---
title: "HMDC-PROC-0049 - Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Asset Manager"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ff4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-22"
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# HMDC-PROC-0049 - Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Asset Manager

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ff4

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## Summary

The procurement process for appointing an Asset Manager for Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, managed by Hartlepool Development Corporation, has been conducted by the Tees Valley Combined Authority. This procurement was undertaken using an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, with Black Cat Building Consultancy Limited selected to provide real estate services. The contract, valued at GBP 234,000 excluding VAT, is set to begin on 19th January 2026 with an initial contract period until 31st January 2028, with potential extensions up to 31st January 2029. The procurement took place across several UK regions including UKC, UKD, and others, under the category of services.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in real estate services, particularly those capable of managing the complexities of a large shopping centre environment such as Middleton Grange. The contract is well-suited for SMEs, as evidenced by the participation of multiple small to medium-sized enterprises during the bidding process. Companies with expertise in asset management, regionally positioned in the UK, and those adaptable to changes in tenant and development phases are ideally positioned to compete in such tenders, considering the optionality of contract extensions related to development activities and unforeseen challenges.

## Notice

Hartlepool Development Corporation (HDC) is seeking to engage the market to appoint an Asset Manager (AM) for Middleton Grange Shopping Centre (MGSC). Full details can be found here: To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SSA8AVPCNM If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

### Planning Information

To respond to this pre-market engagement request, you must be registered to use the ProContract e-tendering portal at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e02e8390-af84-f011-813a-005056b64545
All completed responses must be submitted electronically via the portal using the submission template.
Should you require assistance in relation to the e-tender portal, please contact Proactis Supplier Support either on-line at:
https://suppliersupport.proactisservicedesk.com
Via email to ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com or call 0330 0050 352.
Queries regarding this process and/or the content of this PTME should be submitted as clarification requests via the portal, no communication will be accepted via other means.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085310-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2028-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | £540,000 |
| Awards value | £234,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACK CAT BUILDING CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 11:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085310-2025
- 24 Oct 2025 at 13:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068253-2025
- 29 Aug 2025 at 08:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052268-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085310-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068253-2025
  24th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052268-2025
  29th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://bcconsultancy.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e02e8390-af84-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://suppliersupport.proactisservicedesk.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SSA8AVPCNM
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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