 4
Blackpool
FY1 1NA
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1253477752

Email

helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk

Website

http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/