Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Luton Council
Town Hall, George Street
Luton
LU1 2BQ
UK
Contact person: Mrs Caroline Sturman
E-mail: caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH21
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.luton.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.luton.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
AT1318 Facilities Management Hart House & Morton House, Luton
Reference number: DN752403
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79993000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Procured by Luton Council on behalf of Luton Rising.
Morton House and Hart House are two office developments that form part of the Luton
Rising estate. Both on Kimpton Road in Luton, they offer flexible working space and meeting
rooms for local organisations. Hart House is a grade 2 listed building and established as a
multi office facility with existing tenants and users. Morton House is a brand-new
development to open early in 2025 which will provide a high-quality office environment,
onsite café and a number of flexible working areas, and public access. Both offices can be
used for a one off meeting or as long term tenancy.
We need one Provider who can provide a fully serviced and maintained office environment,
offering a safe, clean and inviting working and meeting space. Services to include full
cleaning of entire estate during the day and after-hours, 24-hour security and monitoring,
receptionist cover 5 working days a week for both sites, laundry service so showers are
accessible, car parking management and monitoring, visitor welcome and induction,
managing meeting room bookings, engaging and liaising with all users and tenants to be sure
they have the best experience, working with Luton Rising to actively maximise revenue
through bookings, full facilities management of both buildings including cleaning, repairs,
furniture movements.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 084 045.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Procured by Luton Council on behalf of Luton Rising.
Morton House and Hart House are two office developments that form part of the Luton
Rising estate. Both on Kimpton Road in Luton, they offer flexible working space and meeting
rooms for local organisations. Hart House is a grade 2 listed building and established as a
multi office facility with existing tenants and users. Morton House is a brand-new
development to open early in 2025 which will provide a high-quality office environment,
onsite café and a number of flexible working areas, and public access. Both offices can be
used for a one off meeting or as long term tenancy.
We need one Provider who can provide a fully serviced and maintained office environment,
offering a safe, clean and inviting working and meeting space. Services to include full
cleaning of entire estate during the day and after-hours, 24-hour security and monitoring,
receptionist cover 5 working days a week for both sites, laundry service so showers are
accessible, car parking management and monitoring, visitor welcome and induction,
managing meeting room bookings, engaging and liaising with all users and tenants to be sure
they have the best experience, working with Luton Rising to actively maximise revenue
through bookings, full facilities management of both buildings including cleaning, repairs,
furniture movements.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Cost and Quality
/ Weighting: 100
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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-038879
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: AT1318 Facilities Management @ Hart & Morton House
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 18
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ETHOS FARM LIMITED
AYLESBURY
UK
NUTS: UKH21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 084 045.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE
LONDON
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/02/2025