Apprenticeship Enrolment, Delivery and Quality Management Platform – Request for Engagement (RFE)
Bedford College is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to explore apprenticeship enrolment, delivery and quality management platform solutions.
The engagement seeks to gather market insight, understand supplier capability, identify emerging innovation, and help inform the College's future procurement strategy and requirements.
The exercise consists of:
Request for Engagement (RFE)
Soft Market Testing Questionnaire
Innovation Discovery Form
Supplier Capability Survey
Optional supplier demonstrations and concept presentations
This is a pre-market engagement exercise only and is not a tender, invitation to tender, request for quotation, or call for competition. Participation is voluntary and will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process. The College may subsequently undertake a formal procurement process following completion of this engagement.
Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre; Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project
Bedford College is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Contractor to undertake the careful decommissioning, strip out and disposal of the existing main heating and hot water generation plant and the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a new main heating and hot water generation system to comply fully with the tender drawings, specifications and schedules provided.
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Window Cleaning Service
Bedford College is seeking a single, reliable provider to deliver a high-quality window cleaning service across all campuses in Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The appointed contractor must demonstrate best value, transparent costing, and the ability to maintain consistently excellent standards throughout the contract term. Full details of the building specifications and cleaning frequency requirements are included within the tender pack. This contract is offered on 1-year extensions up to maximum of four years
Bedford College is seeking a single, reliable provider to deliver a high-quality window cleaning service across all campuses in Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The appointed contractor must demonstrate best value, transparent costing, and the ability to maintain consistently excellent standards throughout the contract term. Full details of the building specifications and cleaning frequency requirements are included within the tender pack. This contract is offered on 1-year extensions up to maximum of four years
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CA18437 - Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre; Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project
Bedford College is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Contractor to undertake the careful decommissioning, strip out and disposal of the existing main heating and hot water generation plant and the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a new main heating and hot water generation system to comply fully with the tender drawings, specifications and schedules provided.
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CA18409 - Apprenticeship Enrolment, Delivery and Quality Management Platform - Request for Engagement (RFE)
Bedford College is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to explore apprenticeship enrolment, delivery and quality management platform solutions.
The engagement seeks to gather market insight, understand supplier capability, identify emerging innovation, and help inform the College's future procurement strategy and requirements.
The exercise consists of:
Request for Engagement (RFE)
Soft Market Testing Questionnaire
Innovation Discovery Form
Supplier Capability Survey
Optional supplier demonstrations and concept presentations
This is a pre-market engagement exercise only and is not a tender, invitation to tender, request for quotation, or call for competition. Participation is voluntary and will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process. The College may subsequently undertake a formal procurement process following completion of this engagement.
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Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.
Pre-Market Engagement – Provision of Internal Audit Services
Bedford College is undertaking a pre-market engagement (PME) exercise ahead of a planned procurement for the provision of internal audit services. The purpose of this engagement is to inform potential providers of the College's requirements, gather market feedback on the proposed scope and approach, and help shape a procurement process that secures a high-quality and cost-effective service. The anticipated scope includes the delivery of a risk-based internal audit service across the College and its subsidiaries, annual audit planning, reporting to the Audit Committee, and advisory support as required. This engagement is for market consultation purposes only and is not an invitation to tender, request for quotation, or call for competition. Participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process
CA18344 - Pre-Market Engagement - Provision of Internal Audit Services
Bedford College is undertaking a pre-market engagement (PME) exercise ahead of a planned procurement for the provision of internal audit services. The purpose of this engagement is to inform potential providers of the College's requirements, gather market feedback on the proposed scope and approach, and help shape a procurement process that secures a high-quality and cost-effective service. The anticipated scope includes the delivery of a risk-based internal audit service across the College and its subsidiaries, annual audit planning, reporting to the Audit Committee, and advisory support as required. This engagement is for market consultation purposes only and is not an invitation to tender, request for quotation, or call for competition. Participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process
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CA18341 - Pre-Market Engagement - Furniture Supply Solutions for Bedford College
Bedford College is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to gather information from suppliers regarding furniture products and related services. This exercise is for information gathering and market intelligence purposes only and does not constitute a procurement, tender opportunity, invitation to quote, or commitment to purchase. Responses may be used to inform future procurement strategies and requirements.
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Pre-Market Engagement – Furniture Supply Solutions for Bedford College
Bedford College is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to gather information from suppliers regarding furniture products and related services. This exercise is for information gathering and market intelligence purposes only and does not constitute a procurement, tender opportunity, invitation to quote, or commitment to purchase. Responses may be used to inform future procurement strategies and requirements.
Bedford College is seeking indicative quotations from suppliers for catering and kitchen equipment for the Bedford College Hub. Suppliers are invited to provide pricing, lead times, warranty information and product specifications
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Request for Engagement (RFE) – Catering & Kitchen Equipment Quotations
Bedford College is seeking indicative quotations from suppliers for catering and kitchen equipment for the Bedford College Hub. Suppliers are invited to provide pricing, lead times, warranty information and product specifications
CA18332 - Pre-Market Engagement: Supply and Delivery of Furniture and Furnishings for the Business Hub
Bedford College is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to obtain indicative quotations and market intelligence for the proposed Business Hub project.
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Pre-Market Engagement: Supply and Delivery of Furniture and Furnishings for the Business Hub
Bedford College is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to obtain indicative quotations and market intelligence for the proposed Business Hub project.
CA18308 - Pre-Market Engagement: Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Hot Water Boilers and Chilled/Ambient Water Dispensers
Preliminary Market Engagement (PME): Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Hot Water Boilers and Chilled/Ambient Drinking Water Dispensers
The Bedford College Group is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to gain a better understanding of the current market and available solutions relating to the provision of hot water boilers and chilled/ambient drinking water dispensers across its estate.
The purpose of this engagement is to obtain insight from suppliers regarding the supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and support of drinking water and hot water dispensing equipment, together with associated servicing, filtration, hygiene management, lifecycle maintenance and customer support arrangements. The College is seeking to understand current market capabilities, emerging technologies, sustainable solutions, innovative delivery models and best practice approaches that may assist in shaping future requirements.
Through this engagement, the College wishes to explore the feasibility of a single supplier providing a comprehensive end-to-end service across multiple sites, including equipment provision, installation, planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, servicing and ongoing contract support. Suppliers are invited to provide feedback on equipment options, commercial models, maintenance approaches, implementation considerations, risk factors and any opportunities to improve value for money and service delivery.
Information gathered through this exercise will be used to inform the College's understanding of the marketplace, support the development of its future requirements and procurement strategy, and assist in determining the most appropriate approach for any potential future procurement.
This Preliminary Market Engagement is being undertaken solely for market research and information-gathering purposes. It does not constitute a call for competition, invitation to tender, request for quotation, or any commitment by The Bedford College Group to commence a procurement process or award a contract. Participation in this exercise will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in relation to any future procurement activity.
Interested organisations are invited to review the accompanying Preliminary Market Engagement documentation and complete the questionnaire via the MultiQuote portal.
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Pre-Market Engagement: Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Hot Water Boilers and Chilled/Ambient Water Dispensers
Preliminary Market Engagement (PME): Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Hot Water Boilers and Chilled/Ambient Drinking Water Dispensers
The Bedford College Group is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to gain a better understanding of the current market and available solutions relating to the provision of hot water boilers and chilled/ambient drinking water dispensers across its estate.
The purpose of this engagement is to obtain insight from suppliers regarding the supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and support of drinking water and hot water dispensing equipment, together with associated servicing, filtration, hygiene management, lifecycle maintenance and customer support arrangements. The College is seeking to understand current market capabilities, emerging technologies, sustainable solutions, innovative delivery models and best practice approaches that may assist in shaping future requirements.
Through this engagement, the College wishes to explore the feasibility of a single supplier providing a comprehensive end-to-end service across multiple sites, including equipment provision, installation, planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, servicing and ongoing contract support. Suppliers are invited to provide feedback on equipment options, commercial models, maintenance approaches, implementation considerations, risk factors and any opportunities to improve value for money and service delivery.
Information gathered through this exercise will be used to inform the College's understanding of the marketplace, support the development of its future requirements and procurement strategy, and assist in determining the most appropriate approach for any potential future procurement.
This Preliminary Market Engagement is being undertaken solely for market research and information-gathering purposes. It does not constitute a call for competition, invitation to tender, request for quotation, or any commitment by The Bedford College Group to commence a procurement process or award a contract. Participation in this exercise will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in relation to any future procurement activity.
Interested organisations are invited to review the accompanying Preliminary Market Engagement documentation and complete the questionnaire via the MultiQuote portal.