Planning

Managing Agents - New Builds

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Nov 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is spearheading a procurement process aimed at enlisting a managing agent to oversee new build sites across Westminster. This initiative falls under the "Managing Agents - New Builds" project, prioritising property management services in both residential and non-residential properties. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an initial market engagement scheduled for stakeholders to express interest via email by 19th December 2025. This procurement, with an estimated value of £840,000, anticipates significant savings and enhanced quality of service through a long-term partnership approach. The official tender notice is expected by 24th December 2025, and the project is set to commence on 1st July 2026, running until 30th June 2031, with potential extensions up to 2033.

This tender provides an attractive opportunity for growth-oriented businesses specialising in property management services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement values a collaborative approach that aims to reduce management burdens while fostering service excellence. The scale of this contract, alongside its focus on both residential and commercial property services, makes it an excellent prospect for firms looking to enhance their portfolio and reinforce their presence in the real estate management sector in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Managing Agents - New Builds

Notice Description

The over-arching aim of this tender is to procure a managing agent for the various sites across Westminster. The drivers for this long term arrangement are to achieve a partnership approach along with reduced management burden, reduced costs and increase in quality-of-service delivery.

Planning Information

Please email asjames@westminster.gov.uk to register interest in this opportunity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e603
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075903-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

70331000 - Residential property services

70332000 - Non-residential property services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
asjames@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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