Loan Finance Tender

Falmouth Exeter Plus is seeking proposals from qualified lenders to provide loan finance services to refinance existing borrowing arrangements and support the university's long-term financial strategy. The estimated total value of the contract is 4,000,000 GBP excluding VAT, or 4,800,000 GBP including VAT, with an estimated performance period running from February 8, 2027, to February 10, 2031. This procurement follows an open procedure governed by the Government Procurement Agreement. The award will be based on a weighted evaluation consisting of commercial factors at 60 percent, technical factors at 30 percent, and sustainability and social value at 10 percent. Technical evaluations will focus on the proposal, relationship management, reporting and support, and experience and capability. Additionally, bidders must pass a pre-qualification questionnaire and provide details regarding carbon reduction policies and social value benefits, such as community investment and apprenticeship opportunities. Proposals must be submitted in English via the electronic portal by December 11, 2026, at 12:00pm.