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28268 - Asset Management Strategy

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has concluded a procurement process to develop an Asset Management Strategy for its corporate estate. The contract was awarded to THOMSON FM LTD under a limited competition method, given its below-threshold framework. The procurement focused on business and management consultancy services within the South West region, specifically Plymouth. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st August 2026 with possible extensions dependent on work progress. The procurement process is classified under public authority sub-central government, aligning with the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts of 2023.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in asset management and related services. Businesses capable of providing strategic advice and solutions for managing diverse estates will find this contract advantageous. The engagement with Plymouth City Council can foster growth, establishing credibility and expanding networks within the public sector, paving the way for future contracts and collaborations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in asset management best suited to deliver efficient and innovative solutions could greatly benefit from involvement in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

28268 - Asset Management Strategy

Notice Description

Production of an Asset Management Strategy and associated services to assist Plymouth City Council in managing its diverse corporate estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034949-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,505 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON FM

Further Information

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