Soft FM, Asset Compliance and Security Services

Framework Agreement Description

The Soft FM, Asset Compliance and Security Services Framework is a full and comprehensive framework agreement covering key areas of soft facilities management for the public sector. The framework is regionalised across all 32 lots and encompasses a range of SMEs, service specialists and large nationwide providers. This broad framework covers security services, which includes the supply, installation and maintenance of security and fire alarms. Under the asset compliance lot of the framework, PAT testing and asbestos removal is covered. While the soft facilities management service lot includes cleaning services and grounds and garden maintenance. Within this framework agreement, you can also access a total facilities management services lot, which includes soft facilities management, asset compliance and security services.

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Framework Agreement Information

When does the framework start?
20 July 2020 - 19 July 2022
(with the possibility of a 2 years extension)

Who can take advantage?
The framework agreement is free to access for all Public Sector Organisations across the United Kingdom

What does the framework cover?
LOT 1 SECURITY SERVICES
1.1 Guarding Fixed and Mobile
1.2 Security Services Assessment and Design
1.3 Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Security Alarms, Fire Alarms and Access Control Systems
1.4 Supply, Installation and Maintenance of CCTV Systems
1.5 Staff Call/Lone Working Devices and Monitoring
1.6 Total Security Services Solution (Lots 1.1 - 1.5)
1.7 Porterage
1.8 Courier Services
LOT 2 ASSET COMPLIANCE
2.1 Asbestos Management
2.2 Asbestos Removal
2.3 Demolition Services
2.4 Lift Maintenance
2.5 Legionella and Water Treatment Services
2.6 Fire Risk Assessments and Consultancy Services
2.7 Passive Fire Safety
2.8 Active Fire Safety
2.9 PAT Testing
2.10 Pneumatic Tube Systems
LOT 3 SOFT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICE
3.1 Pest Control
3.2 Cleaning Services including Deep Clean/Specialist Cleaning
3.3 Cleaning Consumables
3.4 Laundry Services
3.5 Grounds and Gardens Maintenance
3.6 Grounds and Hard Surface Landscaping and Maintenance
3.7 Grounds and Gardens - Tree Management
3.8 Gritting, Snow Clearance and Winter Services
3.9 Window Cleaning Internal
3.10 Window Cleaning External
3.11 Catering Services General (+ optional retail outlets)
3.12 Catering Services Corporate
3.13 Total Soft Facilities Management (Lots 3.1 - 3.12)
LOT 4 TOTAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SOFT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, ASSET COMPLIANCE AND SECURITY SERVICES)

What are the benefits of using this framework?
• OJEU AVOIDANCE
A compliant procurement exercise has been already undertaken to ensure that the framework suppliers meet all key standards and requirements, saving valuable time and resources
• DIRECT AWARD
Ability to directly award a contract to approved suppliers on the framework providing a timely and compliant route to market to meet your requirements.
• MINI-COMPETITION
Opportunity to run a mini-competition to meet the bespoke requirements of each organisation as well as helping to drive further competitive pricing.
• QUALITY OF SERVICE PROVISION
The experience and capability of suppliers has been robustly tested via the process to establish the framework agreement giving full confidence in the approved suppliers
• MANAGED SERVICE SOLUTION
Ability to take over the management of all or a bundle of services from all sub lots listed in the framework agreement and deliver a Total Managed Service Solution.

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Which suppliers are on the framework?

Related Frameworks

You might also be interested to find out more about our related frameworks:

Construction Consultancy Services

Design, Furniture and Appliances

Hard Facilities Management (Hard FM)

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