We’re reviewing our facilities services on campus.

Overview

What it is: Re-procuring the contracts for services such as cleaning and general building maintenance, collectively known as facilities management.

Why it’s better for you: A new facilities management supplier will help the University provide a first-class facilites management service which puts our campus community of students, staff and visitors at the heart of what we do. 

Why it’s better for the University: Re-procuring our facilties management contracts will allow Sussex to bring some services in house, while also retaining the sector-leading experience and expertise of a dedicated facilities management supplier.

When it’s happening: Following the completion of the tender process and the announcement of the successful bidder in March 2025, the new facilities management supplier will be in place as part of a partnership with Sussex by July 2025.

How it will launch: Full details will be provided via staff news channels.

Whats happening

The University is seeking an facilities management supplier who can ensure that we receive an excellent service quality and value for money. Our partnership will be founded on high levels of innovation, the intelligent use of technology, and a clear focus creating a sustainable and fully inclusive campus for our whole community. Our facilities management services will be simple and quick to access, ensuring that our campus operates smoothly while remaining safe, clean and secure.

Timeline

Follow our step-by-step process to see the stages the project will go through. 

Facilities management

  1. Consultation

    Extensive consultation took place with the campus community in early 2023. The information and feedback from our campus community helped us to decide that a hybrid facilities management model, where some services are brought in-house, best suits Sussex’s needs and capabilities. 

  2. Procurement

    During 2024 we have worked with potential suppliers through a process called ‘competitive dialogue’ to understand what suppliers can offer to Sussex, and how the organisations can work together. Final bids from suppliers will be submitted by Christmas.

  3. Select the successful bidder

    The new supplier, as well as more details of the future model, will be announced in March 2025.

  4. Move to the new service

    The new services will be mobilised between April and June 2025, before going live at the start of July.

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