Official UK procurement notice
Framework for the provision of M&E Services
Authority: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP (Education)
What is being bought21 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionUnity Schools Partnership require Contractors to join their new framework to undertake M&E Services and Construction Works.
The framework is split into lots and any provider can attempt to join any of the services.
The provider must always be in accordance with good industry practice so as to provide a high standard of service across the Trust for the benefit of the Trust's staff and pupils, the local community and to provide an inviting environment for visitors.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 24 Mar 2031, 23:59 GMT.
CPV: Construction work · Repair and maintenance services
Lots and requirements (21)Procurement structure
21 lots · all with a published value (£2,000,000 together) · a supplier may bid for at most 15 and win at most 15 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Electrical maintenance and emergency repairsPublished value£200,000
The supply of materials and labour to carry out all elements of electrical works including but not limited to all electrical works in connection with incoming supply. This includes out of hours cover 24/7 365 days. The testing for PAT testing & fixed electrical testing. Electricians should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule.
Lot #2Fire Safety, Emergency lighting, Security and Life Safety SystemsPublished value£100,000
The supply of materials and labour to carry out inspection, test, service, maintenance and installation of access control and automatic doors / Dry risers / fire alarm systems / CCTV & intruder alarms / wet sprinkler / fire dampening / fire control equipment including minor enabling works.
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule.
Lot #3Lifts and Access maintenance and installationPublished value£55,000
The supply of materials and labour to carry out lift maintenance, inspection or specification for goods or passenger lifts including all works in connection with power, fitting of lifts, lift beams, lift rooms and testing, commissioning and certification including minor enabling works.
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule.
Lot #4Plumbing, BMS, Boilers, Heating and Hot & Cold Water SystemsPublished value£200,000
The supply of materials and labour to carry out plumbing and heating works including but not limited to mains water, secondary water, heating systems, foul water, internal and external works to provide services and enabling works.
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule.
Lot #5Air Conditioning and VentilationPublished value£120,000
The supply of materials and labour to carry out works to install air conditioning systems, there testing, inspection, servicing and maintenance and removal including small scale enabling works. Servicing and Inspection of systems including Legionella Testing.
This includes Kitchen & Bathroom ventilation, AHU's and extract systems.
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule.
Lot #6Water and HygienePublished value£80,000
The supply of materials and labour to carry out Legionella risk assessment and control, water sampling and analysis, water tank inspection and refurbishment. Water treatment products and equipment and training and consultancy services.
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule.
Include management plan as part of inspection.
Lot #7Asbestos inspection and SurveysPublished value£50,000
Asbestos surveys to be carried out across school sites
Include management plan as part of inspection.
If chosen to provide this service you will not be able to provide the service in lot 8
Lot #8Asbestos removalPublished value£80,000
Asbestos removal to be carried out across school sites
If chosen to provide this service you will not be able to provide the service in lot 7
Lot #9Damp and mould SurveysPublished value£20,000
Damp surveys and treatment, dry rot survey and treatment and damp proofing including minor enabling works
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Lot #10Damp and mould TreatmentPublished value£40,000
Damp surveys and treatment, dry rot survey and treatment and damp proofing including minor enabling works
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Lot #11RoofingPublished value£100,000
The supply of materials and labour to carry out general roofing repairs gutters downpipes, hoppers and to carry out more major repairs such as reroofing.
Lot #12DrainagePublished value£100,000
To carry out general repairs to drainage systems and install new systems when required including CCTV surveying and leak detection.
Clean foul tanks and carry out any repairs.
Grease traps internal and external emptying cleaning and maintenance.
Lot #13Lightning protectionPublished value£25,000
To carry out annual lightning protection inspections and to supply materials and labour to carry out repairs.
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Lot #14Swimming poolsPublished value£25,000
Inspections and maintenance of Swimming Pools and equipment including plant, pipework etc.
Lot #15Swimming pool materials and suppliesPublished value£60,000
Supplies required are listed on the pricing spreadsheet
Lot #16Window CleaningPublished value£80,000
External and internal cleaning of windows and doors on Unity sites.
Lot #17EyeBolt and fall arrest systemPublished value£35,000
Inspection and testing of EyeBolt and fall arrest systems and to carry out any repairs.
Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed.
Lot #18Kitchen equipment maintenancePublished value£55,000
School and office kitchen inspections and maintenance.
Lot #19Kitchen equipment cleaningPublished value£55,000
Annual deep cleaning of kitchen equipment and ventilation including ducting.
Information on products used in cleaning to be provided to Unity before undertaking work.
Lot #20Building and construction small works up to £300,000Published value£200,000
The supply of materials and labour to carry out general builders work including all of the above but not limited to such and items such as internal and external demolition, reinstatement, Playground equipment removal or installation, window and door replacement, building of walls, forming and chasing, plastering and other construction or refurbishment related works up to the value of £300,000.
Lot #21Major Building and construction works over £300,000Published value£320,000
The supply of materials and labour to carry out general builders work including all of the above but not limited to such and items such as internal and external demolition, reinstatement, Playground equipment removal or installation, window and door replacement, building of walls, forming and chasing, plastering and other construction related works over the value of £300,000.
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (1)
- Quality
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Concession
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 24 Mar 2031
- First published
- 29 Jan 2026, 10:01 GMT
- Last source update
- 22 Apr 2026, 16:04 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 18 May 2026
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-026378- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-061194Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 8 May 2026, 17:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 31 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
All tenderers should email USP Procurement to receive the documentation.
Visit www.unitysp.co.uk ↗ for more information on Unity SP
Timeline
29 Jan 2026 → 1 Sept 2026 · 8 dates- Planning notice published265 days ago29 Jan 2026, 10:01 GMT
- Next notice expected225 days ago9 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Tender notice published212 days ago23 Mar 2026, 15:32 GMT
- Clarification questions by204 days ago31 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published182 days ago22 Apr 2026, 16:04 BST
- Submission deadline166 days ago8 May 2026, 17:00 BST
- Award decision expected by156 days ago18 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts51 days ago1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
9 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Jan 2026- Planned procurement notice published29 Jan 2026, 10:01 GMTUK3
- Tender notice published23 Mar 2026, 15:32 GMTUK4
- Status changed to active23 Mar 2026, 15:32 GMT
- Deadline moved to 23 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST23 Mar 2026, 15:32 GMT+14 days · was 9 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published23 Mar 2026, 15:46 GMTUK4
- Tender notice published24 Mar 2026, 14:58 GMTUK4
- Tender notice published22 Apr 2026, 14:13 BSTUK4
- Deadline moved to 8 May 2026, 17:00 BST22 Apr 2026, 14:13 BST+15 days · was 23 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST
- Tender notice published22 Apr 2026, 16:04 BSTUK4
Published amendments (4)
Updated to display the tender documents
added further details to the submission requirements
Updated documents
Deadline 8th May
Routine re-releases (6)
- 2026-03: 2 releases · 23 Mar 2026, 23 Mar 2026
- 2026-01: 1 release · 29 Jan 2026
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (13)
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