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The Litmus Partnership: Future Academies Trust - Lettings Tender

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Notice Summary
Title: Future Academies Trust - Lettings Tender
Notice type: Contract Notice
Authority: The Litmus Partnership
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Restricted
Short Description: The successful Supplier will be required to provide fully managed lettings services for Future Academies.
Published: 07/09/2023 11:54
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UK-London: Non-residential property renting or leasing services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             Future Academies Trust
             Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3AT, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
             Main Address: http://www.futureacademies.org
             NUTS Code: UKI
      I.2) Joint procurement
      The contract involves joint procurement: No.
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided       
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
      I.3) Communication
      The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/773V896X68
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address       
      Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
      I.4) Type of the contracting authority
            Body governed by public law
      I.5) Main activity
            Education

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: Future Academies Trust - Lettings Tender       
      Reference Number: Not provided
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
      II.1.4) Short description: The successful Supplier will be required to provide fully managed lettings services for Future Academies.       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 5,000,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: No       
   
II.2) Description
      
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      Not Provided       
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKI LONDON
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: The successful Supplier will be required to provide fully managed lettings services for Future Academies.
We are Future Academies: a flourishing multi-academy trust, founded with the aim of improving the life chances and raising the
aspirations of young people. We offer a rich and stimulating education comprised of a knowledge-rich curriculum, diverse cultural
and extracurricular opportunities, and a strong pastoral support system. All children and young people are welcomed in our
inclusive community, and all are challenged to be the best they can be. For further information about our vision, achievements and
the structure of our Trust, please visit our website https://www.futureacademies.org/
This ethos is embodied in our Trust values - Knowledge, Aspiration, and Respect - and in our motto, libertas per cultum (“freedom
through education”).
Tender information:
The tender project is seeking to appoint a contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of fully
managed lettings services within the facilities at the academies. The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent
standards throughout, resulting in the achievement of the Client’s objectives.
The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027 with the option to extend for up to a
further 2 years at the discretion of the client.
All schools within the Trust (both now and in the future) will be capable of being included within this contract, with the schools
grouped into the following categories:
Category 1 – Existing Future Academy schools to be included in new contract
• Barclay Academy, Stevenage (secondary)
• The Grange Academy, Bushey, Watford (secondary)
• Pimlico Academy, Westminster, London (secondary)
• Pimlico Primary, Westminster (primary)
• Churchill Gardens Primary Academy, Westminster (primary)
• Phoenix Academy, White City, London (secondary)
Future Academies Trust
Version 1.2 ~ 16.05.23 Page 8 of 13
Category 2 – Existing Future Academy schools to be considered for future inclusion in the contract (possibly as early as September
2023, to be agreed)
• Trinity Academy, Brixton, London (secondary)
• Future Academies Watford (secondary)
• Laureate Academy, Hemel Hempstead (secondary, subject to re-build)
Category 3 – Additional Future Academy schools (joining the Trust) to be considered for future inclusion in the new contract
Current Operational Model:
Within Future Academies Trust, lettings are currently operated in the following way:
Schools operated under an existing outsourced lettings management contract
• Barclay Academy, Stevenage (secondary)
• Pimlico Academy, Westminster, London (secondary)
• Pimlico Primary, Westminster (primary)
• Churchill Gardens Primary Academy, Westminster (primary)
• Millbank Academy, Westminster (primary)
• Phoenix Academy, White City, London (secondary)
See SQ document for more information
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 5,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Start: 01/04/2024 / End: 31/03/2027       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 5
            / Maximum number: 10       
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: A minimum of 5 suppliers and a maximum of 10 suppliers will be taken forward to the tender stage of the process. Where less than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standards, only those that meet the minimum standards will be taken through to the tender stage. Where more than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standard, those suppliers with the highest scores will proceed to the tender stage.
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: Yes
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/773V896X68       


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1) Conditions for participation
      III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
      List and brief description of conditions:          
      Not Provided       
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing          
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents       
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided    
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :       
      Not Provided    
      III.1.3) Technical and professional ability    
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided      
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :          
      Not Provided   
      III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)   
      The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No       
      The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No    
      
   III.2) Conditions related to the contract
      III.2.1) Information about a particular profession    
      Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:          
      Not Provided    
      III.2.2) Contract performance conditions          
      Not Provided          
      III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
      Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Description RESTRICTED
      IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Restricted   
   
   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system    
         The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO        
         The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system - NO    
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided    
   
   
   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
      An electronic auction will be used: No
      Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes       
   IV.2) Administrative information
      IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
         Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 13/10/2023 Time: 12:00
      IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: 03/11/2023       
      IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,       
      IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided      
      

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: No    
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
   VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
   Electronic ordering will be used Yes       
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes       
   Electronic payment will be used Yes       
   VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. It will be the supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time.

The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this contract notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time.

The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity.

The contracting authority will consider variant bids, evaluating them (so far as the variant or the evaluation of the variant is in the opinion of the contracting authority practicable) on the same basis as a conforming bid, but shall not be obliged to accept any such bid in preference to a conforming bid even if the variant bid scores more highly. No variant will be considered unless the bidder simultaneously submits a conforming bid.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
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To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/773V896X68
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             Future Academies Trust
       London, United Kingdom
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    Not Provided    
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 07/09/2023

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Future Academies Trust - Lettings Tender

UK-London: Non-residential property renting or leasing services.

Section I: Contracting authority/entity (as stated in the original notice)

I.1) Name and addresses
       Future Academies Trust
       Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3AT, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: http://www.futureacademies.org
       NUTS Code: UKI

Section II: Object (as stated in the original notice)

II.1) Scope of the procurement
   
   II.1.1) Title: Future Academies Trust - Lettings Tender      Reference number: Not Provided      
   II.1.2) Main CPV code:
      70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services.
   
   II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES   
   II.1.4) Short Description: The successful Supplier will be required to provide fully managed lettings services for Future Academies.

Section VI: Complementary information

V1.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 28/09/2023

VI.6) Original notice reference:

   Notice Reference:    2023 - 608149   
   Notice number in OJ S:    2023/S 000 - 026460
   Date of dispatch of the original notice: 13/09/2023

Section VII: Changes

VII.1) Information to be changed or added

      VII.1.1) Reason for change: Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority    
      
      VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 1
                  
         Section Number: II.2          
         Lot No: Not provided          
         Place of text to be modified: II.2.4          
         Instead of: The successful Supplier will be required to provide fully managed lettings services for Future Academies. We are Future Academies: a flourishing multi-academy trust, founded with the aim of improving the life chances and raising the aspirations of young people. We offer a rich and stimulating education comprised of a knowledge-rich curriculum, diverse cultural and extracurricular opportunities, and a strong pastoral support system. All children and young people are welcomed in our inclusive community, and all are challenged to be the best they can be. For further information about our vision, achievements and the structure of our Trust, please visit our website https://www.futureacademies.org/ This ethos is embodied in our Trust values - Knowledge, Aspiration, and Respect - and in our motto, libertas per cultum (“freedom through education”). Tender information: The tender project is seeking to appoint a contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of fully managed lettings services within the facilities at the academies. The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in the achievement of the Client’s objectives. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. All schools within the Trust (both now and in the future) will be capable of being included within this contract, with the schools grouped into the following categories: Category 1 – Existing Future Academy schools to be included in new contract •Barclay Academy, Stevenage (secondary) •The Grange Academy, Bushey, Watford (secondary) •Pimlico Academy, Westminster, London (secondary) •Pimlico Primary, Westminster (primary) •Churchill Gardens Primary Academy, Westminster (primary) •Phoenix Academy, White City, London (secondary) Category 2 – Existing Future Academy schools to be considered for future inclusion in the contract (possibly as early as September 2023, to be agreed) •Trinity Academy, Brixton, London (secondary) •Future Academies Watford (secondary) •Laureate Academy, Hemel Hempstead (secondary, subject to re-build) Category 3 – Additional Future Academy schools (joining the Trust) to be considered for future inclusion in the new contract Unknown at present, but the contract should make provision for the addition of primary and secondary schools over the 3-5 year term, to be added to this arrangement at the clients discretion. Current Operational Model: Within Future Academies Trust, lettings are currently operated in the following way: Schools operated under an existing outsourced lettings management contract •Barclay Academy, Stevenage (secondary) •Pimlico Academy, Westminster, London (secondary) •Pimlico Primary, Westminster (primary) •Churchill Gardens Primary Academy, Westminster (primary) •Millbank Academy, Westminster (primary) •Phoenix Academy, White City, London (secondary) See SQ Document for more information          
         Read: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TENDER HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND REPLACED WITH A REVISED VERSION. Please see below link and access code for revised tender: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/CZKH8BB85D - CZKH8BB85D
                                    
   
VII.2) Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. It will be the supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=812219555


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UK-London: Non-residential property renting or leasing services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       Future Academies Trust
       Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3AT, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Main Address: http://www.futureacademies.org
       NUTS Code: UKI

   I.2) Joint procurement:
      The contract involves joint procurement: No          
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Body governed by public law

   I.5) Main activity:
      Education

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: Future Academies Trust - Lettings Tender            
      Reference number: Not Provided

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services.


      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES

      II.1.4) Short description: The successful Supplier will be required to provide fully managed lettings services for Future Academies.

      II.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: No
         
            

   II.2) Description

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
      Not Provided

      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKI - LONDON
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      LONDON
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The successful Supplier will be required to provide fully managed lettings services for Future Academies. We are Future Academies: a flourishing multi-academy trust, founded with the aim of improving the life chances and raising the aspirations of young people. We offer a rich and stimulating education comprised of a knowledge-rich curriculum, diverse cultural and extracurricular opportunities, and a strong pastoral support system. All children and young people are welcomed in our inclusive community, and all are challenged to be the best they can be. For further information about our vision, achievements and the structure of our Trust, please visit our website https://www.futureacademies.org/ This ethos is embodied in our Trust values - Knowledge, Aspiration, and Respect - and in our motto, libertas per cultum (“freedom through education”). Tender information: The tender project is seeking to appoint a contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of fully managed lettings services within the facilities at the academies. The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in the achievement of the Client’s objectives. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. All schools within the Trust (both now and in the future) will be capable of being included within this contract, with the schools grouped into the following categories: Category 1 – Existing Future Academy schools to be included in new contract • Barclay Academy, Stevenage (secondary) • The Grange Academy, Bushey, Watford (secondary) • Pimlico Academy, Westminster, London (secondary) • Pimlico Primary, Westminster (primary) • Churchill Gardens Primary Academy, Westminster (primary) • Phoenix Academy, White City, London (secondary) Future Academies Trust Version 1.2 ~ 16.05.23 Page 8 of 13 Category 2 – Existing Future Academy schools to be considered for future inclusion in the contract (possibly as early as September 2023, to be agreed) • Trinity Academy, Brixton, London (secondary) • Future Academies Watford (secondary) • Laureate Academy, Hemel Hempstead (secondary, subject to re-build) Category 3 – Additional Future Academy schools (joining the Trust) to be considered for future inclusion in the new contract Current Operational Model: Within Future Academies Trust, lettings are currently operated in the following way: Schools operated under an existing outsourced lettings management contract • Barclay Academy, Stevenage (secondary) • Pimlico Academy, Westminster, London (secondary) • Pimlico Primary, Westminster (primary) • Churchill Gardens Primary Academy, Westminster (primary) • Millbank Academy, Westminster (primary) • Phoenix Academy, White City, London (secondary) See SQ document for more information

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS TENDER IS BEING REMOVED AND WILL REOPEN ONCE WE HAVE CLIENT APPROVAL.


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Restricted


   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
      The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No       
      A dynamic purchasing system was set up: No

   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

   IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
       Notice number in the OJEU: 2023/S 000-026460
      
   

   IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
      The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: Not Provided    
   Lot Number: Not Provided    
   Title: Not Provided

   A contract/lot is awarded: No

   V.1) Information on non-award
      The contract/lot is not awarded
            Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure):
            Notice reference (year and document number): 2023 - 026460

Section VI: Complementary information

   VI.3) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. It will be the supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=808841053

   VI.4) Procedures for review

      VI.4.1) Review body
          Future Academies Trust
          London, United Kingdom

      VI.4.3) Review procedure
         Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
         Not Provided

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 13/09/2023