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SBC1224 Provision of Estate Agent Services for the Advertisement and Sale of a 24 Unit Scheme

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2025 at 07:56

Tender

16 Dec 2024 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "SBC1224 Provision of Estate Agent Services for the Advertisement and Sale of a 24 Unit Scheme" was managed by Stevenage Borough Council, a regional authority based in Stevenage, UK. This tender falls under the services category of real estate agency services and is aimed at the valuation, marketing, and sale confirmation of a newly constructed 24-unit development at Walpole Court, Kenilworth Close, Stevenage. The tender, conducted through an open procedure, reached the award stage on 3rd June 2025, with the contract having been signed on the same day. Stevenage Borough Council chose Sequence UK Ltd as the successful supplier, marking the tender status as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in real estate agency services, especially those with expertise in managing and selling new residential developments. The project involves marketing and sale of both three-bedroom and four-bedroom houses, providing avenues for growth within a robust sector. The tender's open procedure reflects its competitive nature, with potential benefits for both large corporations and SMEs within the UKH23 region and beyond. Submissions involved detailed quality and price criteria, providing a favourable environment for businesses that can demonstrate high service quality and competitive pricing strategies. The contract, valued at £144,000, provides substantial scope for the contracted firm, particularly with regard to a project of strategic importance to Stevenage Borough Council.

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Notice Title

SBC1224 Provision of Estate Agent Services for the Advertisement and Sale of a 24 Unit Scheme

Notice Description

An Estate Agent is required to value, market and confirm sales at the Council's new development of 24 units with associated parking at the existing Walpole Court, Kenilworth Close, Stevenage. The development involves the new build construction of 24 new private sale dwellings, consisting of 10 x four-bedroom houses, and 14 x three-bedroom houses. The scheme is in the early construction phase and has an estimated completion of Spring 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An Estate Agent is required to value, market and confirm sales at the Council's new development of 24 units with associated parking at the existing Walpole Court, Kenilworth Close, Stevenage. The development involves the new build construction of 24 new private sale dwellings, consisting of 10 x four-bedroom houses, and 14 x three-bedroom houses. The scheme is in the early construction phase and has an estimated completion of Spring 2027.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for up to 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c869
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029354-2025
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@stevenage.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1438242775

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEQUENCE

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