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17 Jul 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has finalised the procurement process for its "Asset Disposal Management Consultancy" project, which is part of their Framework for Change agenda. This contract involved a direct award to Atkins Realis PPS Ltd through Lot 1 of Pagabo's National Framework for Professional Services in Construction and Premises 2024. The procurement falls under the consultative engineering and construction services industry category. The total contract value, including VAT, amounts to £175,516, with the contract period running from 15th January 2026 to 14th January 2027. This procurement was conducted using a direct award method, and all services are to be delivered within England, UK. The 'award' stage was completed, with the award publication date being 17th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in asset management consultancy services. Companies with experience in handling large asset disposal projects and providing strategic advice on property sales will find this opportunity appealing. Although the direct award method was used, the conditions surrounding such consultancy works suggest potential future opportunities, especially for SMEs, which align with Sefton Council's procurement suitability criteria promoting their involvement. Engaging with frameworks like Pagabo can position businesses to more effectively compete for similar consultative engineering contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Asset Disposal Management Consultancy

Notice Description

Sefton Council has a significant Asset Disposal Programme in place covering a number of sites and properties, the sales of which are required to fund the Councils Framework for Change agenda. The Council is appointing a supplier for the provision of Asset Management Consultancy Advice in connection with its Asset Disposal Programme. This is a direct award from Lot 1 of Pagabo's National Framework for Professional Services in Construction and Premises 2024 (reference AVP-TEA-3001) Estimated costs: PS87,758 inc VAT at 20% per year / PS175,516 inc VAT at 20% over the life of the contract including extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d93b3b63-2a13-4e74-b441-5289386d8212
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e414dfa-fc8c-47b1-b87b-844a03689284
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,516 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,516 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
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
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS REALIS PPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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