UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Solihull College & University Centre is looking for a qualified security systems integrator to 1. Install new pedestrian turnstiles and upgrade the access control system from TDSi to AMAG Symmetry at Woodlands Campus. The project will run from July to August 2025, with testing in August 2025 and Go live Ready for the start of term in September. 2. Complete planned preventative maintenance, emergency call outs and remedial repairs from the period starting immediately following installation for 14 months to 31 October 2026 Please see the tender guidance available for free download at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

The tender requirement is for a contract for the provision of Skills for Jobs support within the boroughs of Solihull North and Shirley West only. The purpose of the tender is to deliver, high quality provision that complements the College offer, enhances opportunities available to residents, meets the needs of employers and any skills gaps, and/or benefits the local community within the specified boroughs. Please see the tender guidance within the tender pack available for download free of charge via https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

Solihull College & University Centre are looking to improve STEM facilities at Woodlands Campus with an extension and refurbishment works to provide a larger Motor Vehicle Workshop and enhanced facilities, and the construction of a new Brickwork Workshop, ready for curriculum delivery in the 26/27 academic year.  2 Lots were tendered. An award has been made for Lot 1 Motor Vehicle Workshop  only. Lot 2 Brick Workshop award decision has been delayed.

The contract for provision of furniture and associated services will cover typical requirements for a Further Education institution including but not limited to supply of operator chairs, desks, tambor units etc. The College may also have ad hoc capital requirements to refurbish key areas of the College sites i.e. conference centre, specialist workshop / laboratory furniture, refectory and break out study areas – tendering organisations must therefore have the capacity to provide project management and installation services as part of the provision.

Solihull College & University Centre is tendering for Waste Services. The contract with our current incumbent is due to expire on 31.07.25 and to ensure ongoing compliance to the Procurement Act Regulations, the College is inviting contractors to tender for Waste Management Services across all campuses, commencing 01.08.2025. It should be noted that the site visit is mandatory for this tender, this will take place on Thursday 10.04.2025 and cover all campuses; therefore it will take the whole day. Travel between sites will be required.

The Service comprises of a fully managed Community Support Worker "CSW" placement provision to meet the educational and social needs of deaf learners while at the College. Deaf Support Services fall under Social and Other Specific Services listed under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘PCR’). This means that the Light Touch Regime of the PCR apply to this requirement

The College has a requirement for College fire safety systems (Fire, Emergency Lighting, Extinguishers and Lightning Protection) across all campuses. The tender will include provision for PPM and Installation works and is divided into Lots. Please see the guidance for further information.