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title: "Management of Hotels and Guest Houses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06035c"
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# Management of Hotels and Guest Houses

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06035c

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## Summary

Dorset Council is initiating an open procurement process for the management of 61 hotels and guest houses within its jurisdiction, under the project title "Management of Hotels and Guest Houses." This tender falls under the services category, specifically commercial property management services, and is located in the South West of England (UKK25). The current stage is the tender phase, with key submission deadlines, including the tender period ending on 5th August 2026 and the enquiry period concluding on 29th July 2026. The total budget for this six-year contract ranges from £1.4m to £2m, with a core term of four years and options for two 12-month extensions. Interested parties must submit their bids via the designated e-tendering portal.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in property and estate management, particularly those capable of developing strategic management and investment approaches for a portfolio of hotels and guest houses. It suits small to medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in providing comprehensive management services and those adept at addressing both operational and strategic challenges. With the contract valued up to £2 million, this tender presents a potential growth path for businesses seeking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector estate management field. The open procedure ensures a competitive environment, fostering a fair opportunity for all capable service providers.

## Notice

The scope (Subject Matter of the contract) includes the management of the Contracting Authority's 61 hotels and guest houses and the initial production of a detailed strategy to outline the management and investment approach to be taken during the life of the contract. This contract does not replace a current contract; the work has been previously carried out in house, but the Contracting Authority has insufficient resources or expertise to deliver this and as a result is procuring the work. The new contract is estimated to require 9 weeks for mobilisation/ transition. Further details on the scope and Specification (Technical, Legal, Performance and Financial) can be found in Annex B1 - Specification. The total budget available is estimated between PS1.4m and PS2m over the full six-year term (please note that the core term is four years with an optional 2 x 12-months extension periods).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Further information can be found in Annex B8 - Future Modifications & Direct Awards. This provides the Contracting Authority with the flexibility to modify the contract in accordance with Schedule 8 paragraph 5 of PA23 with regard to known/unknown changes. This specifically recognises that the Contracting Authority may decide to substantively change the shape and size of the portfolio over the four to six-year contract term. At present, the nature, scope and size of such changes are not known, but nevertheless, there is the potential for significant change. The purpose of Annex B8 is to ensure that should there be significant change the Contracting Authority are afforded the flexibility to modify the contract without further competition.

Renewal: Please note that the above extension end date assumes that the Contracting Authority elects to extend the contract by the 2 x 12-months extensions that are available.

### Planning Information

Dorset Council (the Council) is undertaking early market engagement with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the organisations within the property and estate management sector. This engagement relates to the Council’s potential future procurement of services for the management of its portfolio of hotels and guest houses, as well as a review to determine the long term strategic direction of that portfolio. 
The operational service delivery elements are intended to commence in Summer 2026. 
The Council wishes to seek feedback from the market in the following areas;
• Deliverability of this procurement exercise
• Services to be included
• The relationship between day-to-day management and the initial strategic study on the future of the portfolio
• Contract length
• Payment mechanisms
• Terms and conditions 
• Any further comment
The process will involve relevant companies and organisations responding to the market engagement questions provided on the Council's e-tendering portal Supplying the South West Portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=15a3797c-aaec-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to express an interest in the opportunity and outline their views and ideas about the future provision of these services. 
The deadline for responses to the Market Engagement Questionnaire is 12 noon on 30th January 2026. Please note that all responses are to be submitted via the ProContract e-tendering portal.
Any clarification questions should be submitted via the Council’s e-tendering portal (ProContract) no later than 12 noon on January 23rd 2026.
It is not a requirement that all sections are completed by all respondents.
Please be aware that no information submitted will be treated as confidential and may be disclosed to ensure a level playing field for all participants in any procurement process that may follow. Additionally, the council will only sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) using its standard terms and conditions if subsequently requested.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064402-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70120000 - Buying and selling of real estate
- 70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services
- 70310000 - Building rental or sale services
- 70320000 - Land rental or sale services
- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 70332300 - Industrial property services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 15:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064402-2026
- 12 Jan 2026 at 08:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002099-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064402-2026
  8th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002099-2026
  12th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=15a3797c-aaec-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
- https://suppliersupport.proactisservicedesk.com
- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/Pleasenotethatinordertosubmitthetenderelectronically,allbiddersmust,inthefirstinstance,registerwiththeProContractportal.Bidders,ifhavingtechnicaldifficultiesinusingthee-Tenderingportal,shouldcontacttheproviderdirectlythroughoneofthefollowingmediums.Email:ProContractSuppliers@proactis.comAlternatively,usetheelectronicticketloggingsystemwhichcanbefoundat:https://suppliersupport.proactisservicedesk.comTheContractingAuthority’saccesstothee-Tenderingportalinformationandview,differsfromthatofthebidder.Thee-TenderingportalismanagedbyProactis.

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