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title: "GB-Nottingham: AP25026 - County Farms Management"
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# GB-Nottingham: AP25026 - County Farms Management

Buyer: ARC PROPERTY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86383396-8596-46fb-8bc3-68cd1afebc90

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Nottinghamshire County Council's County Farms Management services involves a direct award under the ESPO's Estates Management Professional Services Framework to Carter Jonas LLP, valued at £432,604. Managed by Arc Property Services Partnership Limited, the contract spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2030. This initiative falls under the 'Real estate services' category within the East Midlands region, UK, and has undergone a procedural adjustment due to high quotation prices exceeding initial estimates. This resulted in a compliant, convertible contract aligned with Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract award was published on 20th February 2026, highlighting the service scope which includes tenant, property, financial, strategic, and environmental management, alongside community engagement.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in comprehensive estate management services, such as tenancy agreements, property upkeep, and sustainable environmental practices. Larger firms with robust infrastructure and strategic planning capabilities would be well-suited to compete in this field, particularly those specialising in rural estate and farm management within the real estate services industry. The contract also involves significant community engagement initiatives, providing opportunities for businesses focusing on educational and public access projects to collaborate with Nottinghamshire County Council, thereby fostering local development and community involvement.

## Notice

Direct award under ESPO's Estates Management Professional Services Framework (ref: 2700_22) for the provision of management services related to the Nottinghamshire County Council County Farms and green spaces portfolio. Originally estimated to be a below threshold procurement, 3 quotations were sought and assessed on a price/quaility basis of 30%/70%. Upon receipt of the quotations, the prices were higher than originally estimated and so the contract was deemed to be a convertible contract in line with Section 74 of the Procurement Act 2023. Therefore a compliant route was sought due to the tight timescales requirement for the service. The services were directly awarded to the supplier on the basis that they scored full marks for price and quaility on the original quotations. The key responsibilities of the contract include: * Tenant Management: Finding and managing tenants for the farms, potentially including marketing, preparation of tenancy agreements, and rent collection. * Property Management: Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of farm buildings, land, and infrastructure. * Financial Management: Managing budgets, expenses, and potentially even revenue generation related to the farms. * Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing plans for the long-term sustainability and development of the farms. * Provision of an Annual Asset Valuations for the purposes of Nottinghamshire County Council's financial accounts. * Environmental Management: Implementing sustainable farming practices, managing biodiversity, and promoting environmental stewardship. * Community Engagement: Facilitating community involvement in the county farms estate, including educational initiatives and public access opportunities. The contract will be in place for an initial 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d1527db-d5d7-4b78-ae3d-299547891545 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £432,604 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £432,604 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARC PROPERTY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 6BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARTER JONAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d1527db-d5d7-4b78-ae3d-299547891545

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d1527db-d5d7-4b78-ae3d-299547891545
  20th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1015963999
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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