This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2025 at 09:11

Award

18 Jul 2025 at 08:41

Tender

01 May 2025 at 13:53

Planning

14 Mar 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Lincolnshire Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for appointing an asset manager for the Freshney Place Shopping Centre, located in Grimsby (DN31 1ED), falling under the industry category of commercial property management and building facilities management services. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the award confirmed on 29th September 2025. The management contract will commence on 1st October 2025 and extend until 30th September 2028, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. Executed under UK legislation 2023/54, the engagement reflects the sub-central government public authority's strategic efforts to enhance property management in the region.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses in the service sector, particularly those specialising in property and facility management. With a contract value of £594,000 gross, businesses can leverage this to establish a sustained partnership with a public sector entity. SMEs, which accounted for the majority of the bids, are well-positioned to engage, especially those that can offer expertise in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and value-added services such as the development of the centre. The inclusion of renewal options and potential contract modifications underscores the possibilities for ongoing collaboration and growth, facilitating an environment that nurtures long-term business development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Freshney Place Shopping Centre Asset Manager

Notice Description

North East Lincolnshire Council (The Owner) is seeking to appoint and asset manager to manage the Freshney Place Shopping Centre, DN31 1ED.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: While no further modifications are anticipated at this time, the Owner reserves the right to modify the Agreement at any point within its term, in line with Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023 in any of the following ways: The Owner may vary the Agreement to incorporate the management of the Food Hall and Market into the scope of the Agreement and/or, If agreed in the business plan, the Asset Manager's duties and services may be varied to include additional duties in relation to development of the Centre. Further details can be found in the associated tender documents.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060349-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

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


CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property management services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
30 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-05-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North East Lincolnshire Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Postcode Area
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUEENSBERRY REAL ESTATE (UK) LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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