Procurement of a Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) Student Housing Partner for the Student Residences Project

The University of Southampton ('the University') is interested in engaging a Student Housing Partner ('SHP') to design, build, finance and operate its student accommodation project. This is an exciting project for the University which will enable the University to keep up with strong student growth that is projected over the next decade. This project involves the development of approximately 760 new student rooms through new build and the refurbishment of approximately 417 rooms through transfer of existing stock, but the final room numbers could be higher or lower. The University wishes to discuss with bidders the possible inclusion of approximately 400 additional beds in the project. The scope of work includes design, build, finance, and operation of the project. The University intends to shortlist candidates to participate in competitive dialogue as part of this procurement. The University may wish to discuss an additional strategic partnering arrangement with the successful bidder which could lead to drawdown of additional student residences projects in the future. Interested candidates are invited to review and submit their interest in accordance with the following tender documentation which can be accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home • Memorandum of Information • Draft Final Tender requirements • Selection Questionnaire PLEASE NOTE: The University of Southampton no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and/or any replacement legislation. This procurement process is not regulated by UK (or EU) public procurement law. Where the University advertises contracts, through any public sector tender portal, it does so on a voluntary basis by way of transparency and to encourage open competition, but it is not required to comply with the procurement legislation. For the purpose of procuring this Project, the University is acting in accordance with its internal financial regulations and the procedure detailed in this selection stage document set. Nothing which is done during the procurement process (including the publication of the contract notice, use of the SQ and use of terminology which may be defined by the PCR 2015) should be taken to imply that the University is voluntarily complying with the PCR 2015 or intends to do so. Some of the stages, documentation and terminology adopted in the University's procurement process may have similarities to ones regulated by and defined under the PCR 2015, but they will not be regulated by the PCR 2015 during this process and should not be taken as references to those things as defined by the PCR 2015.Interested parties are invited to express their interest and submit their proposals in accordance with the instructions provided in the tender documentation. The University aims to ensure a fair, transparent, and competitive procurement process to select the most suitable partner for this significant project.