Star Academies - Fire and Security Services
Estimated value
£4.1m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
3
Published
01 Apr 2026
Description
Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (above threshold) compliant tender under PA2023 to appoint up to two suitable suppliers across each lot (region) in a dual sourced contract arrangement (please note that at Star’s discretion a single supplier may be appointed to a lot where the scoring is strongly weighted in one supplier’s favour). The suppliers selected will be able to provide a complete Fire and Security services package (including repair, installation, testing and maintenance) all in accordance with SFG20 and the final ITT documents. The supplier must also be able to provide reactive maintenance and a 24 hour call out facility 365 days/year across each lot for which they wish to bid.
Scope
- Reference
- ITT/2026/FANDS
- Total value
- £4,100,000 excluding VAT£4,920,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2029Possible extension to 31 Aug 2031
Two optional 12 month extensions
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 3162520035100000351200003512100035121700351253004452112050610000
- Contract locations
- North West England, United KingdomYorkshire and the Humber, United KingdomWest Midlands, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicative Pricing Assets | — | price | 15.00% |
| Indicative Pricing Call Out Rates | — | price | 15.00% |
| Infrastructure & Response | — | quality | 30.00% |
| Sector Experience & References | — | quality | 40.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Described in full in the PSQ documentation
Detailed in PSQ documentation
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 22 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm
- Submission address
- On Intend portal - https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/itlogin.aspx
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Lots · 3 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 - North West | £1.9m | active |
| 2 | Lot 2 - West Yorkshire | £725k | active |
| 3 | Lot 3 - West Midlands | £1.5m | active |