Tender

Independent Rent Assessor

SCOTTISH PUBS CODE ADJUDICATOR

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Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator (SPCA) seeks to engage a chartered surveyor as an independent rent assessor under a public tender titled "Independent Rent Assessor". This procurement process, categorized under economic affairs, has an open procedure allowing for electronic submission, with the contract needing to be delivered across the whole of Scotland. The tender is currently active, with the procurement in the tender stage. The deadline for submission is set for 24 June 2025, with the contract award period commencing the same day. The contract, which is worth £35,000, must serve various locations within Scotland and is particularly relevant for those in the services industry.

This tender provides significant opportunities for chartered surveyors who specialise in market rent evaluations and dispute resolutions. The contract is structured on a retainer basis, offering potential for ongoing engagement over a 360-day period with an option for further renewals. The opportunity favours those with expertise in handling cases that may fluctuate in volume and have provisions for electronic submissions, invoicing, and payments. It opens avenues for professionals in surveying businesses to expand their services across Scotland, with flexibility in engagement depending upon case need and occurrence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Rent Assessor

Notice Description

The Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator (SPCA) is looking to engage a chartered surveyor on an adhoc basis to provide independent evaluations and determine market rents for premises or licenses in the event of disputes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is to cover any need for a rent assessor where a case of dispute regarding the market rent of premises or licences arises and the Pubs Code Adjudicator appoints a rent assessor. The contract will be based on a retainer bases and will only be called upon where the need arises. The cases and volume of work required may fluctuate during the life of the contract. There is no guarantee to the number of cases and therefore the volume of work for the Service Provider.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two 12-month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800501
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531742
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

70332000 - Non-residential property services

70332200 - Commercial property management services

70332300 - Industrial property services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12 months unless optional extensions of two 12 months periods are enacted.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PUBS CODE ADJUDICATOR
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anna.penman@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3002441225

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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