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Estate Agency & Valuation Services

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has conducted a procurement process for its "Estate Agency & Valuation Services" framework, classified under general public services. This procurement, utilising an open procedure, encompasses residential property services, including estate agency services and valuation provisions. The process is structured as two separate lots: Lot 1 for estate agency services, and Lot 2 for valuation services, located in East Ayrshire, UKM93. The tender stage concluded with expressions of interest required by 31 December 2025, and final submissions by 05 January 2026. The contracts were signed on 17 February 2026, marking the completion of the award phase.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in property management and valuation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly well-suited to leverage these opportunities, given the procurement's explicit encouragement of community benefits. With mechanisms in place for electronic submission and a clearly defined open procedure, businesses that are members of professional bodies like the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors are poised to significantly enhance their market presence in the region. East Ayrshire Council's framework agreement, lasting up to four years, offers extended growth and partnership opportunities for selected suppliers, potentially expanding local economic contributions through enhanced community benefits.

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Notice Title

Estate Agency & Valuation Services

Notice Description

The Framework is for the provision of Residential Property Services including (but not limited to) Estate Agency Services, provision of Home Reports and provision of property valuations. The Framework will operate across two Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Estate Agency Services Lot 2 - Valuation Services A single provider shall be appointed to each Lot. Bidders may apply for one or both Lots, however to avoid any conflicts of interest in the delivery of the service, bidders cannot be appointed to both Lots.

Lot Information

Home Reports and Valuation Services

Lot 2 Valuation Services to include home reports and home report refreshes, valuations for sale of properties, independent valuations and all related services.

Renewal: The Framework is for 3 years with the possibility of a one year extension at the sole discretion of the Council

Estate Agency Services

Lot 1 Estate Agency Services to include all aspects of marketing EAC dwellings and all related requirements.

Renewal: The Framework is for 3 years with the possibility of a one year extension at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816455
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550017
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

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

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

70331000 - Residential property services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months or 48 months depending on extension option used

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David S
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, maxine.baird@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

J&E SHEPHERD

PROPERTY MATTERS ONLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544640
    Estate Agency & Valuation Services - The Framework is for the provision of Residential Property Services including (but not limited to) Estate Agency Services, provision of Home Reports and provision of property valuations. The Framework will operate across two Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Estate Agency Services Lot 2 - Valuation Services A single provider shall be appointed to each Lot. Bidders may apply for one or both Lots, however to avoid any conflicts of interest in the delivery of the service, bidders cannot be appointed to both Lots.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550017
    Estate Agency & Valuation Services - The Framework is for the provision of Residential Property Services including (but not limited to) Estate Agency Services, provision of Home Reports and provision of property valuations. The Framework will operate across two Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Estate Agency Services Lot 2 - Valuation Services A single provider shall be appointed to each Lot. Bidders may apply for one or both Lots, however to avoid any conflicts of interest in the delivery of the service, bidders cannot be appointed to both Lots.

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