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title: "Term Contract for the Valuation of Houses as well as Land & Development Sites within Midlothian"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000511582"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2018-03-21"
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# Term Contract for the Valuation of Houses as well as Land & Development Sites within Midlothian

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000511582

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## Summary

The Midlothian Council is currently engaged in an active procurement process for a contract titled "Term Contract for the Valuation of Houses as well as Land & Development Sites within Midlothian." This service procurement is classified under the general public services category and primarily focused on obtaining independent open market valuations for properties and land within the Midlothian region, located in Scotland. The tender was initiated on 12th September 2017, with the bid submission deadline set for 28th September 2017. Awarded to the supplier Graham + Sibbald, this contract has a total value of £128,750 and was formally signed on 3rd November 2017.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in property valuation and surveying services. Firms that are suitably qualified, experienced, and compliant with the relevant professional standards—such as having RICS, IRRV, or RSA designations—will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, there is a focus on creating sustainable community benefits through the contract, encouraging bidders to propose initiatives like apprenticeships and training opportunities, which can further enhance their engagement with the local community and government initiatives.

## Notice

An independent open market valuation should be obtained in order that the Council is purchasing property at a realistic price. In addition, the Council requires open market valuations of land and development sites where an independent valuation may be required either for acquisition, disposal or transfer internally between Council Divisions/ Sections.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following agreement by the Council, a programme of open market purchases have been agreed to add to the supply of council housing in Midlothian. An independent open market valuation should be obtained in order that the Council is purchasing property at a realistic price. In addition, the Council requires open market valuations of land and development sites where an independent valuation may be required either for acquisition, disposal or transfer internally between Council Divisions/ Sections. Midlothian Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced and resourced independent Valuation Consultant to fully and accurately provide the current market value for each property/site.

Renewal: Two further 12 month extension periods are available to the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314206 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £128,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAHAM + SIBBALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 70100000 - Real estate services with own property
- 70122000 - Land sale or purchase services
- 70122100 - Land sale services
- 70122110 - Vacant-land sale services
- 70122200 - Land purchase services
- 70122210 - Vacant-land purchase services
- 70320000 - Land rental or sale services
- 70322000 - Vacant-land rental or sale services
- 70331000 - Residential property services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314206
- 12 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295235

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295235&idx=1
  12th September 2017 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295235&idx=2
  12th September 2017 - Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295235&idx=3
  12th September 2017 - European Single Procurement Document v1.9
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295235
  Term Contract for the Valuation of Houses as well as Land & Development Sites within Midlothian - An independent open market valuation should be obtained in order that the Council is purchasing property at a realistic price. In addition, the Council requires open market valuations of land and development sites where an independent valuation may be required either for acquisition, disposal or transfer internally between Council Divisions/ Sections.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314206
  Term Contract for the Valuation of Houses as well as Land & Development Sites within Midlothian - An independent open market valuation should be obtained in order that the Council is purchasing property at a realistic price. In addition, the Council requires open market valuations of land and development sites where an independent valuation may be required either for acquisition, disposal or transfer internally between Council Divisions/ Sections.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000511582

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