Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Shropshire Council
Shirehall
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
Contact
Commissioning Development Procurement Manager
Telephone
+44 1743252993
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
RMCB 049 – ASSET MANAGEMENT OF THE DARWIN SHOPPING CENTRE, SHREWSBURY
Reference number
RMCB 049
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 70332000 - Non-residential property services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council is seeking an experienced asset management agent with flair, resources, and an understanding of retailer’s requirements and issues who will be innovative in providing a realistic and achievable 5 year Business Plan to help grow The Darwin Shopping Centre to maintain and improve the shopping experience, attracting new retailers, shoppers and ultimately increase the income generated from this key asset.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £450,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Main site or place of performance
Shropshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council is seeking an experienced asset management agent with flair, resources, and an understanding of retailer’s requirements and issues who will be innovative in providing a realistic and achievable 5 year Business Plan to help grow The Darwin Shopping Centre to maintain and improve the shopping experience, attracting new retailers, shoppers and ultimately increase the income generated from this key asset.
Whilst the Council will retain the rent collection and service charge management of the centre, the successful agents will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Business Plan. This is to provide a clear strategy for the ongoing and future management of the Darwin and will seek to increase the value for money provided to the tenants, and in turn the contribution to the Shropshire economy by developing the range of retailers and goods available, which will attract more shoppers to the town.
Marketing and lettings strategy will be key to this plan along with clear financial reporting. To deliver the right tenant mix and sustainable financial returns for the Council you will be required to provide advice on and undertake lease renewals, rent reviews and lease regearing and look for extra opportunities to increase revenue and lower costs across the centre.
It is a requirement that at the end of each and every quarter during the full 3 year term of this agreement, and any agreed extension, that the appointed agent will provide a report on progress, risks, strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for the following 3, 6 and 12 month periods, including valuation updates.
The appointment will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further two year period.
Tenderers are required to identify all costs before submitting their tender, additional costs will not be accepted at a later date.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £450,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2024
End date
31 July 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract will be for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further two year period.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
See tender documentation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 July 2024
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 31 July 2024
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 July 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 5 years
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/45ND692MD7
GO Reference: GO-2024617-PRO-26633766
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Shropshire Council
Shirehall, Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Shropshire Council
Shirehall, Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Shropshire Council
Shirehall, Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
Country
United Kingdom