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EPP0317

CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

Castle Point Borough Council, in partnership with the Essex Procurement Partnership, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for asset valuation services under the ESPO framework 2700_22. The contract, identified as EPP0317, involves delivering real estate agency services and is valued at £89,375. Services will be provided at a location in England, with the contract set to start on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2031. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically tailored to real estate agency services, and was procured through a further competition involving Lot 1.3A Fixed Asset Valuation. The procurement process is deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with Castle Point Borough Council acting as the buyer.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in real estate and asset valuation services. Winning the contract ensures long-term collaboration with a local authority, likely benefiting businesses capable of delivering diverse valuation services across varied properties. Given its focus on asset valuation, companies with expertise in property evaluation, estate management, and competitive pricing will find themselves well-positioned to compete for such contracts, potentially expanding their footprint in the public sector services market within the East of England. The awarded supplier, WILKS HEAD & EVE LLP, exemplifies the potential for growth, affirming the viability for similar businesses to thrive in this industry.

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Notice Title

EPP0317

Notice Description

Castle Point Borough Council (the Authority), through the Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), is appointing a Consultant to provide asset valuation services for varying purposes. Procured via a further competition under ESPO framework 2700_22, Estates Management Professional Services, via Lot 1.3A Fixed Asset Valuation (East of England)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb6baeda-1c41-4f01-9002-5dcac1366dc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ebca64-fb92-43d6-925d-9c3700911b9e
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£89,375 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BENFLEET
Postcode
SS7 1TF
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Castle Point
Electoral Ward
Thundersley South
Westminster Constituency
Castle Point

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILKS HEAD & EVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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