--- title: "Smallholdings and Agricultural Estate Management Services (2024)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-596374b0-09f8-4bdb-bbbf-c6a4cc2c078a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-596374b0-09f8-4bdb-bbbf-c6a4cc2c078a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-596374b0-09f8-4bdb-bbbf-c6a4cc2c078a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-596374b0-09f8-4bdb-bbbf-c6a4cc2c078a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-17" --- # Smallholdings and Agricultural Estate Management Services (2024) Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-596374b0-09f8-4bdb-bbbf-c6a4cc2c078a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-596374b0-09f8-4bdb-bbbf-c6a4cc2c078a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-596374b0-09f8-4bdb-bbbf-c6a4cc2c078a.json) ## Summary West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of Smallholdings and Agricultural Estate Management Services. The contract, classified under "Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis" (CPV code 70300000), covers comprehensive management activities such as day-to-day operations, asset optimisation, property disposal, and the granting of farm business tenancies. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, employing an open procedure as per PCR 2015 regulations. The tender period ends on 21 November 2024, with the contract due to commence on 1 April 2025. The initial contract term is set for two years, with a potential extension of up to three additional years, making a total possible duration of five years. The services are to be performed in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically around Chichester (PO19 1RQ). This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural estate management, particularly those specialising in property optimisation and valuation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as stated in the suitability criteria. Businesses that provide comprehensive property and land management services, including lease negotiations, market valuations, and dispute resolution, will find this contract highly relevant and beneficial for growth. The projected total contract value is £350,000 (excluding VAT) over the full term, supporting consistent business activity and financial stability for the winning bidder. ## Notice A contract for the provision of Smallholding and Agricultural Estate Management Services is being tendered by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) Open Procedure. A summary of the requirement is given below: - Day-to-day management of the smallholdings estate and the County Council's Other Rural Land - Asset Optimisation and Option Appraisals of Property - Pre-Marketing - The Disposal of Property - Granting of Farm Business Tenancies (equipped holdings) - Granting of New Leases, Sub-Leases or Licences Grant and Renewal of Farm Business Tenancies greater than 5 years - Grant & Renewal of Farm Business Tenancies, Leases and Licences less than 5 years - Rent Reviews (Smallholdings Estate) - Rent Reviews, Lease Breaks, Lease Expiries and Renewals in respect of the Leasing & Licensing of Property - Acquisition of Freehold Properties - Property Acquisitions under the Statutory Blight Notice Procedure for Agricultural Land and Buildings Only - Negotiation of Easements, Wayleaves and Other Sundry Negotiations - Provision of Market Valuations - Land Tribunal and Courts, Arbitration and Similar Dispute Resolution Case Work - Tree advice and assessments The estimated annual value of the Contract is PS70,000 (ex VAT). The estimated total value of the Contract is PS350,000 (ex VAT) over the full term, including any extensions. However, no guarantee or commitment can be given regarding the initial and future value of any work arising from the Contract. It is anticipated that the Contract will be awarded for an initial term of 2 years from the Contract Commencement Date, 01.04.25, with an option to extend on the same Terms and Conditions at WSCC's discretion by up to an additional 3 years in any combination. The maximum duration of the Contract will therefore be 5 years. The Contract is for the sole use of WSCC. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab319512-df3f-4598-bf34-9acb2d3416e4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester Central | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis ## Release History - 17 Oct 2024 at 08:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab319512-df3f-4598-bf34-9acb2d3416e4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab319512-df3f-4598-bf34-9acb2d3416e4 17th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78edb5f6-56de-4781-83d0-a0c3b76d4558 Document 1 - Invitation to Tender FINAL ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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