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V&A - Soft FM

Victoria and Albert Museum

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Victoria and Albert Museum

Buyer Address: Cromwell Road, London, UKI33, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@vam.ac.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
27358000.0 GBP
Gross: 32400000 GBP
Published
26 Aug 2025, 11:49
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79952000 - Event services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

The V&A is a family of museums dedicated to the power of creativity. Our Soft FM (Facilities Management) services contract will include but not be limited to the below services across the V&A estate in London and the South East: • General Services • Cleaning & Housekeeping • Waste Management • Portering Services • Support Services for Events • Pest Control • Logistics • Window Cleaning • Washroom Hygiene • Grounds Maintenance Services shall be provided on a fixed fee basis derived from the submitted price list and will be inclusive of all expenses, disbursements, and other costs associated with meeting our requirement. For more information, please log on to Delta and download the PSQ pack which includes our draft Scope of Service. Please note that the estimated value stated in this contract is inclusive of all options and extensions. This means it is based on the extended seven year term and includes some allowances for ad hoc services. The following organisation is carrying out part of the procurement on our behalf: Mortice Consulting Limited, company number 10639824, whose registered address is 26-28 Molesey Road, Hersham, Walton On Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT12 4RQ. Their role in this procurement is assisting us with drafting procurement documentation and evaluating submissions from suppliers.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/84UKN57Y8Y

Link Description: Link to download and submit the Stage 1 documents

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051247-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot VA/CON/F25/01 and VA/CON/F25/02 for Hard and Soft FM respectively Status: active

Lot VA/CON/F25/01 and VA/CON/F25/02 for Hard and Soft FM respectively Has Options: Yes

Lot VA/CON/F25/01 and VA/CON/F25/02 for Hard and Soft FM respectively Options: Option to include additional ad hoc requirements for portering, sanitary products and kitchen items. Option to vary the scope of services to meet the buildings' operational needs. Option to include additional ad hoc requests for deep cleans, hawking, and large event support Known Risks (under Procurement Act, Schedule 8, Sections 5-7) are not included in the contract value estimation. Known Risks will include changes outside of ours and the supplier's control such as to living wage, inflation, and statutory changes that affect the sums paid.

Lot VA/CON/F25/01 and VA/CON/F25/02 for Hard and Soft FM respectively Value: GBP 27,358,000

Lot VA/CON/F25/01 and VA/CON/F25/02 for Hard and Soft FM respectively Value (Gross): GBP 32,400,000

Lot VA/CON/F25/01 and VA/CON/F25/02 for Hard and Soft FM respectively Contract Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot VA/CON/F25/01 and VA/CON/F25/02 for Hard and Soft FM respectively Contract End: 2031-06-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot VA/CON/F25/01 and VA/CON/F25/02 for Hard and Soft FM respectively SME Suitable: Yes

Lot VA/CON/F25/01 and VA/CON/F25/02 for Hard and Soft FM respectively Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)

Lot VA/CON/F25/01 and VA/CON/F25/02 for Hard and Soft FM respectively Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Lot VA/CON/F25/01 and VA/CON/F25/02 for Hard and Soft FM respectively Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Link to download and submit the Stage 1 documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Raw Notice JSON

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