Tender

External Landlord Intervention 3 - 2026

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 13:10

Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council has initiated a public procurement process for their "External Landlord Intervention 3 - 2026" project, aimed at tackling the issue of vacant properties in the primary towns of Ammanford, Carmarthen, and Llanelli. This tender falls under the "services" category within the public authority sub-central government industry and is currently in the "tender" stage. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure with key participation deadlines set for 6th May 2026 for tender submissions and 30th April 2026 for enquiries. The project, valued at £720,000, is to be delivered within the UKL14 region, incorporating areas in and around Carmarthen.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in commercial property management and various consultancy services, including structural engineering, construction, and project management. Given the emphasis on innovative solutions and engagement with landlords, businesses with strong consultancy capabilities to revitalize town centres would be well-suited for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the selection criteria consider economic and technical qualifications detailed in the tender documentation. Successful participation could lead to potential contract extensions, creating further growth opportunities for involved firms.

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Notice Title

External Landlord Intervention 3 - 2026

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking an experienced consultant, funded through external sources, to support the delivery of an External Landlord Intervention initiative aimed at addressing the high number of vacant properties across the county's three primary towns: Ammanford, Carmarthen and Llanelli. We intend to procure the services of a specialist consultant who can engage directly with landlords and owners of identified vacant premises within these town centres, exploring innovative and practical solutions to bring these units back into active use.

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/031972-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
8 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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

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