Official UK procurement notice
Project Support Partner · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Sheffield Hallam University (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionSheffield Hallam University intends to appoint a single Project Support Partner (PSP) under a framework agreement to support the delivery of minor works, refurbishment and estate improvement projects across the University estate.
The PSP will work collaboratively with the University's Estates & Facilities team and the appointed Campus Works Partner (CWP) to support the planning, development and delivery of projects delivered through the University's minor works programme.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Feb 2030, 23:59 GMT.
- How the procedure runs: Sheffield Hallam University intends to appoint a single Project Support Partner (PSP) under a framework agreement to support the delivery of minor works, refurbishment and estate improvement projects across the University estate. The PSP will work collaboratively with the University's Estates & Facilities team and the appointed Campus Works Partner (CWP) to support the planning, development and delivery of projects delivered through the University's minor works programme. The PSP will provide a range of professional consultancy services required to support project delivery including, but not limited to: Programme and project management Quantity surveying and cost management services Principal Designer duties in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and relevant building safety legislation NEC4 Supervisor duties Building surveying services Design services including architectural, structural and building services design (either directly or through sub-consultants) The PSP will support the development and delivery of projects across the estate including maintenance works, refurbishment projects and workplace change initiatives. Projects delivered through this framework are expected to range from low value maintenance works through to projects of up to approximately £3 million. The PSP will work closely with the University and the Campus Works Partner to coordinate project development, manage programme delivery, support NEC4 contract administration and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The PSP may also be required to supplement the University's in-house Estates & Facilities resources, through secondments or task-specific commissions providing expertise in areas such as project management, cost management, health and safety, programme support and advisory services.
CPV: Architectural and related services · Construction-related services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1RenewalPublished value£4,500,000
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: Stage one - Quality only Stage two Quality 70% , Price 30%
- Price
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Concession
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Feb 2030
- First published
- 10 Mar 2026, 18:39 GMT
- Last source update
- 10 Jul 2026, 14:28 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 16 Nov 2026
- Authority reference
2526-04-EST-COR-AM- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-065221- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666cfFind a Tender
- How it runs
Sheffield Hallam University intends to appoint a single Project Support Partner (PSP) under a framework agreement to support the delivery of minor works, refurbishment and estate improvement projects across the University estate.
The PSP will work collaboratively with the University's Estates & Facilities team and the appointed Campus Works Partner (CWP) to support the planning, development and delivery of projects delivered through the University's minor works programme.
The PSP will provide a range of professional consultancy services required to support project delivery including, but not limited to:
Programme and project management
Quantity surveying and cost management services
Principal Designer duties in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and relevant building safety legislation
NEC4 Supervisor duties
Building surveying services
Design services including architectural, structural and building services design (either directly or through sub-consultants)
The PSP will support the development and delivery of projects across the estate including maintenance works, refurbishment projects and workplace change initiatives.
Projects delivered through this framework are expected to range from low value maintenance works through to projects of up to approximately £3 million.
The PSP will work closely with the University and the Campus Works Partner to coordinate project development, manage programme delivery, support NEC4 contract administration and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
The PSP may also be required to supplement the University's in-house Estates & Facilities resources, through secondments or task-specific commissions providing expertise in areas such as project management, cost management, health and safety, programme support and advisory services.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 7 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 24 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
10 Mar 2026 → 1 Dec 2026 · 8 dates- Planning notice published230 days ago10 Mar 2026, 18:39 GMT
- Market engagement207 days ago2 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
The University is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to inform the development of the procurement approach for the Project Support Partner (PSP).
As part of this engagement, interested suppliers will be provided with a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) document outlining the proposed scope of services, delivery expectations, and potential procurement approach.
Suppliers are invited to:
Review the PME document.
Submit clarification questions through the procurement portal.
Participate in optional supplier engagement meetings.
Provide feedback on the proposed PSP role and delivery model.
Highlight any potential risks, opportunities, or market considerations.
Supplier Meetings
The University also intends to hold online supplier meetings via Microsoft Teams on either 9th or 10th April 2026 (date and time to be confirmed).
These meetings will:
Provide an overview of the proposed PSP role and requirements
Allow suppliers to ask questions and provide feedback
Help the University better understand market capability and delivery approaches
Further details and invitations will be shared with suppliers who register their interest.
Submission of Expressions of Interest
Suppliers wishing to participate should register their interest through the University's procurement portal.
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Upon registration, suppliers will be given access to the PME documentation and any supporting materials.
Clarification Questions and Feedback
Suppliers may submit clarification questions and feedback through the procurement portal by the stated deadline in the PME document.
Responses to clarification questions may be shared with all participating suppliers to ensure transparency.
Important Notice
This engagement exercise is being undertaken in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023 and does not constitute a formal call for competition.
Participation in this exercise will not influence the evaluation of any future procurement process.
- Next notice expected179 days ago30 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published108 days ago10 Jul 2026, 14:28 BST
- Clarification questions by94 days ago24 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline80 days ago7 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
- Today27 Oct 2026
- Award decision expected byin 20 days16 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 34 days1 Dec 2026
Notice history
6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 10 Mar 2026- Planned procurement notice published10 Mar 2026, 18:39 GMTUK3
- Preliminary market engagement notice published10 Mar 2026, 23:27 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published10 Jul 2026, 14:28 BSTUK4
- Published value updated to £4,500,00010 Jul 2026, 14:28 BSTwas £3,000,000
- Status changed to active10 Jul 2026, 14:28 BST
- Deadline moved to 7 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST10 Jul 2026, 14:28 BST+70 days · was 29 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Planned procurement notice Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender