--- title: "Ridgetop Park land transfers & long-leases" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2da048c6-6084-4587-ad7b-7c62b72757ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2da048c6-6084-4587-ad7b-7c62b72757ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2da048c6-6084-4587-ad7b-7c62b72757ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2da048c6-6084-4587-ad7b-7c62b72757ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-11" --- # Ridgetop Park land transfers & long-leases Buyer: TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2da048c6-6084-4587-ad7b-7c62b72757ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2da048c6-6084-4587-ad7b-7c62b72757ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2da048c6-6084-4587-ad7b-7c62b72757ae.json) ## Summary Teignbridge District Council is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process for a project titled "Ridgetop Park land transfers & long-leases," aimed at engaging a solicitor firm to facilitate the acquisition and long-term leasing of land for a new greenspace in South-West Exeter, covering approximately 35-40 hectares. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 26th January 2022, with the contract period commencing on 29th April 2022 and running until 31st December 2024. This tender falls under the Legal Services category and is associated with procurement methods classified as "Other." This tender presents a strategic opportunity for legal firms, particularly SMEs, with expertise in property law and land transactions. Companies proficient in drafting legal transfer documents and managing land use changes will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, those familiar with environmental regulations and land development projects in the South West of England will find this opportunity particularly relevant for business growth. ## Notice Teignbridge District Council (TDC) is looking to identify and appoint the most suitable solicitor firm to support the acquisition and long-lease of a series of Parcels of land (see Appendix 1 for land Parcels) that comprise Ridgetop Park South-West Exeter Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space (SANGS). This large new greenspace (35-40 hectares) is being delivered via a phased approach and land is from different developers/land agents to support development land in the South-west of Exeter (SWE1 in Local Plan). The land for Ridgetop Park has formerly been used as agricultural land and Parcel A3 is an inert landfill site. For Parcel D there are detailed Heads of Terms to inform the Transfer drafting, alongside Heads of Terms for the access/works licence for construction of the Parcel D car park (both HOTs to be shared upon request but must be held and treated as confidential & sensitive data and deleted if not successful with the tender). For the other land Parcels there is already either a drafted Transfer (Parcel A1 car park), land contract (put/call document (Parcel A1 car park, Parcel A2, Parcel A3), or agreement for lease (Parcel B car park). Each land Parcel will require a suitable Transfer document based on the existing documentation but with some updating to ensure they are completely up-to-date ahead of respective Completions. Following the acquisition of a Parcel, there will be instatement works to change the use to SANGS, and then the long-term maintenance arrangements must be secured. This is via a long-lease and associated funding agreement, which are already drafted. However, there will be some refining ahead of each respective Completion. All existing, associated legal documentation can be shared upon request but must be treated as confidential and sensitive data, and must be deleted if not successful with the Tender. Additional information: Go to the link provided and click on "search opportunities". Choose Teignbridge District Council from the drop down and register an interest. If you are not registered on the Supplying the South West portal, you will need to register with the portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/435ea8b9-c594-4a90-8461-4be6e4cd63c1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWTON ABBOT | | Post town | Torquay | | Postcode | TQ12 4XX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Teignbridge | | Electoral ward | Buckland & Milber | | Westminster constituency | Newton Abbot | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 11 Jan 2022 at 18:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/435ea8b9-c594-4a90-8461-4be6e4cd63c1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/435ea8b9-c594-4a90-8461-4be6e4cd63c1 11th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Link to advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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