Tender

SBC 0126 Provision of Property Management Services and Business Support Services at the Business Technology Centre (BTC) and Chells Industrial Units (CIU)

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 14:19

Planning

18 Jul 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

Stevenage Borough Council is actively seeking tenders for the provision of Property Management Services and Business Support Services at its Business Technology Centre (BTC) in Bessemer Drive and Chells Industrial Units (CIU) in The Glebe, Stevenage. This public procurement process is within the services industry category and follows an open procurement method, inviting companies to participate in a transparent and competitive process. The tender phase is underway, with submissions accepted until 27th February 2026 and the award to be finalised by 8th April 2026. Located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire (region UKH23), this contract offers a potential initial term of five years with the option to extend for an additional two years. The total contract value is estimated at £9,430,500, highlighting the considerable scale and importance of this service to the local economy.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in property management and business consultancy services. Those with expertise in facilities management, consultancy, and business development are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. By securing this contract, businesses can capitalise on maintaining high occupancy rates and providing comprehensive services at these strategic business accommodations in Stevenage, supporting both office and industrial tenants. Moreover, businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions, fostering a vibrant business ecosystem, and offering effective use of space and resources will find this project particularly aligned with their growth ambitions. The council’s commitment to enhancing local economic growth and job creation further underscores the potential benefits of engaging in this tender opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

SBC 0126 Provision of Property Management Services and Business Support Services at the Business Technology Centre (BTC) and Chells Industrial Units (CIU)

Notice Description

Stevenage Borough Council are currently seeking tenders for the Provision of Property Management Services and Business Support Services at the Business Technology Centre (BTC), Bessemer Drive, Stevenage, SG1 2DX and Chells Industrial Units (CIU), The Glebe, Chells Way, Stevenage, SG2 0LQ. The contract period is for an initial term of 5 years, the Council shall be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the contract period for a further 2 years. The tender documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of the Supply Hertfordshire website https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home and selecting the 'View Details' button of this project. Please note the deadline for returns and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The option to extend up to a further 2 years

Planning Information

Documents and further details available via https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Submission of the Supplier Questionnaire (please see Appendix A - separate MS Word document) following instructions in Section 8. Supplier Questionnaire must be received by 12:00 midday on Friday 15th August 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056210
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006245-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,430,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,430,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-12-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mena Caldbeck
Contact Email
procurement@stevenage.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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