External Landlord Intervention 3 - 2026

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 14:06

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 13:10

Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "External Landlord Intervention 3 - 2026" project, aimed at addressing the high vacant property rates in Ammanford, Carmarthen, and Llanelli. The council, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, conducted the tender through an open procedure. The project falls under the services category, covering commercial property management, infrastructure works consultancy, and other related consultancy services. The procurement process moved from planning to award within a few months, starting in March 2026 and culminating with the contract being signed on 8th June 2026. The contract, valued at £599,850 (gross amount £719,820), will run until 31st March 2027, with options for expansion if additional funding becomes available, and there is a possibility of extending it for up to 24 additional months.

This procure­ment pre­sents attractive growth opportunities for consultancies specializing in property management, infrastructure consultancy, and related fields. Urban Foundry Ltd, an SME based in Swansea, was awarded the contract, highlighting the council's commitment to engaging local businesses and the suitability for SMEs to participate. The initiative targets skilled consultants who can bring vacant properties back to active use, providing a platform for firms with innovative solutions to demonstrate their expertise. Companies with strengths in consulting services, particularly within the commercial property and urban development sectors, would find this opportunity beneficial for expanding their portfolio and contributing to community revitalization efforts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

External Landlord Intervention 3 - 2026

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A TENDERING OPPORTUNITY Carmarthenshire County Council has commissioned a Supplier to help deliver a third round of the External Landlord Intervention to address the high vacant property rates within the Local Authority areas three primary towns -Ammanford, Carmarthen and Llanelli.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Supplier's work may be expanded if additional funding becomes available or if further properties are identified within the project timescales; any such expansion must remain fully aligned with, and limited to, the overall scope of the Contract."

Renewal: There is an option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months in 12-month increments, subject to available budget, satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties.

Planning Information

Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to inform the marketplace of this forthcoming opportunity and engage with organisations that may have an interest in delivering the External Landlord Intervention initiative. We invite interested parties to contact the Council to request further information and to participate in early discussions that will help shape our approach to any future procurement activity. We intend to conduct the market engagement through a mix of email communication for initial enquiries, telephone conversations for clarification, and Microsoft Teams appointments for more detailed discussions with interested consultants. Response format: interested parties to contact Luke Milward via email towns@carmarthenshire.gov.uk. Responses will be treated as commercially confidential. Aggregated feedback may inform procurement strategy. This notice does not constitute an invitation to tender. The Council is not obliged to proceed with procurement or award a contract. Any potential procurement opportunity arising from this engagement will be subject to the confirmation and availability of funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066629
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053876-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£599,850 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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