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Reimagining Middleton Grange - Transfer of Titles & Deeds

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Hartlepool Borough Council, acting as the buying organisation, in the project titled "Reimagining Middleton Grange - Transfer of Titles & Deeds". This project falls under the industry category of services, specifically commercial property management services, and is located in Hartlepool, United Kingdom (region UKC11). The procurement stage is complete, focusing on the urgent appointment of property and legal resources to facilitate the transfer and variation of freehold and leasehold titles. Awarded on 20th May 2026, the contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and is set to conclude on 1st November 2026, with a total contract value of £11,998.80. The procurement method utilised was a direct, non-competitive process due to urgency and funding constraints.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in property management and legal services. The project requires immediate engagement with experienced specialists, indicating potential for businesses that can deliver rapid, high-quality services. Firms located within or familiar with the UKC11 region will have an advantage in understanding local requirements. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses capable of handling complex property transactions can find a niche in this tender, given its focus on expediting critical phases of the project to meet regeneration goals. The appointed supplier, CARTER TOWLER LIMITED, is an SME based in Leeds, showcasing that firms of this scale can successfully secure such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Reimagining Middleton Grange - Transfer of Titles & Deeds

Notice Description

The Reimagining Middleton Grange project is a Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC) capital scheme funded through the Local Regeneration Fund (formerly the Town Deal) with a fixed deadline of March 2028. The project has been delayed due to external factors relating to assets not being within HBC ownership or control, although agreement has now been reached to transfer and/or vary the necessary freehold and leasehold titles. HBC requires the urgent appointment of specialist property and legal resource to expedite these complex transactions, which are critical to unlocking the site and enabling the appointment of consultants and contractors and the commencement of capital works. Immediate engagement of suitably experienced specialists, ensures that risks to programme delivery are mitigated and that the Council can progress the scheme in line with funding requirements. Undertaking a full procurement process would cause unacceptable delay and risk failure to meet funding deadlines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046337-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 Nov 2026 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
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARTER TOWLER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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