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08 Jul 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Valuation Services - Sales & Disposal of Strategic Assets" was initiated by Believe Housing Limited, a public authority in Seaham, United Kingdom. This tender, aimed at conducting valuations to assist the decision-making process for strategic sales and buybacks of properties, was assigned ID "believe 2026-334" and is categorized under real estate agency and surveying services. The procurement method used was a limited competition, specifically below the threshold, and the tender reached the award stage on 8th July 2026. The contract, valued at £96,000 with a gross amount of £115,200, involves services in the UKC14 region and will run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, with possible extensions up to 31st July 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in real estate agency services or building surveying services. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these industries, particularly within the UKC14 region, this award highlights the potential to engage with public authorities for the strategic management and disposal of assets. With Robinsons Durham Limited and Greig Cavey Commercial Ltd succeeding as suppliers in this process, SMEs with capabilities in property valuation and strategic asset disposal are well-suited to contribute to, and benefit from, similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Valuation Services - Sales & Disposal of Strategic Assets

Notice Description

believe housing requires valuations to support decision-making process for strategic sales and buybacks of domestic properties, as well as any subsequent marketing for disposal on the open market. Assets may comprise of residential and non-residential property and may be disposed of by private treaty sale, auction or further agreed route to market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c67b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064250-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

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

71315300 - Building surveying services

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEAHAM
Postcode
SR7 7TT
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Dawdon
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GREIG CAVEY COMMERCIAL

ROBINSONS DURHAM

Further Information

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