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title: "Sale of Butterpark, Ivybridge - site for Residential Development"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7757e4cf-0621-4380-8697-9bf054ace75e"
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buyer: "IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-20"
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# Sale of Butterpark, Ivybridge - site for Residential Development

Buyer: IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7757e4cf-0621-4380-8697-9bf054ace75e

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## Summary

The Ivybridge Town Council has initiated a tender process for the sale of Butterpark in Ivybridge for residential development. Expressions of interest are invited from developers to meet specific Development Criteria, including delivering 8 units of independent living accommodation for people with learning disabilities. The deadline for submission is noon on 30th June 2023. The tender method is "Other - Conditional Sale", with a tender period ending on 31st July 2023. The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 31st March 2024. The opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs in the works category.

This tender by Ivybridge Town Council provides business growth opportunities for developers specialising in residential real estate development. Businesses with experience in delivering social care units and meeting detailed design criteria would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline set for the end of June 2023. The location of the project is in Ivybridge, PL21 0AX, England. Developers should ensure their proposals align with the council's aspirations to retain existing site characteristics and enhance the local environment while providing high-quality living spaces for individuals with specific needs.

## Notice

Former local authority care home occupying a rectangular and essentially level site extending to a gross area of about 1.21 acres (0.486ha). The property is accessed by a spur off Brook Road and this is to be retained as the entrance into the site. The property includes the former care home building, which is a mix of two- and single- storey structures with some ancillary buildings and all set in landscaped areas. A public footpath runs along the southern boundary of the property and thus forms part of the property being offered for sale. The Purchaser will be required to retain this as a public footpath. It is shown in blue on the site plan. Expressions of interest are invited for the site. Expressions of interest should reflect the Development Criteria set out below which includes the provision of 8 x 1 bed social care units. The bids should also include: 1. Details of the developer 2. A resume of previous schemes 3. Indicative draft scheme for the site with accompanying narrative demonstrating how the Development Criteria will be met 4. Timescale for the scheme 5. Price offered 6. Confirmation of funding Expressions of interest are to be submitted via email to Joanne High (jhigh@vickeryholman.com) with the subject being "Ivybridge Town Council Proposal" by noon on 30th June 2023. A data pack is available for full details of Ivybridge Town Council's selection process and further title information and documentation. Development Criteria: Ivybridge Town Council has the following requirements for the development scheme: (a) The delivery of 8 units of "independent living" accommodation for people with learning disabilities. (b) The independent living units should be one bedroom and be ready to receive suitable technology to enable them to be future proofed. For the entire site:- (c) The scheme should retain and enhance the existing character of the area, retaining existing trees of any merit within the development, where possible. (d) A BS 5837 Tree Survey is required to determine which trees are worthy of retention. Category A and B trees should be protected and retained. (e) There should be no loss of amenity for the existing nearby properties as a result of the proposed scheme, which must be a "good neighbour" with the maximum height of the development taking into account its setting and impact on local residents. (f) The Property is currently accessed by pedestrians and vehicles from Brook Road and retention of this access is preferred. Informal pre-application discussions have been held with South Hams District Council regarding the principle of development but no planning application has been submitted. Discussions to date have been on the basis of a maximum of 38 residential units including 6 independent living units for people with moderate learning disabilities and a 3-bed learning/training house. Options include reuse of part of the existing buildings but complete site clearance is a possibility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffb7646-5376-4494-9e47-8f96f2870395 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Conditional Sale |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | IVYBRIDGE |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL21 0SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Ivybridge East |
| Westminster constituency | South West Devon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70111000 - Development of residential real estate

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2023 at 11:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffb7646-5376-4494-9e47-8f96f2870395
- 20 Jun 2023 at 11:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffb7646-5376-4494-9e47-8f96f2870395
- 13 Apr 2023 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffb7646-5376-4494-9e47-8f96f2870395

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffb7646-5376-4494-9e47-8f96f2870395
  20th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b46ebfe8-9d4d-433c-a141-f22fbcaf380e
- https://propertysearch.vickeryholman.com/property/details/20495/Butterpark-Brook-Road-Ivybridge-Devon-PL21--Residential-Development-
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/862226df-df71-4a93-aa4b-f81b572dfd1b
  With new deadline

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