Estimated Value
Up to £1,250,000
Deadline
30 January 2026
Published
12 August 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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 Mechanical Services package (including AC, AHU’s, Boiler Servicing, gas and pressure system testing) all in accordance with SFG20 and the final ITT documents.
Eligibility & compliance
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.
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Award Details
Key Integrated Services
£1,250,000
CHL Mechanical Services
£1,250,000
Orton Electrical Services Ltd
£1,250,000
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
AEFM Limited
£2m
total awarded
- 2
Greater Manchester Community Lettings
2 contracts wonlatest 5 May 2026ends 30 Apr 2029£500,000
total awarded
- 3
LYRECO UK LIMITED
£4m
total awarded
- 4
SJF Electrics
1 contract wonlatest 9 Sept 2026ends 31 Aug 2029£2m
total awarded
- 5
EFT Systems
1 contract wonlatest 9 Sept 2026ends 31 Aug 2029£2m
total awarded
AEFM Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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STAR ACADEMIESKey Dates
Published
12 August 2026
Submission deadline
30 January 2026
Notice type
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