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

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:08.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV45214700 — Construction work for halls of residence
  • CPV50700000 — Repair and maintenance services of building installations
  • CPV70111000 — Development of residential real estate
  • CPV70331000 — Residential property services
  • CPV71220000 — Architectural design services
  • CPV71242000 — Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
  • CPV79993000 — Building and facilities management services
  • CPV98341000 — Accommodation services

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
2024UoS-1453
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Tender Period

Ends
3 Mar 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
70111000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Development of residential real estate

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
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.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
Details are stated in the procurement documentation accessible at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
Description
Details are stated in the procurement documentation accessible at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
3
Minimum Candidates
3

Contract period

Duration In Days
18,000

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Full details are provided in the selection stage document set.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ32

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45214700
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for halls of residence
Entry 2
Id
50700000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services of building installations
Entry 3
Id
70111000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Development of residential real estate
Entry 4
Id
70331000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Residential property services
Entry 5
Id
71220000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Architectural design services
Entry 6
Id
71242000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
Entry 7
Id
79993000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building and facilities management services
Entry 8
Id
98341000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Accommodation services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-UKPRN-10007158
Name
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ32
Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postal Code
SO171BJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
UNIVERSITY ROAD

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Higher Education Institution not subject to PCR 2015 Regulations
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Id
10007158
Scheme
GB-UKPRN
Legal Name
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

Contact

Name
Emma Raddon
Telephone
+44 238059000
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-136387
Name
University of Southampton

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Southampton
Postal Code
SO17 1BJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
University Road Southampton SO17 1BJ

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Southampton

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · SOUTHAMPTON · UKJ32 · SO171BJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ32

Notice and amendment history

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