Award

Smallholdings and Agricultural Estate Management Services (2024)

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2025 at 11:22

Tender

17 Oct 2024 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) has tendered a contract for Smallholdings and Agricultural Estate Management Services under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Open Procedure. Categorised under Real Estate Agency Services, this procurement aims to manage smallholdings estates and other rural lands of WSCC. The process began with an award notice on 12th February 2025, highlighting an estimated contract value of £350,000 over five years, with an initial contract period starting on 1st April 2025 for two years and the option to extend for an additional three years. The procurement covers the provision of varied services such as asset optimisation, property disposal, granting of farm business tenancies, acquisition of freehold properties, and more within West Sussex (region UKJ2). Bids were evaluated based on the price per quality point method and awarded to BNP Paribas Real Estate.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in real estate management, agricultural estate services, and property consultancy. Particularly, businesses capable of providing comprehensive property management services, asset optimisation, and effective land negotiations would benefit. The contract is designed for the sole use of WSCC, providing a stable, long-term project for businesses meeting the stringent quality and technical criteria set out by WSCC. This procurement is particularly suited for large-scale firms that can ensure consistent and high-quality management services throughout the contract duration.

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Notice Title

Smallholdings and Agricultural Estate Management Services (2024)

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of Smallholding and Agricultural Estate Management Services was tendered by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) Open Procedure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract for the provision of Smallholding and Agricultural Estate Management Services was 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.

The Contract has been 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. Additional information: The tenders were evaluated using the price per quality point method.

Renewal: 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ad27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004694-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£167,725 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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 1RG
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
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE

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