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Published 29 Jan 2026, 10:01 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Framework for the provision of M&E Services

Official notice

Authority: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP (Education)

21 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdConcessionSME suitableMax 15 lots to bidMax 15 lots per supplier
Concession value (operator's revenue)£1,500,000total for 21 lots · operator revenue, not the authority's budget · 1 value update
Submissions closed 8 May 2026
Lots 21max 15 won per supplier · max 15 to bid
Contract term 5 yrsends 31 Aug 2031 · starts 1 Sept 2026

What is being bought21 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Unity 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 lot
Lot #1Electrical maintenance and emergency repairs 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £200,000 exc. VAT · £200,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #2Fire Safety, Emergency lighting, Security and Life Safety Systems 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £100,000 exc. VAT · £100,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #3Lifts and Access maintenance and installation 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £55,000 exc. VAT · £55,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #4Plumbing, BMS, Boilers, Heating and Hot & Cold Water Systems 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £200,000 exc. VAT · £200,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #5Air Conditioning and Ventilation 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £120,000 exc. VAT · £120,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #6Water and Hygiene 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £80,000 exc. VAT · £80,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #7Asbestos inspection and Surveys 5 yrsSMEPublished 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

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £50,000 exc. VAT · £50,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #8Asbestos removal 5 yrsSMEPublished 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

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £80,000 exc. VAT · £80,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #9Damp and mould Surveys 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £20,000 exc. VAT · £20,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #10Damp and mould Treatment 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £40,000 exc. VAT · £40,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #11Roofing 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £100,000 exc. VAT · £100,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #12Drainage 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £100,000 exc. VAT · £100,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #13Lightning protection 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £25,000 exc. VAT · £25,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #14Swimming pools 5 yrsSMEPublished value£25,000

Inspections and maintenance of Swimming Pools and equipment including plant, pipework etc.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £25,000 exc. VAT · £25,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #15Swimming pool materials and supplies 5 yrsSMEPublished value£60,000

Supplies required are listed on the pricing spreadsheet

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £60,000 exc. VAT · £60,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #16Window Cleaning 5 yrsSMEPublished value£80,000

External and internal cleaning of windows and doors on Unity sites.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £80,000 exc. VAT · £80,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #17EyeBolt and fall arrest system 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £35,000 exc. VAT · £35,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #18Kitchen equipment maintenance 5 yrsSMEPublished value£55,000

School and office kitchen inspections and maintenance.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £55,000 exc. VAT · £55,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #19Kitchen equipment cleaning 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £55,000 exc. VAT · £55,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #20Building and construction small works up to £300,000 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £200,000 exc. VAT · £200,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #21Major Building and construction works over £300,000 5 yrsSMEPublished 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.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £320,000 exc. VAT · £320,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible

What it takes to win
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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).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 21 lots
Quality: 100%
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)
Construction workRepair and maintenance services
Delivery area
East of England (UKH)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-061194 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Electronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
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
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

All tenderers should email USP Procurement to receive the documentation.

Visit www.unitysp.co.uk ↗ for more information on Unity SP

[email protected]

Timeline

29 Jan 2026 → 1 Sept 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published265 days ago
    29 Jan 2026, 10:01 GMT
  2. Next notice expected225 days ago
    9 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  3. Tender notice published212 days ago
    23 Mar 2026, 15:32 GMT
  4. Clarification questions by204 days ago
    31 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST
  5. Latest notice published182 days ago
    22 Apr 2026, 16:04 BST
  6. Submission deadline166 days ago
    8 May 2026, 17:00 BST
  7. Award decision expected by156 days ago
    18 May 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Contract starts51 days ago
    1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

9 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Jan 2026
  1. Planned procurement notice published
    29 Jan 2026, 10:01 GMT
    UK3
  2. Tender notice published
    23 Mar 2026, 15:32 GMT
    UK4
  3. Status changed to active
    23 Mar 2026, 15:32 GMT
  4. Deadline moved to 23 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST
    23 Mar 2026, 15:32 GMT
    +14 days · was 9 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  5. Tender notice published
    23 Mar 2026, 15:46 GMT
    UK4
  6. Tender notice published
    24 Mar 2026, 14:58 GMT
    UK4
  7. Tender notice published
    22 Apr 2026, 14:13 BST
    UK4
  8. Deadline moved to 8 May 2026, 17:00 BST
    22 Apr 2026, 14:13 BST
    +15 days · was 23 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST
  9. Tender notice published
    22 Apr 2026, 16:04 BST
    UK4
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

UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: 07400386 · GB-PPON: PQMM-6243-VZQT Unity Schools Partnership Offices Unit B, Haverhill, East of England, CB9 8QPContact email

Official documents & specifications (13)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

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