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30 Jun 2026 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "BT1897 The Stage Commercial Letting" is initiated by Luton Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Luton, United Kingdom. This tender, concerning real estate services, falls within the UKH21 region and is aimed at marketers and valuation advisers for The Stage Development, a regeneration project in Luton Town Centre. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for the 14th of August, 2026. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, and all submissions must be made electronically via proactis.

This tender creates opportunities for growth by allowing businesses in the real estate sector to engage in commercial letting and property consultancy services. It is well-suited for local and national property agents and consultants who are experienced in commercial marketing and valuation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly those within 20 miles of Luton Town Hall. The contract offers a potential extension, making it an attractive long-term opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the UK real estate market. The emphasis on both price and quality criteria, with a notable focus on Social Value alignment, ensures that winning bidders align with the project's broader community and economic objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BT1897 The Stage Commercial Letting

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to appoint 2 providers - 1 local (within 20 miles of Luton Town Hall) and 1 national provider who are suitably experienced using local and national commercial property agent/consultant to provide marketing and valuation advice to inform decision-making prior to launch of the office accommodation included in the new Town Centre regeneration project called The Stage Development. The further requirement will be to find tenants for the available space.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1x 12 month extension as per the councils requirements and need

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061481-2026
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

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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
LUTON 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
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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