Scope
Description
The Council is undertaking a pre-market dialogue to inform the upcoming procurement of a Commercial Adviser. This engagement is not part of the formal tender process, but is intended to gather feedback from interested parties on the proposed scope, approach, and requirements.
The Commercial Adviser will primarily support the mobilisation and delivery of the Repairs, Maintenance, and Capital Delivery contract, as well as help embed hybrid cost models across other contracts. Feedback received during this pre-market dialogue will be used to shape the final tender documents, ensuring they reflect market best practice and are aligned with the Council's objectives. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this dialogue to help ensure the procurement process is robust, transparent, and meets the needs of both the Council and the market.
The link to the opportunity can be found - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ProjectManage/9659.
Total value (estimated)
- £550,000 excluding VAT
- £660,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 January 2026 to 30 June 2031
- Possible extension to 30 June 2036
- 10 years, 5 months, 4 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
16 October 2025
Engagement process description
As part of the pre-procurement process, the Council is seeking feedback from the market to help shape the final tender documents for this opportunity. Interested parties are invited to review the draft brief and contract document provided and complete the accompanying questionnaire within the pre-market dialogue document. The feedback received will be used to ensure that the final procurement documents are aligned with market best practice and are suitable for potential bidders. This stage is intended to promote transparency and collaboration, enabling the Council to develop a procurement process that meets both its objectives and the needs of the market.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 November 2025
Contracting authority
Dacorum Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGG-5373-XYZX
The Forum, Marlowes
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1DN
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government