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title: "Management of Vacant Properties"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049666"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
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# Management of Vacant Properties

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049666

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## Summary

Fife Council has initiated a contracting process for the "Management of Vacant Properties," focusing on repair and maintenance services of security equipment. The procurement falls under the services category and aims to manage risks associated with vacant buildings to prevent unlawful activities and vandalism. The open tender procedure is designed to select a single supplier framework with significant tasks including site surveys, fencing, building clearance, and installation of security measures. Located in the UKM72 region (Glenrothes), the tender process commenced in August 2024 with submissions due by 1st October 2024, followed by the award period starting immediately after.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for companies specializing in property management and security services to expand their business by partnering with a prominent regional authority. With a contract value estimated at £900,000 and a potential extension period, firms involved in security services, property clearance, and technology-based monitoring systems would be well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as evidenced by the historical interest and the council's emphasis on quality and community benefits within their procurement criteria framework.

## Notice

Fife Council manages a portfolio of domestic and non-domestic buildings. (Circa 30,000 domestic and 2,000 non) If these buildings become vacant there is a need to manage the risk that unoccupied building present to both Fife Council and local communities. As part of this management there is a need to reduce opportunities for unlawful activities, vandalism, drug use, theft, arson etc. To assist in this the engagement of a Vacant property management contractor to carry out numerous activities such as but not limited to - On site survey and advice - Fencing and measures to prevent Vehicle access - Site and Building clearance (vegetation, needles, general items within property) - Various shuttering options, ply, perma steel, poly carbonate. - Frequent site inspections (Internal/External) - Installation of proprietary steel doors - Addition of monitored technology - CCTV - Image capture - Temporary intruder and fire alarms - 24/7 site attendance in response to monitored concerns

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender Procedure to select a single supplier framework for the management of vacant properties at Fife Council

Renewal: Optional extension for 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004980-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £654,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORBIS PROTECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 44212329 - Security screens
- 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004980-2025
- 29 Aug 2024 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027600-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776628
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187

## Provenance

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