The Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced consultancy provider to deliver Strategic Estates, Asset Management and Capital Project Consultancy Services. The successful supplier will act as the Trust's preferred consultancy partner, providing professional advice and support in the planning, development and delivery of estates strategies, asset management initiatives and capital projects across the Trust's portfolio of schools. The appointed supplier will work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including school leaders, Trust executives, estates personnel and other relevant parties, to ensure projects are delivered effectively, achieve value for money, and align with the Trust's strategic objectives. Individual commissions may range from strategic advisory services, feasibility studies, condition surveys and asset management support through to the management and delivery of capital projects. Services will be commissioned on a call-off basis as required by the Trust. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years, during which the supplier will become the Trust's preferred provider for these services. The Trust reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the contract for a further period of up to twelve (12) months, subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing business requirements, giving a maximum contract term of four (4) years.

Renewal: Discretion of the Trust to allow for a 12 month extension Options: The Trust may purchase extra consultancy services. Should the Trust acquire any additional schools during the contract life, these sites will also be included.

Procurement Act 2023

Open procedure

Suppliers will need to submit bids through Proactis and be a registered supplier. https://procontract.due-north.com/register

Date of notice amended to 1st October