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The University invites Suppliers to respond to this opportunity for the provision of Facilities Management (FM) Services via a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) for a period of up to 10 years with services expected to commence on 1st July 2025. Following a procurement process in 2013, the University of Sussex entered into a Joint Venture with a Facilities Management provider, which led to the creation of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), called Sussex Estates and Facilities (SEF), set up for the purpose of delivering Total Facilities Management (TFM) to the University. The University is the majority shareholder with the remaining shares allocated to the FM supplier

Awarded to OCS Group UK Limited

University of Sussex(buyer)

Published
Published 15 November 2023
Deadline
Closed 18 December 2023

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Overview

The University of Sussex procured a Facilities Management supplier to become a partner in the Sussex Estates and Facilities (SEF) Limited Liability Partnership joint venture with a minority shareholding, providing total facilities management services for up to 10 years commencing July 2025. OCS Group UK Limited was awarded the contract on 6 July 2025 to deliver management and administrative services including payroll, procurement, and HR functions as specified in the Corporate Administration and Management Services Agreement.

Contracting authority

  • 2 awarded contracts

    Brighton, United Kingdom

    GB-SRS: sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/hZnr5Nq7

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£170,000,000
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
15 November 2023
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and suppliesSports goods and equipmentPlayground equipmentFurniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning productsDomestic appliancesCleaning and polishing productsWashing preparationsMachinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment+140 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£0
Award date
6 July 2025
Contract period
30 June 2025 → 30 June 2035
Winner
  • OCS Group UK Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    7 July 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    15 November 2023

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