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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Provision of a not for profit Operator for Staff & Student Accommodation

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 09:15.

Opportunity overview

The Opportunity Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GWH), working with a developer partner, Prime Plc, (Prime) is seeking to appoint a not for profit operator of staff and student accommodation on its site, based in Swindon. The opportunity comprises of two elements: 1. New development: The appointment of a “not for profit” operator to manage a new purpose-built staff & student accommodation facility to be built on GWH’s 5.5 HA Expansion Land site, directly adjacent to the main hospital. 2. Future discussions may also include an opportunity for further accommodation development and the option to take over the operation of the Trust’s existing staff & student accommodation - Downsview House (DVH) - on conclusion of the existing PFI agreement in Oct 2029. Additional information regarding the opportunity and a site map can be downloaded from our e-sourcing portal "Atamis". GWH, Prime and potential investors wish to enter into an initial non-contractual relationship with a Preferred Bidder, to participate in further discussions to establish a commercial delivery model. Should discussions be successful, and the Preferred Supplier demonstrate appropriate financial capacity, a contract will be awarded to the Preferred Bidder.

Classification

  • CPV70210000 — Residential property renting or leasing services
  • CPV70333000 — Housing services
  • CPV75123000 — Administrative housing services
  • CPV98341100 — Accommodation management services

Lots

  • Lot 1£12.5m

Documents and notices

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
ocds-h6vhtk-059ab9
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Details and access are available via Atamis, our esourcing portal. Please add the following link in your browser. https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Sr00000eZKbvIAG&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-1928.lightning.force.com
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
6 Oct 2025, 17:00

Procedure

Features
This procurement is being delivered using the Competitive Flexible Procedure and includes three individual stages. The objective of the procurement is to select a Preferred Bidder, to participate in discussions regarding commercial models that promote affordability for accommodation users and operate on a not-for-profit basis. The Procurement approach A preliminary market engagement exercise was undertaken in July 2025. The event was advertised under notice number UK-2788. Information was collated during this event and has been used to inform the following stages. Stage 1 GWH would like to invite potential bidders to express an interest in this opportunity. A Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) is located via the Atamis link below and potential bidders are requested to complete and return this document within the timeframe specified. The responses will be evaluated and the three highest scoring potential bidders, that meet all conditions of participation, will be asked to enter Stage 2, invitation to tender. If only one potential bidder is found to meet the conditions of participation, GWH may choose to appoint a Preferred Bidder at the close of Stage 1. GWH will observe an 8 day standstill from the date of the appointment. If up to three suitable bidders are identified, GWH will commence Stage 2. Stage 2 GWH will invite a maximum of three potential bidders to submit an invitation to tender. (Tender documents will be shared with the three bidders at the outset of Stage 2) All submitted responses will be evaluated and GWH will appoint a Preferred Bidder to enter into discussions with the Trust, its partner developer Prime and potential investors. GWH will observe an 8 day standstill from the date of award before appointing a Preferred Bidder. Discussions will commence with the Preferred Bidder to discuss potential commercial models. If discussions with the Preferred Bidder are unsuccessful, GWH and its partners may choose to conclude the project at this stage. In the event of an appropriate solution, the procurement will progress to Stage 3. Stage 3 - Formation of a commercial agreement between the parties. To confirm, this requirement is based on achieving a not for profit commercial model. The value indicated in this notice represents potential turnover only. The estimated value and VAT value are estimated only. The value is representative of the potential between the Operator and the Private Tenants (Trust Staff) . It is not a contract value awarded by the Trust. Please see additional information. The operating start date is an estimate only and is subject to amendment. The length of the term is an estimate only and is subject to review post the completion of discussions with the Preferred Bidder.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
13 Oct 2025, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
12,500,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
15,000,000

Renewal

Description
The Trust and its partners may choose to extend the contract by five years. However this is an estimate only and subject to discussion with the Preferred Bidder.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
3
Minimum Candidates
1

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
The award criteria for Stage 2 is 60% Technical/Quality 30% Commercial model 10% Social Value

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical/Quality
Type
quality
Description
60%
Criterion 2
Name
Pricing model
Type
cost
Description
Assessment of the nfp commercial model
Criterion 3
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
An assessment of the social value benefits of the model to the Private Tenants.

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2037, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2027, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2042, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
Conditions of Participation - Questions and scoring. Potential bidders must pass all conditions of participation questions to proceed to Stage 2 - ITT. a) Relevant experience Does your organisation have specific relevant experience of operating staff and student accommodation for the NHS? Please provide a brief description or supporting document if “Yes”. Scoring: Pass = Yes with at least one qualifying example; Fail = No cannot provide at least one qualifying example. b) Commercial model Has your organisation previously adopted commercial models that promote affordability for users and operate on a not-for- profit basis in circumstances similar to the opportunity at Great Western Hospital (GWH)? If Yes, please provide a brief description of the model(s) used and the context in which they were applied. Scoring: Pass = Yes with at least one qualifying example. Fail: = No cannot provide at least one qualifying example. c) If the answer is Yes to Qb, has your organisation worked with NHS Trusts to support the protection of their Capital Departmental Expenditure Limits (CDEL)? If Yes, please provide examples including the Trust(s) involved, the nature of the support provided, and how CDEL protection was achieved. Scoring: Pass = Yes with at least one qualifying example; Fail = No cannot provide at least one qualifying example. d) Statutory and Regulatory Compliance Does your organisation fully comply with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements for operating staff/student accommodation within an NHS setting? Insert Yes or No Please provide a brief statement or evidence of compliance. Scoring: Pass = Yes with confirmation; Fail = No. e) Membership of NRLA or Equivalent Is your organisation a current member of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) or an equivalent professional body that promotes best practice in residential accommodation management? Insert Yes or No Scoring: Pass = Yes with confirmation; Fail = No.
Criterion 2
Description
Potential Bidders are asked to complete the attached PSQ, including conditions of participation. GWH will select the three highest scoring suppliers, who can satisfy all conditions of participation, to progress to a tender exercise, referred to as Stage 2 ITT.
For Reduction
Yes

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
70333000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Housing services
Entry 2
Id
98341100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Accommodation management services
Entry 3
Id
70210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Residential property renting or leasing services
Entry 4
Id
75123000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Administrative housing services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
056733-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
15 Sept 2025, 17:16

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PRZJ-5573-LWLP
Name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK14
Country
GB
Locality
Swindon
Postal Code
SN3 6BB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Marlborough Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PRZJ-5573-LWLP
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Debbie Parin
Telephone
07876744674

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Swindon · UKK14 · SN3 6BB · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-059ab9-2025-09-15T17:16:55+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·