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19 Jun 2026 at 08:46

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24 Feb 2026 at 16:55

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24 Feb 2026 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, conducted a public procurement process for "Property Management Advisory Services," completed in 2026. The procurement was executed via a direct award method, selecting Archus Limited due to their unique knowledge and continuous management of the Trust’s leasehold estate. This service covers a wide array of property management tasks including rent reviews, lease expiries, landlord liaisons, and compliance queries. The contract, valued at £128,997 excluding VAT, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to end by 31st March 2029. The location for service delivery is primarily within the UKK23 region.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies experienced in property management services tailored to public sector requirements. Businesses like Archus Limited that have proven expertise in handling complex property portfolios and statutory compliance can leverage such contracts to solidify their presence in the healthcare property management market. SMEs with excellent technical capabilities who can ensure continuity of service and deliver innovative property solutions would find themselves well-suited for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Property Management Advisory Services

Notice Description

The contractor will provide property management services and act as the Trust's strategic property advisor, in line with best practice guidance from NHS Estatecode HBN 008 and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. The range of services can be categorised as follows: 1. Assisting with general property matters including rent reviews, lease expiries / hand back, landlord liaisons and car parking 2. Assisting with statutory responses, e.g. Valuation Office Agency requests for leasehold information 3. Assisting with Compliance and Service Charge queries 4. Management of the Leased Building Group and preparation of related documents 5. Assistance in general property queries such as insurance and asset revaluations 6. Providing Trust occupational information to Trust teams where required, e.g. Energy Team queries, Finance Team queries, Service Leads etc. 7. Management of Trust InSite property register, where required 8. Updating of the Trust Leased Property Database. New property-related matters, such as capital projects, acquisitions (including property searches) and disposals, and any transactional work, including dilapidations / re-instatement, are charged to an individual service's revenue, against a pre-approved proposal at an additional cost.

Procurement Information

Based on Archus' unique and longstanding estates knowledge, given their continuous management of the Trust's leasehold estate, which supports the "exclusive technical capability / continuity of service" grounds under the Act.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057862-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,997 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£128,997 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCHUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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