Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
10007158
UNIVERSITY ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO171BJ
UK
Contact person: Emma Raddon
Telephone: +44 238059000
E-mail: procurement@soton.ac.uk
NUTS: UKJ32
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.southampton.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Higher Education Institution not subject to PCR 2015 Regulations
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Procurement of a Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) Student Housing Partner for the Student Residences Project
Reference number: 2024UoS-1453
II.1.2) Main CPV code
70111000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University of Southampton ('the University') is interested in engaging a Student Housing Partner ('SHP') to design, build, finance and operate its student accommodation project.
This is an exciting project for the University which will enable the University to keep up with strong student growth that is projected over the next decade. This project involves the development of approximately 760 new student rooms through new build and the refurbishment of approximately 417 rooms through transfer of existing stock, but the final room numbers could be higher or lower. The University wishes to discuss with bidders the possible inclusion of approximately 400 additional beds in the project.
The scope of work includes design, build, finance, and operation of the project.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45214700
50700000
70111000
70331000
71220000
71242000
79993000
98341000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ32
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Southampton ('the University') is interested in engaging a Student Housing Partner ('SHP') to design, build, finance and operate its student accommodation project. This is an exciting project for the University which will enable the University to keep up with strong student growth that is projected over the next decade. This project involves the development of approximately 760 new student rooms through new build and the refurbishment of approximately 417 rooms through transfer of existing stock, but the final room numbers could be higher or lower. The University wishes to discuss with bidders the possible inclusion of approximately 400 additional beds in the project.
The scope of work includes design, build, finance, and operation of the project.
The University intends to shortlist candidates to participate in competitive dialogue as part of this procurement.
The University may wish to discuss an additional strategic partnering arrangement with the successful bidder which could lead to drawdown of additional student residences projects in the future.
Interested candidates are invited to review and submit their interest in accordance with the following tender documentation which can be accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
• Memorandum of Information
• Draft Final Tender requirements
• Selection Questionnaire
PLEASE NOTE: The University of Southampton no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and/or any replacement legislation. This procurement process is not regulated by UK (or EU) public procurement law.
Where the University advertises contracts, through any public sector tender portal, it does so on a voluntary basis by way of transparency and to encourage open competition, but it is not required to comply with the procurement legislation. For the purpose of procuring this Project, the University is acting in accordance with its internal financial regulations and the procedure detailed in this selection stage document set.
Nothing which is done during the procurement process (including the publication of the contract notice, use of the SQ and use of terminology which may be defined by the PCR 2015) should be taken to imply that the University is voluntarily complying with the PCR 2015 or intends to do so. Some of the stages, documentation and terminology adopted in the University's procurement process may have similarities to ones regulated by and defined under the PCR 2015, but they will not be regulated by the PCR 2015 during this process and should not be taken as references to those things as defined by the PCR 2015.Interested parties are invited to express their interest and submit their proposals in accordance with the instructions provided in the tender documentation. The University aims to ensure a fair, transparent, and competitive procurement process to select the most suitable partner for this significant project.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 600
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 3
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Full details are provided in the selection stage document set.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
The University is interested in engaging a Student Housing Partner ('SHP') to design, build, finance and operate its student accommodation project. This is an exciting project for the University which will enable the University to keep up with strong student growth that is projected over the next decade. This project involves the development of approximately 760 new student rooms through new build and the refurbishment of approximately 417 rooms through transfer of existing stock, but the final room numbers could be higher or lower. The University wishes to discuss with bidders the possible inclusion of approximately 400 additional beds in the project.
The scope of work includes design, build, finance, and operation of the project.
The University intends to shortlist candidates to participate in competitive dialogue as part of this procurement.
The University may wish to discuss an additional strategic partnering arrangement with the successful bidder which could lead to drawdown of additional student residences projects in the future.
Interested candidates are invited to review and submit their interest in accordance with the following tender documentation which can be accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
• Memorandum of Information
• Draft Final Tender requirements
• Selection Questionnaire
PLEASE NOTE: The University of Southampton no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and/or any replacement legislation. This procurement process is not regulated by UK (or EU) public procurement law.
Where the University advertises contracts, through any public sector tender portal, it does so on a voluntary basis by way of transparency and to encourage open competition, but it is not required to comply with the procurement legislation. For the purpose of procuring this Project, the University is acting in accordance with its internal financial regulations and the procedure detailed in this selection stage document set.
Nothing which is done during the procurement process (including the publication of the contract notice, use of the SQ and use of terminology which may be defined by the PCR 2015) should be taken to imply that the University is voluntarily complying with the PCR 2015 or intends to do so. Some of the stages, documentation and terminology adopted in the University's procurement process may have similarities to ones regulated by and defined under the PCR 2015, but they will not be regulated by the PCR 2015 during this process and should not be taken as references to those things as defined by the PCR 2015.Interested parties are invited to express their interest and submit their proposals in accordance with the instructions provided in the tender documentation. The University aims to ensure a fair, transparent, and competitive procurement process to select the most suitable partner for this significant project.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Details are stated in the procurement documentation accessible at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Details are stated in the procurement documentation accessible at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive dialogue
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
03/03/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
E-Tendering Portal: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool, In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home) to manage this procurement and to communicate with potential suppliers and/or tenderers (as appropriate).
All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend.
Potential suppliers/tenderers are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with the University, including the submission of Selection Stage and/or Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend.
Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the potential supplier/tenderer.
If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the procurement documentation.
Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your organisation against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'.
Potential suppliers/tenderers are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant documents via In-Tend.
The University of Southampton no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and/or any replacement legislation. This procurement process is not regulated by UK (or EU) public procurement law.
Where the University advertises contracts, through any public sector tender portal, it does so on a voluntary basis by way of transparency and to encourage open competition, but it is not required to comply with the procurement legislation. For the purpose of procuring this Project, the University is acting in accordance with its internal financial regulations and the procedure detailed in this selection stage document set.
Nothing which is done during the procurement process (including the publication of the contract notice, use of this SQ and use of terminology which may be defined by the PCR 2015) should be taken to imply that the University is voluntarily complying with the PCR 2015 or intends to do so. Some of the stages, documentation and terminology adopted in the University's procurement process may have similarities to ones regulated by and defined under the PCR 2015, but they will not be regulated by the PCR 2015 during this process and should not be taken as references to those things as defined by the PCR 2015.The University does not intend to voluntarily comply with the PCR 2015, and no remedies under the PCR 2015 will be available to suppliers in relation to the procurement process.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of Southampton
University Road Southampton SO17 1BJ
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
UK
E-mail: procurement@soton.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/01/2025