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Management of Churchgate Shopping Centre, Hitchin, Hertfordshire - AWARDED - AWARD

NHDC - ENTERPRISE

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12 May 2025 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the management of Churchgate Shopping Centre in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, has been completed by North Hertfordshire District Council ('the Council') through an open procedure. The contract pertains to property management services categorised under commercial property management, and the Council announced the award on 12 May 2025. Praxis Real Estate has been selected as the supplier, with the contract spanning from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2030. The buying organisation, NHDC - Enterprise, is situated in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, alongside the designated East of England location for the contract implementation.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for firms involved in real estate and property management, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are identified as suitable candidates. With the focus on managing leases, tenant compliance, and undertaking repairs, businesses providing comprehensive property management services on a fee or contract basis could find substantial growth potential. The openness of the procurement method encourages competitive entry and innovation within this essential industry in the East of England region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management of Churchgate Shopping Centre, Hitchin, Hertfordshire - AWARDED - AWARD

Notice Description

THIS PROJECT HAS NOW BEEN AWARDED North Hertfordshire District Council (the 'Council') own Churchgate Shopping Centre in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. The Council is re-tendering the contract for the management of the shopping centre. Extending to 33 lettings, the management will include day to day management of the leases/licences, ensuring tenant compliance of lease covenants; inspections and arranging repair and maintenance works; compliance for health and safety; rent reviews, lease renewals and new lettings; together with managing the service charge. The centre is earmarked for longer term redevelopment. Further information is available in the procurement documents. For the purposes of this tender the Council offers interested suppliers an opportunity to visit the site on 14 November 2024. Interested suppliers will be required to notify the Council of their attendance before 12 noon on 12 November 2024 through the Council e- procurement portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc621110-961a-4705-bc16-ba7500e5f17b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

70332200 - Commercial property management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£282,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHDC - ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG6 3JF
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Letchworth South West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRAXIS REAL ESTATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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