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Provision of Professional Property Services

Robert Gordon University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Sep 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Robert Gordon University appointed a single organisation to provide comprehensive professional property services for its Estates Department. The requirement covers asset-related property advice and support across the University’s estate, replacing ad-hoc, project-by-project use of different property teams. The purpose is to improve service delivery times, increase efficiency and retain knowledge of the University’s assets. This is a property consultancy and professional advisory services opportunity, classified under CPV 70332000. Work is delivered for Robert Gordon University at its Garthdee Road estate in Aberdeen. The requirement is for services rather than construction works or the supply of goods, and is intended to provide continuity across the University’s property portfolio.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. One lot was awarded to Ryden LLP. The award decision date was 7 August 2026, and the contract was signed on 1 September 2026. The contract value is £100,000, with a contract period of 1,080 days. The University holds an option, by agreement, to extend the contract for two further one-year periods. Bids had to be submitted electronically in English, with a document participation fee applying. The evaluation required suppliers to demonstrate suitability, capability, capacity and a track record for the specified services. Five bids were received, including two from small or medium-sized enterprises, and all bids were electronic.

This award demonstrates recurring demand from Robert Gordon University for a single, suitably qualified property organisation able to support an institutional estate rather than isolated assignments. A credible future competitor would need broad professional property capability, sufficient capacity to provide responsive advice across multiple asset-related requirements, and a demonstrable track record delivering comparable services. The buyer also expects suitably qualified and experienced personnel to be assigned to the work and to maintain professional competence throughout delivery. Continuity of personnel and asset-specific knowledge are commercially important because the requirement was designed to replace multiple teams and retain understanding of the University’s estate. Firms with established property teams, relevant experience and the ability to manage sustained client support are best placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Professional Property Services

Notice Description

RGU's Estates Department currently procures property professional services on an ad-hoc, project-by-project basis through individual quotation and tender procedures. While this approach provides flexibility, it has resulted in the involvement of multiple property teams over time, with the potential for reduced continuity of knowledge and experience relating to RGU's estate assets. To improve service delivery times, increase efficiency, and enhance the retention of asset-specific knowledge, RGU intends to appoint a single, suitably qualified organisation to provide comprehensive asset-related property services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RGU's Estates Department currently procures property professional services on an ad-hoc, project-by-project basis through individual quotation and tender procedures. While this approach provides flexibility, it has resulted in the involvement of multiple property teams over time, with the potential for reduced continuity of knowledge and experience relating to RGU's estate assets. To improve service delivery times, increase efficiency, and enhance the retention of asset-specific knowledge, RGU intends to appoint a single, suitably qualified organisation to provide comprehensive asset-related property services.

Renewal: The University will retain the option to extend the contract by agreement for a further two one-year periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837141
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563695
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70332000 - Non-residential property services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Future notices will depend on whether the contract extensions are applied. If no extensions are used, a notice is expected around early 2029. If all extensions are taken, a notice is anticipated around early 2031.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Robert Gordon University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ryden

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559911
    Provision of Professional Property Services - RGU's Estates Department currently procures property professional services on an ad-hoc, project-by-project basis through individual quotation and tender procedures. While this approach provides flexibility, it has resulted in the involvement of multiple property teams over time, with the potential for reduced continuity of knowledge and experience relating to RGU's estate assets. To improve service delivery times, increase efficiency, and enhance the retention of asset-specific knowledge, RGU intends to appoint a single, suitably qualified organisation to provide comprehensive asset-related property services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563695
    Provision of Professional Property Services - RGU's Estates Department currently procures property professional services on an ad-hoc, project-by-project basis through individual quotation and tender procedures. While this approach provides flexibility, it has resulted in the involvement of multiple property teams over time, with the potential for reduced continuity of knowledge and experience relating to RGU's estate assets. To improve service delivery times, increase efficiency, and enhance the retention of asset-specific knowledge, RGU intends to appoint a single, suitably qualified organisation to provide comprehensive asset-related property services.

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