Tender

Provision of Letting Agent for Kings & Queens Square Letting Agent

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

26 May 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, a central government public authority, is seeking to appoint a bespoke local letting agent to manage the marketing of retail spaces at Kings Square and Queens Square Shopping Centres in West Bromwich town centre. This tender falls under the services category, specifically real estate agency services, and adheres to an open procurement method aimed at below-threshold competition. The contract offers a substantial business opportunity with a total value of £60,000 gross over two years, commencing on 1 August 2026 and concluding on 31 July 2028. Interested parties must submit their quotations via the Council's InTend e-tendering portal by 3 July 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 22 June 2026. The evaluation criteria emphasize price at 60% and quality at 40%.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses experienced in marketing and managing shopping centre lettings, particularly those in the West Midlands area. Suitable for SMEs seeking growth within the retail and real estate sectors, it calls for expertise in negotiating lease agreements and developing strategic marketing plans. The successful candidate will collaborate with the council's property management team, offering a chance to influence critical decision-making processes in local retail infrastructure development. The procurement process encourages competitive participation, providing a vital platform for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Letting Agent for Kings & Queens Square Letting Agent

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a bespoke local letting agent to market retail availability at both Kings Square and Queens Square Shopping Centres in West Bromwich town centre. The appointment will commence on 1 August 2026 for a two-year period. The successful agent will be able to evidence a proven track record of marketing town centre shopping centre lettings within the West Midlands and will work alongside the council's appointed property management agent. The core responsibilities of the letting agent will be to advise the council on value and marketability of void units, formulate a comprehensive marketing strategy and advertise as appropriate. Upon receipt of an offer of rent, the letting agent will negotiate and agree formal Heads of Terms for the new lease. The letting agent will also negotiate and agree formal Heads of Terms for lease renewals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a343
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048650-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

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