Tender

Smallholdings and Agricultural Estate Management Services (2024)

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Oct 2024 at 08:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of Smallholdings and Agricultural Estate Management Services. The contract, classified under "Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis" (CPV code 70300000), covers comprehensive management activities such as day-to-day operations, asset optimisation, property disposal, and the granting of farm business tenancies. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, employing an open procedure as per PCR 2015 regulations. The tender period ends on 21 November 2024, with the contract due to commence on 1 April 2025. The initial contract term is set for two years, with a potential extension of up to three additional years, making a total possible duration of five years. The services are to be performed in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically around Chichester (PO19 1RQ).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural estate management, particularly those specialising in property optimisation and valuation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as stated in the suitability criteria. Businesses that provide comprehensive property and land management services, including lease negotiations, market valuations, and dispute resolution, will find this contract highly relevant and beneficial for growth. The projected total contract value is £350,000 (excluding VAT) over the full term, supporting consistent business activity and financial stability for the winning bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smallholdings and Agricultural Estate Management Services (2024)

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of Smallholding and Agricultural Estate Management Services is being tendered by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) Open Procedure. A summary of the requirement is given below: - Day-to-day management of the smallholdings estate and the County Council's Other Rural Land - Asset Optimisation and Option Appraisals of Property - Pre-Marketing - The Disposal of Property - Granting of Farm Business Tenancies (equipped holdings) - Granting of New Leases, Sub-Leases or Licences Grant and Renewal of Farm Business Tenancies greater than 5 years - Grant & Renewal of Farm Business Tenancies, Leases and Licences less than 5 years - Rent Reviews (Smallholdings Estate) - Rent Reviews, Lease Breaks, Lease Expiries and Renewals in respect of the Leasing & Licensing of Property - Acquisition of Freehold Properties - Property Acquisitions under the Statutory Blight Notice Procedure for Agricultural Land and Buildings Only - Negotiation of Easements, Wayleaves and Other Sundry Negotiations - Provision of Market Valuations - Land Tribunal and Courts, Arbitration and Similar Dispute Resolution Case Work - Tree advice and assessments The estimated annual value of the Contract is PS70,000 (ex VAT). The estimated total value of the Contract is PS350,000 (ex VAT) over the full term, including any extensions. However, no guarantee or commitment can be given regarding the initial and future value of any work arising from the Contract. It is anticipated that the Contract will be awarded for an initial term of 2 years from the Contract Commencement Date, 01.04.25, with an option to extend on the same Terms and Conditions at WSCC's discretion by up to an additional 3 years in any combination. The maximum duration of the Contract will therefore be 5 years. The Contract is for the sole use of WSCC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-596374b0-09f8-4bdb-bbbf-c6a4cc2c078a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab319512-df3f-4598-bf34-9acb2d3416e4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Robinson
Contact Email
david.robinson@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

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