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GB-Nottingham: AP25026 - County Farms Management

ARC PROPERTY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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20 Feb 2026 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Nottinghamshire County Council's County Farms Management services involves a direct award under the ESPO's Estates Management Professional Services Framework to Carter Jonas LLP, valued at £432,604. Managed by Arc Property Services Partnership Limited, the contract spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2030. This initiative falls under the 'Real estate services' category within the East Midlands region, UK, and has undergone a procedural adjustment due to high quotation prices exceeding initial estimates. This resulted in a compliant, convertible contract aligned with Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract award was published on 20th February 2026, highlighting the service scope which includes tenant, property, financial, strategic, and environmental management, alongside community engagement.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in comprehensive estate management services, such as tenancy agreements, property upkeep, and sustainable environmental practices. Larger firms with robust infrastructure and strategic planning capabilities would be well-suited to compete in this field, particularly those specialising in rural estate and farm management within the real estate services industry. The contract also involves significant community engagement initiatives, providing opportunities for businesses focusing on educational and public access projects to collaborate with Nottinghamshire County Council, thereby fostering local development and community involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Nottingham: AP25026 - County Farms Management

Notice Description

Direct award under ESPO's Estates Management Professional Services Framework (ref: 2700_22) for the provision of management services related to the Nottinghamshire County Council County Farms and green spaces portfolio. Originally estimated to be a below threshold procurement, 3 quotations were sought and assessed on a price/quaility basis of 30%/70%. Upon receipt of the quotations, the prices were higher than originally estimated and so the contract was deemed to be a convertible contract in line with Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023. Therefore a compliant route was sought due to the tight timescales requirement for the service. The services were directly awarded to the supplier on the basis that they scored full marks for price and quaility on the original quotations. The key responsibilities of the contract include: * Tenant Management: Finding and managing tenants for the farms, potentially including marketing, preparation of tenancy agreements, and rent collection. * Property Management: Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of farm buildings, land, and infrastructure. * Financial Management: Managing budgets, expenses, and potentially even revenue generation related to the farms. * Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing plans for the long-term sustainability and development of the farms. * Provision of an Annual Asset Valuations for the purposes of Nottinghamshire County Council's financial accounts. * Environmental Management: Implementing sustainable farming practices, managing biodiversity, and promoting environmental stewardship. * Community Engagement: Facilitating community involvement in the county farms estate, including educational initiatives and public access opportunities. The contract will be in place for an initial 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86383396-8596-46fb-8bc3-68cd1afebc90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d1527db-d5d7-4b78-ae3d-299547891545
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£432,604 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£432,604 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
ARC PROPERTY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6BT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARTER JONAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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