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Project Management Services

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LOCATION

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£840,000

DEADLINE

February 02, 2026 at 23:59

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

70110000

REFERENCE

005438-2026

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Original Tender Description

CLT is publishing this Invitation to Tender in order to appoint a Project Management Consultancy to support our capital investment programme for an initial three year period, with options to further extend by two further 1 year periods. Our capital investment programme is funded by a combination of SCA grant and a further annual contribution made by each of our schools. Prioritisation of that funding each year is guided by criteria set by our Trustees and building condition data. The appointed consultancy will support the further development of a Trust-wide Asset Management Plan (AMP) that aligns with the DfE Good Estate Management for Schools (GEMS) framework. The AMP will consolidate existing fabric and M&E condition data and provide a structured basis for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and capital investment planning across the estate. The objective of the support provided by the appointed consultancy is to: ● Establish a consistent condition dataset across all schools in the Trust. ● Prioritise maintenance and lifecycle investment works in a transparent and evidence-based manner. ● Support Trust budget planning, compliance obligations, and strategic estate decision-making. In addition, the appointed consultancy will provide a range of project management and consultancy services to support our capital programme. It is envisaged a single supplier will be appointed to fulfil both the asset management support requirements and the project and consultancy services. As specific projects are not yet defined and subject to allocation of funding from the DfE, there is no commitment to particular volumes of business under the Trust's contract with the supplier. All support required will be provided by suitably qualified staff within the appointed organisation to provide the following services within the total percentage fee submitted in Appendix B: ● Prepare Scope of Works or Design Brief ● Work up a programme to deliver projects by agreed dates with the Estates Manager ● Develop detailed design ● Provide a list of contractors (names & email contact details) who should be alerted to the project for bidding purposes ● Prepare draft tender documents including detailed evaluation criteria and liaise with the Trust to reach a final version which will be advertised to the open market ● Respond to any project specific tender clarifications ● Evaluate all the tender bids, documenting your analysis, scoring and commentary against the evaluation criteria, providing a tender evaluation report and recommendation on which contractor(s) should be appointed and why and providing detailed feedback for those contractor(s) who were unsuccessful and communicating this feedback to those contractors ● Following endorsement or agreement of the preferred contractor(s), draft a contract using an appropriate JCT format; The Trust will need to endorse and sign the contract, but the appointed organisation is responsible to issuing to the contractor(s) and following through on signatures ● The appointed organisation will be required to operate independently of CLT staff but be accountable to the Estates Manager ● The appointed organisation will liaise and deal with the Estates Manager to deliver the agreed programme of work on time and on budget to the satisfaction of all ● Risk management and analysis and develop and maintain a project risk register ● Management and liaison with sub-consultants appointed separately as necessary by CLT, including: Building surveyor Cost management Town and Country planning advisers Building Control advisers M&E engineering Structural and Civil Engineering Clerk of work Principal Designer duties under CDM2015 and Building Regulations/Building Safety Act ● Manage the works until handover ● Chair and minute meetings with CLT, stakeholders and contractors ● The appointed organisation will communicate regularly with the Estates Manager updating regularly in writing and through onsite meetings. ● Carry out regular site inspections during the works and provide progress updates to the Estates Manager ● Carry out monthly valuations and monthly predicated final accounts ● Final account preparations for approval by Estates Manager ● Issuing all contractual certification ● Prepare snagging lists and chair handover and commissioning meetings ● End of defects period final inspection meetings ● Act as Contract Administrator, where required Other survey work Occasionally the Estates Manager may have requirements for survey work to be undertaken and other ad hoc advice and guidance so unit costs for these should also be provided in the tender exercise: ● Building/area condition survey report incl M&E ● Measured survey ● Schedule of accommodation and BB103 comparison ● Drainage survey ● Due diligence survey Support in applying for DfE and other grants related to projects will be commissioned as necessary and a quote will be invited from the supplier based upon the day and hourly rates of relevant specialists required.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided text. Bidders should refer to the full tender documents for standard public procurement exclusion criteria.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The appointed entity must be a Project Management Consultancy.
  • The appointed entity must be a single supplier.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • **Asset Management Plan (AMP) Development:**
  • Support the further development of a Trust-wide Asset Management Plan (AMP).
  • Ensure the AMP aligns with the DfE Good Estate Management for Schools (GEMS) framework.
  • Consolidate existing fabric and M&E condition data within the AMP.
  • Provide a structured basis for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and capital investment planning across the estate through the AMP.
  • Establish a consistent condition dataset across all schools in the Trust.
  • Prioritise maintenance and lifecycle investment works in a transparent and evidence-based manner.
  • Support Trust budget planning, compliance obligations, and strategic estate decision-making.
  • **Project Management and Consultancy Services:**
  • Prepare Scope of Works or Design Brief.
  • Work up a programme to deliver projects by agreed dates with the Estates Manager.
  • Develop detailed design.
  • Provide a list of contractors (names & email contact details) for bidding purposes.
  • Prepare draft tender documents, including detailed evaluation criteria.
  • Liaise with the Trust to finalise tender documents for open market advertisement.
  • Respond to any project-specific tender clarifications.
  • Evaluate all tender bids, documenting analysis, scoring, and commentary against evaluation criteria.
  • Provide a tender evaluation report and recommendation on contractor appointment.
  • Provide detailed feedback for unsuccessful contractors and communicate it.
  • Draft contracts using an appropriate JCT format following endorsement/agreement of preferred contractor(s).
  • Issue contracts to contractor(s) and follow through on signatures (Trust endorses and signs).
  • Operate independently of CLT staff but be accountable to the Estates Manager.
  • Liaise and deal with the Estates Manager to deliver the agreed programme of work on time and on budget.
  • Conduct risk management and analysis, and develop and maintain a project risk register.
  • Manage and liaise with sub-consultants appointed separately by CLT (Building surveyor, Cost management, Town and Country planning advisers, Building Control advisers, M&E engineering, Structural and Civil Engineering, Clerk of work, Principal Designer duties under CDM2015 and Building Regulations/Building Safety Act).
  • Manage the works until handover.
  • Chair and minute meetings with CLT, stakeholders, and contractors.
  • Communicate regularly with the Estates Manager (in writing and through onsite meetings).
  • Carry out regular site inspections during works and provide progress updates.
  • Carry out monthly valuations and monthly predicated final accounts.
  • Prepare final accounts for approval by the Estates Manager.
  • Issue all contractual certification.
  • Prepare snagging lists and chair handover and commissioning meetings.
  • Conduct end of defects period final inspection meetings.
  • Act as Contract Administrator, where required.
  • **Other Survey Work (ad hoc):**
  • Provide Building/area condition survey reports (including M&E).
  • Conduct Measured surveys.
  • Prepare Schedule of accommodation and BB103 comparison.
  • Conduct Drainage surveys.
  • Perform Due diligence surveys.
  • **Grant Application Support:**
  • Provide support in applying for DfE and other grants related to projects, as commissioned.
  • **Staff Qualifications:**
  • All support must be provided by suitably qualified staff within the appointed organisation.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit a total percentage fee for the services outlined in Appendix B.
  • Provide unit costs for ad hoc survey work (Building/area condition, Measured, Schedule of accommodation, Drainage, Due diligence surveys).
  • Provide day and hourly rates of relevant specialists for grant application support.
  • The contract has an estimated value of 840,000 EUR.
  • The contract duration is an initial three years, with options to extend by two further 1-year periods.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit bids by the deadline: 2026-02-02T23:59:00+00:00.
  • Include a total percentage fee as required for Appendix B.
  • Include unit costs for specified ad hoc survey work.
  • Include day and hourly rates for specialists providing grant application support.
  • Submit a revised schedule of fees as required (referencing A-10739.html).

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Attachment A-10738
General InformationA-10738.html
Summary:
This tender seeks a Project Management Consultancy to support CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST's capital investment programme, including developing an Asset Management Plan, establishing consistent condition data, prioritising investments, and providing comprehensive project management and various survey services for an initial three-year term.
HTM
Attachment A-10739
Financial RequirementsA-10739.html
Summary:
This document is a revised schedule of fees required for submitting bids for project management and asset management consultancy services, replacing a previous version.
DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data005438-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST seeks a Project Management Consultancy for an initial three-year term to develop an Asset Management Plan, establish consistent condition data, prioritize capital investments, and provide comprehensive project management and consultancy services for their capital programme.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data005438-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
The CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST seeks a Project Management Consultancy for a 3+2 year contract to support its capital investment programme, develop an Asset Management Plan, and provide comprehensive project management, consultancy, and survey services for its school estate.
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Official PDF Version
General Information005438-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST seeks a Project Management Consultancy for an initial three-year term to develop an Asset Management Plan and provide comprehensive project management, consultancy, and survey services for its school capital investment programme.
HTM
Tender Notice
Administrative Documents005438-2026.html
Summary:
This tender seeks a Project Management Consultancy to support CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST's capital investment program and develop a Trust-wide Asset Management Plan for an initial three-year period, with options for extension.

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58
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender for Project Management Services provides a detailed scope of work and clear technical requirements but suffers from critical omissions regarding evaluation criteria and the tender's reveal date, significantly impacting transparency and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance55/100

The tender lacks specified evaluation criteria, which is a fundamental legal requirement for an open procedure, severely impacting transparency. The reveal date is missing, making it impossible to confirm if reasonable time was provided between reveal and submission. Additionally, explicit mandatory exclusion grounds are not stated in the provided text.

No evaluation criteria specified
Missing tender reveal date
Clarity60/100

While the description of services and AI-extracted technical requirements are detailed and clear, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria creates significant ambiguity for bidders regarding how their proposals will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness65/100

Most basic information, including title, reference, organization, value, duration, and detailed service requirements, is present. However, the absence of evaluation criteria and the missing reveal date represent significant gaps in the tender documentation.

No evaluation criteria specified
Missing tender reveal date
Fairness50/100

The lack of specified evaluation criteria is a major fairness concern, as it removes transparency and objectivity from the assessment process. The absence of an electronic submission option also limits equal access for potential bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
No e-submission
Practicality65/100

The tender clearly specifies the contract start date, estimated value, and duration. However, the absence of electronic submission support is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders.

No e-submission
Data Consistency70/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. However, there is an inconsistency between the 'Divided into Parts' characteristic and the explicit statement that a 'single supplier will be appointed'. Minor fields like 'Liable Person' and procedure 'Code' are also empty, and the reveal date is missing.

Contradiction between 'Divided into Parts' and 'single supplier' requirement
Missing reveal date
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not include any explicit criteria or focus on green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of required services and objectives
Comprehensive AI-extracted technical and financial requirements
Estimated value, contract duration, and start date are clearly specified
Appropriate CPV code assigned
Multiple tender documents are available

Concerns

Absence of specified evaluation criteria, leading to a lack of transparency and objectivity
Missing tender reveal date, hindering assessment of preparation time reasonableness
Contradiction between 'Divided into Parts' characteristic and 'single supplier' requirement
Lack of electronic submission option
No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds stated in the provided text

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish detailed evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Clarify the tender's reveal date and ensure sufficient time for bid preparation.
3. Address the inconsistency regarding 'Divided into Parts' and the 'single supplier' requirement.

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58/ 100 · Fair

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