Award

External Landlord Intervention 2025

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2025 at 09:07

Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council, acting as the buying authority, has completed the procurement process for the "External Landlord Intervention 2025" project, designed to tackle high vacancy rates in key towns such as Ammanford, Carmarthen, and Llanelli. This procurement, held under the open competition method, falls under the services category, focusing on consultancy to aid in commercial property management, infrastructure works, and development consultancy. Urban Foundry Ltd has been awarded the contract as the supplier, which remains active from 21st May 2025 until 31st January 2026, with a contract valuation of £156,000 GBP gross.

This contract presents vital business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs involved in consultancy services related to infrastructure, construction, and property management. Businesses specialising in innovative solutions to reinvigorate unused properties can leverage this opportunity, highlighting their expertise in collaboration with local authorities and property stakeholders. The competitive procurement landscape signifies substantial opportunity for enterprises looking to expand into public sector projects within the Welsh regions, where sub-central government regulations apply.

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Notice Title

External Landlord Intervention 2025

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council has contracted with an experienced consultant to help deliver External Landlord Intervention to address the high vacant property rates across all three primary towns in Carmarthenshire (Ammanford, Carmarthen and Llanelli).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031149-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property management services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hayley Davies
Contact Email
haldavies@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URBAN FOUNDRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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