Framework for the provision of M&E Services
Unity Schools Partnership · Education
In brief
Unity Schools Partnership was looking for suppliers for cleaning and construction work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
It is a framework worth up to £1,500,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 September 2026.
It is split into 21 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical maintenance and emergency repairs 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversThe supply of materials and labour to carry out all elements of electrical works including but not limited to all electrical works in connection with incoming supply. This includes out of hours cover 24/7 365 days. The testing for PAT testing & fixed electrical testing. Electricians should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed. Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule. | Construction | £200,000 |
| Fire Safety, Emergency lighting, Security and Life Safety Systems 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversThe supply of materials and labour to carry out inspection, test, service, maintenance and installation of access control and automatic doors / Dry risers / fire alarm systems / CCTV & intruder alarms / wet sprinkler / fire dampening / fire control equipment including minor enabling works. Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed. Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule. | Construction | £100,000 |
| Lifts and Access maintenance and installation 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversThe supply of materials and labour to carry out lift maintenance, inspection or specification for goods or passenger lifts including all works in connection with power, fitting of lifts, lift beams, lift rooms and testing, commissioning and certification including minor enabling works. Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed. Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule. | Construction | £55,000 |
| Plumbing, BMS, Boilers, Heating and Hot & Cold Water Systems 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversThe supply of materials and labour to carry out plumbing and heating works including but not limited to mains water, secondary water, heating systems, foul water, internal and external works to provide services and enabling works. Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed. Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule. | Construction | £200,000 |
| Air Conditioning and Ventilation 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversThe supply of materials and labour to carry out works to install air conditioning systems, there testing, inspection, servicing and maintenance and removal including small scale enabling works. Servicing and Inspection of systems including Legionella Testing. This includes Kitchen & Bathroom ventilation, AHU's and extract systems. Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed. Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule. | Construction | £120,000 |
| Water and Hygiene 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversThe supply of materials and labour to carry out Legionella risk assessment and control, water sampling and analysis, water tank inspection and refurbishment. Water treatment products and equipment and training and consultancy services. Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed. Schools may require planned maintenance which the supplier shall manage with the school after an agreed call off schedule. Include management plan as part of inspection. | Construction, Laboratory and scientific equipment | £80,000 |
| Asbestos inspection and Surveys 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversAsbestos surveys to be carried out across school sites Include management plan as part of inspection. If chosen to provide this service you will not be able to provide the service in lot 8 | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Waste and street cleansing | £50,000 |
| Asbestos removal 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversAsbestos removal to be carried out across school sites If chosen to provide this service you will not be able to provide the service in lot 7 | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £80,000 |
| Damp and mould Surveys 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversDamp surveys and treatment, dry rot survey and treatment and damp proofing including minor enabling works Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed. | Construction | £20,000 |
| Damp and mould Treatment 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversDamp surveys and treatment, dry rot survey and treatment and damp proofing including minor enabling works Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed. | Construction | £40,000 |
| Roofing 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversThe supply of materials and labour to carry out general roofing repairs gutters downpipes, hoppers and to carry out more major repairs such as reroofing. | Cleaning, Construction | £100,000 |
| Drainage 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversTo carry out general repairs to drainage systems and install new systems when required including CCTV surveying and leak detection. Clean foul tanks and carry out any repairs. Grease traps internal and external emptying cleaning and maintenance. | Construction | £100,000 |
| Lightning protection 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversTo carry out annual lightning protection inspections and to supply materials and labour to carry out repairs. Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed. | Cleaning, Construction | £25,000 |
| Swimming pools 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversInspections and maintenance of Swimming Pools and equipment including plant, pipework etc. | Construction | £25,000 |
| Swimming pool materials and supplies 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversSupplies required are listed on the pricing spreadsheet | Construction | £60,000 |
| Window Cleaning 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversExternal and internal cleaning of windows and doors on Unity sites. | Construction | £80,000 |
| EyeBolt and fall arrest system 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversInspection and testing of EyeBolt and fall arrest systems and to carry out any repairs. Contractors should issue certificates to confirm the safety and compliance of their work within 48 hours of works being completed. | Construction | £35,000 |
| Kitchen equipment maintenance 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversSchool and office kitchen inspections and maintenance. | Construction | £55,000 |
| Kitchen equipment cleaning 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversAnnual deep cleaning of kitchen equipment and ventilation including ducting. Information on products used in cleaning to be provided to Unity before undertaking work. | Construction | £55,000 |
| Building and construction small works up to £300,000 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversThe supply of materials and labour to carry out general builders work including all of the above but not limited to such and items such as internal and external demolition, reinstatement, Playground equipment removal or installation, window and door replacement, building of walls, forming and chasing, plastering and other construction or refurbishment related works up to the value of £300,000. | Construction | £200,000 |
| Major Building and construction works over £300,000 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot coversThe supply of materials and labour to carry out general builders work including all of the above but not limited to such and items such as internal and external demolition, reinstatement, Playground equipment removal or installation, window and door replacement, building of walls, forming and chasing, plastering and other construction related works over the value of £300,000. | Construction | £320,000 |
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 007858-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 026378-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 026398-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 026905-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 007858-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 January 2026, last updated 24 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.