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title: "Management of Churchgate Shopping Centre, Hitchin, Hertfordshire"
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# Management of Churchgate Shopping Centre, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Buyer: NORTH HERTS DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c4fa718-2c4a-459e-bd7e-1daa3eff64a2

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## Summary

North Hertfordshire District Council is re-tendering the contract for the management of Churchgate Shopping Centre in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. This tender, which falls under the industry category of Property Management Services (CPV Code: 70330000), is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure. The contract involves day-to-day management of 33 lettings, including lease and licence administration, compliance, inspections, repair and maintenance, rent reviews, lease renewals, and new lettings. Key dates include a site visit on 14 November 2024, with interested suppliers required to notify their attendance by 12 noon on 12 November 2024. The tender period concludes on 4 December 2024, and the contract period will run from 31 January 2025 to 31 January 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in commercial property management services. Firms with expertise in lease management, compliance, and property maintenance are well-suited to compete. The long-term redevelopment plans for the shopping centre offer additional prospects for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and engage in strategic property management. The contract's comprehensive scope ensures a steady engagement over the next five years, making it an attractive proposition for capable property management firms.

## Notice

North Hertfordshire District Council (the 'Council') own Churchgate Shopping Centre in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. The Council is re-tendering the contract for the management of the shopping centre. Extending to 33 lettings, the management will include day to day management of the leases/licences, ensuring tenant compliance of lease covenants; inspections and arranging repair and maintenance works; compliance for health and safety; rent reviews, lease renewals and new lettings; together with managing the service charge. The centre is earmarked for longer term redevelopment. Further information is available in the procurement documents. For the purposes of this tender the Council offers interested suppliers an opportunity to visit the site on 14 November 2024. Interested suppliers will be required to notify the Council of their attendance before 12 noon on 12 November 2024 through the Council e- procurement portal. Additional information: North Hertfordshire District Council uses an E-Tendering system (In-Tend). Responses to the questionnaire must be returned through the Supply Hertfordshire Portal. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home You must be registered on this website to respond. If you are already registered' you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note that there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Please ensure that you follow any instruction provided to you here. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact the Intend Helpdesk on 0845 557 8079 or by email support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ea54a0c-064b-429c-93ff-f9d819e3fe19 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| 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 | NORTH HERTS DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG6 3JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Letchworth South West |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
- 70332200 - Commercial property management services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 19:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ea54a0c-064b-429c-93ff-f9d819e3fe19
- 4 Nov 2024 at 19:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ea54a0c-064b-429c-93ff-f9d819e3fe19
- 4 Nov 2024 at 19:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ea54a0c-064b-429c-93ff-f9d819e3fe19
- 4 Nov 2024 at 19:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ea54a0c-064b-429c-93ff-f9d819e3fe19
- 4 Nov 2024 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ea54a0c-064b-429c-93ff-f9d819e3fe19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ea54a0c-064b-429c-93ff-f9d819e3fe19
  4th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.north-herts.gov.uk
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

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