Tender

Estate Agency Services

CONNEXUS HOMES LIMITED

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Tender

14 Oct 2024 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Connexus Homes Limited, a housing association based in Craven Arms, is inviting tenders for estate agency services under the title "Estate Agency Services". This tender is categorised under real estate agency services and involves assisting in the sale of commercial and domestic properties, land sales, and obtaining EPC certificates. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period closing on 13 November 2024. The contract will initially run for three years, potentially extending annually up to a total of five years. Services will be performed across Shropshire and Herefordshire, with properties to be sold through private treaties or physical auctions. Key dates include the invitation date for the second stage on 18 November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for estate agents with robust local knowledge and expertise in the sale of properties and land. Ideal candidates should have an online and physical presence in the local areas and should be adept at creating comprehensive marketing strategies that include local newspaper advertisements, for sale signs, marketing brochures, and necessary EPC certificates. The selective procurement method will assess bidders on relevant expertise, previous experience, and capacity, with a preference for those possessing RICS Residential Agency qualifications and demonstrable financial stability over the last two years. This opportunity will be particularly beneficial for estate agencies looking to expand their operations within the Shropshire and Herefordshire regions.

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Notice Title

Estate Agency Services

Notice Description

The aim of this tender is to appoint a panel of two Estate Agents to assist Connexus predominately in the sale of commercial and domestic properties, land sales and obtaining EPC certificates where the current one has expired.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Connexus expect all properties to be sold by private treaty or physically auctioned locally depending on the condition and location. The Estate Agent should provide Connexus with a marketing strategy in each case, that must not include on-line or modern auctions. Connexus expect the appointed Estate Agents to have both an online and physical presence in local areas. Connexus expect the appointed Estate Agents to include all relevant market material including local newspaper advertisement, photography, for sale signs, marketing brochures and EPC certificates where required.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial period of three years, following which initial period, the contract may be extended annually up to a maximum total length of five years (i.e. to 31/03/2030) if mutually agreed between Connexus and the successful tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04abd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033010-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

70122100 - Land sale services

70123000 - Sale of real estate

70123100 - Sale of residential real estate

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

70311000 - Residential building rental or sale services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342400 - Auction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONNEXUS HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Jayne Stringer
Contact Email
jayne.stringer@connexus-group.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3332313233

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAVEN ARMS
Postcode
SY7 9BW
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Church Stretton and Craven Arms
Westminster Constituency
South Shropshire

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