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Tuesday, 9th July 2024
Navigating the Procurement Act 2023 & NPPS: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Public Sector Suppliers
The UK public procurement landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023 and the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS). This guide provides a detailed overview of these changes and their implications for suppliers.
The Cabinet Office has introduced the Procurement Act 2023 to streamline and enhance transparency within the public procurement process. This landmark legislation represents a significant overhaul of how the government acquires goods, services, and works. Read the 2000 word detailed article Here
The Cabinet Office has introduced the Procurement Act 2023 to streamline and enhance transparency within the public procurement process. This landmark legislation represents a significant overhaul of how the government acquires goods, services, and works. Read the 2000 word detailed article Here
Select Public Sector Tenders
Here’s a glimpse on select Public Sector Tender Alerts for the week :
- Central and Cecil Housing Trust is looking for an FM supplier that can provide Security services for an estimated contract value of ~£50 Million, Bid Closing Date: 22nd July-24. Source Link: https://www.find-tender.
service.gov.uk/Notice/007436- 2024 - West Midlands Police is seeking suppliers for the provision of Building Maintenance services worth contract value of ~£2.4 Million, Bid Closing Date: 29th July-24. Source Link: https://www.contractsfinder.
service.gov.uk/Notice/ 63b182fd-9c39-44f3-8495- c5ed1d3ec7c7 - Cirrus Purchasing Limited has invited bids for the provision of Repair & Maintenance services for an agreement worth ~£4.77 Million, Bid Closing Date: 5th Aug-24. Source Link: https://www.contractsfinder.
service.gov.uk/Notice/ 806fb806-9731-4b07-8ebe- e238edd160e4 - Pendle Vale College is seeking suppliers for the provision of Catering services worth contract value of ~£0.67 Million. Bid Closing Date: 30th Aug-24. Source Link: https://www.contractsfinder.
service.gov.uk/Notice/ 3a266c66-e3ee-4ac0-8b9c- 3d8429626112 - Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an FM supplier that can provide Window cleaning services for an estimated contract value of ~£0.12 Million, Bid Closing Date: 1st Aug-24. Source Link: https://www.contractsfinder.
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Our research shows that there are 132 active FM opportunities in the public sector worth £910 Million. Don’t miss these exceptional opportunities! Also get access to baachu tender alerts at only £2000 a year – Drop us a line at hello@baachu.com.
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Being Tactful In Management
Being tactful and exercising discretion is an integral part of being a manager. When you are working with a multitude of people who come from various places and work at different levels, you need to be diplomatic and cautious when you make decisions.
Each time you make a decision you must consider various factors and use personal judgement to arrive at the right conclusion. Failure at being discreet or tactful can adversely affects employee relationship and the company. Read the full article Here
Contract Awards for the Week
Here’s a highlight on some of the most important contract awards from the previous week:
Public sector awards:
- UK Hydrographic Office has appointed CBRE Managed Services Limited for the provision of Total Facilities Management services. The contract is worth £3.29M.
- Aspens Services Ltd has been appointed by The de Ferrers Trust for the provision of catering services. The contract starts is worth £10.32M.
- GSO Limited has been awarded a cleaning services contract by Chelsea Academy. The contract is worth £0.73M.
- Wokingham Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Building Cleaning services to Birkin Cleaning Services Limited. The contract is worth £3.87M.
- Alban Academies Trust has appointed Culinera Limited for the provision of catering services. The contract is worth £0.73M.
Private sector awards:
- Equans will continue to provide FM services across Manchester City Council’s public buildings estate. The three-year contract extension is to provide responsive repairs and planned preventative maintenance to industry standard specifications across the Council’s portfolio of 258 buildings.
- DMA Group, has been appointed by Realstar Group, to provide comprehensive Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), combined with its Integrated Managed Services (IMS) solutions, at 12 of their UK sites.
- Independents by Sodexo has secured a five-year contract, valued at £4.6 million, to deliver catering services at St Leonards School in St Andrews.
- Polyteck, has won a potential three-year contract to oversee the UK offices of home appliances business SharkNinja.
Looking to build or boost your sales pipeline – We offer a comprehensive database of over 11,000 FM contracts and strategic market and sales development services. To access this invaluable resource and to expand your market presence, contact us at hello@baachu.com with the subject line “Sales Pipeline Services – Hard, Soft & TFM” today!
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Reach out to us at hello@baachu.com learn more about our specialised areas of expertise and past delivery success. We are committed to customising programs to address your specific operational gaps and objectives.
Industry News
CIBSE unveils transformative “Building Performance Reimagined” project Know More
Sustainability priorities and challenges in FM Know More
Low-income NHS staff paying the price for wage delays Know More
Growth awaits more favourable conditions, and the approach of the next government Know More
2024 PFM Partnership Awards – meet the finalists Know More
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