--- title: "Ashton Town Centre - Development Partner Procurement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058f17" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058f17" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058f17.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058f17.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-28" --- # Ashton Town Centre - Development Partner Procurement Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058f17 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058f17) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058f17.json) ## Summary Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of procuring a long-term development partner for the "Ashton Town Centre - Development Partner Procurement" initiative. This project, supported by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Homes England, and Transport for Greater Manchester, aims to create mixed-tenure residential areas and community assets in the Ashton under Lyne region. The procurement process is being managed under the Competitive Flexible Procedure outlined in the Procurement Act 2023. A preliminary market engagement is in progress with responses due by 19 September 2025. The industry categories include construction, real estate services, and architectural and engineering services, with the project location being the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction, real estate, and architectural sectors, particularly those with expertise in large-scale urban development. The focus on developing a joint venture aligns well with companies that have the financial standing and capacity for long-term partnerships. Additionally, SMEs have the opportunity to participate, highlighting a wider scope for businesses aiming to expand within these sectors. The involvement in early market engagement could offer potential bidders strategic insights into upcoming opportunities and developmental frameworks. Businesses that are adept at securing public-sector contracts and managing complex projects would benefit greatly from this procurement opportunity. ## Notice Link to brochure - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4b91fe59-5383-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Link to questionnaire - https://forms.office.com/r/Bx73bViuc4 Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council"), supported by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority ("GMCA"), Homes England and Transport for Greater Manchester ("TfGM"), intends to procure a long-term private sector Development Partner capable of supporting the Council to deliver the Vision and Project Goals through a Contractual Joint Venture (also known as a Master Development Agreement). The programme envisages: Plot-by-Plot drawdown of land once planning, funding and construction conditions are satisfied. The creation of mixed tenure residential neighbourhoods, employment space, leisure, health and community assets. The Council proposes to utilise a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The process will be lean, transparent and dialogue-led, seeking a best-in-class partner with the requisite financial standing, expertise and alignment with the Council's Vision and Project Goals. The Council are undertaking this preliminary market engagement to consult with potential Development Partners to inform approach. This will not be defined as dialogue or negotiation and any future tender process will remain a competitive process. The preliminary market engagement is being carried out under the provisions of Regulation 16 of the Procurement Act 2023. Involvement in this preliminary market engagement will not preclude any organisation from participating in any future tender process. Objectives The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement: Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity Gain insight and feedback in to: - The scale of opportunity and land categories - The significance of shopping centre acquisitions - Delivery structures - Developer working capital and early-stage funding - Public sector financial support - Procurement process - Risks & dependencies - Next steps The Council will, where appropriate, use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Council are seeking responses to 8 questions as part of this preliminary market engagement to be completed and returned by 17:00 on Friday 19th September. Please refer to the Soft Market Testing brochure for further details, available via the Chest - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4b91fe59-5383-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 The questionnaire can be accessed here: https://forms.office.com/r/Bx73bViuc4 ### Planning Information The preliminary market engagement is being carried out under the provisions of Regulation 16 of the Procurement Act 2023. Involvement in this preliminary market engagement will not preclude any organisation from participating in any future tender process. Objectives The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement: Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity. Gain insight and feedback in to: - The scale of opportunity and land categories - The significance of shopping centre acquisitions - Delivery structures - Developer working capital and early-stage funding - Public sector financial support - Procurement process - Risks & dependencies - Next steps The Council will, where appropriate, use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Council are seeking responses to 8 questions as part of this preliminary market engagement to be completed and returned by 17:00 on Friday 19th September. Please refer to the Soft Market Testing brochure for further details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051834-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2041 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ASHTON UNDER LYNE | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL6 0GS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East | | Local authority | Tameside | | Electoral ward | St Peter's | | Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 70 - Real estate services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 70000000 - Real estate services - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 28 Aug 2025 at 09:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051834-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051834-2025 28th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/r/Bx73bViuc4 - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4b91fe59-5383-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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