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Royal Mills Commercial Estate - Property Management, Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) & Lease Consultancy Services

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BuyerManchester City Council
StatusOpen
Deadline11 Sept 2026
Value£350,000
Published3 Sept 2026

What is being bought

Manchester City Council ('the Council') is looking to procure contracts for Royal Mills Commercial Estate. This requirement is split into 3no. Lots: (1) Property Management, (2) Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) and (3) Lease Consultancy. Royal Mills Commercial Estate comprising of Royal Mill, Paragon Mill, Old & New Sedgwick Mills, Fairbairn Building, Nuovo A & Nuovo B was purchased by Manchester City Council in 2017 as part of the wider Ancoats Estate acquisition from Homes England. In 2019, a further acquisition was made by the Council of the remaining commercial long leasehold within Old & New Sedgwick, namely the Courtyard aka the Business Centre. Lease structure: - Freehold: MCC - Headlease (999 years): RM Developments Ltd - Commercial Lease (998 years): MCC - Royal Mill Business Centre Lease (150 years): MCC - Numerous commercial sub-leases from 2-25 years The Estate is a mixed-use development of both refurbished former mill buildings and new build properties. The Services to be provided are in respect of the Commercial elements of the Properties only. The maximum estimated value of the Contract over its maximum possible term is £420,000 (inclusive of VAT). The estimated split across the Lots are as follows: Lot 1 - Property Management - £300,000 (incl. VAT) Lot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) - £60,000 (incl. VAT) Lot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews) - £60,000 (incl. VAT) Suppliers should note that this is only an estimate to give Suppliers an idea of the potential scale of the opportunity. No guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. Lot 1 - Property Management It is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 1 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage It is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract Lot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) It is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 2 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage It is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract Lot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews) It is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 3 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage It is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract Please note: Applicants may be shortlisted across one, two or all Lots where they meet the necessary requirements. Where an Applicant is shortlisted across multiple Lots, they will be treated as an individual Applicant for each Lot in relation to the envisaged 4no. for each Lot.

Delivery location

UKD3, GB · UKD3, GB · UKD3, GB

Categories

Real estate services 70000000Non-residential property renting or leasing services 70220000Non-residential property services 70332000

Lot details

Property Management

Services Lot 1 - Property Management - £300,000 (incl. VAT) It is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 1 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage It is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract The Managing Agent will provide a comprehensive property and facilities management service across the portfolio, including maintaining property records, undertaking inspections, identifying issues and making recommendations to the Client. The Managing Agent will be expected to provide proactive operational, financial, compliance, tenant engagement and asset management services aimed at protecting and enhancing the value, performance and income generation of the properties.

Statusactive
Value£250,000
Contract periodFrom 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2030

Award criteria
Quality — 6no. quality method statement questions: Q1.1 - Organisation Chart (5%) Q1.2 - KPIs (5%) Q1.3 - Asset Improvement (5%) Q1.4 - Collaborative Working - Lot 1 Specific (10%) Q1.5 - Place Making (10%) Q1.6 - Digital Improvements (5%) (40%)
Social Value — 6no. social value method statement questions: Q2.1 - Real Living Wage (Pass/Fail) Q2.2 - Zero Hour Contracts (Pass/Fail) Q2.3 - Good Employment and Fair Work (5%) Q2.4 - Compliance with Our Manchester Values (5%) Q2.5 - Organisation's Current Approach to Delivering Social Value (5%) Q2.6 - Commitment to Delivering MCC Social Value Objectives (5%) (20%)
Environmental — 2no. environmental method statement questions: Q3.1 - Zero Carbon Framework (5%) Q3.2 - Zero Carbon Approach (5%) (10%)
Price — 2no. Pricing Questions: Q4.1 - Annual Property Management Fee - Lot 1 Specific (30%) Q4.2 - Cost Breakdown (Non-Evaluated) (30%)

Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services)

Services Lot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) - £60,000 (incl. VAT) It is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 2 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage It is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract The Property Agent will provide a full commercial agency service for the disposal and letting of units within the properties, with the objective of maximising occupancy, rental income and asset performance. The Property Agent will be expected to deliver a proactive commercial agency service that drives occupancy, secures optimum leasing outcomes and supports the long-term performance and value of the properties.

Statusactive
Value£50,000
Contract periodFrom 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2030

Award criteria
Quality — 6no. quality method statement questions: Q1.1 - Organisation Chart (5%) Q1.2 - KPIs (5%) Q1.3 - Asset Improvement (5%) Q1.4 - Strategic Thinking - Lot 2 Specific (10%) Q1.5 - Place Making (10%) Q1.6 - Digital Improvements (5%) (40%)
Social Value — 6no. social value method statement questions: Q2.1 - Real Living Wage (Pass/Fail) Q2.2 - Zero Hour Contracts (Pass/Fail) Q2.3 - Good Employment and Fair Work (5%) Q2.4 - Compliance with Our Manchester Values (5%) Q2.5 - Organisation's Current Approach to Delivering Social Value (5%) Q2.6 - Commitment to Delivering MCC Social Value Objectives (5%) (20%)
Environmental — 2no. environmental method statement questions: Q3.1 - Zero Carbon Framework (5%) Q3.2 - Zero Carbon Approach (5%) (10%)
Price — 2no. Pricing Questions: Q4.1 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) Fee - Lot 2 Specific (30%) Q4.2 - Cost Breakdown (Non-Evaluated) (30%)

Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews)

Services Lot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews) - £60,000 (incl. VAT) It is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 3 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage It is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract The Property Agent will provide a comprehensive lease advisory service across the property portfolio, including the management of lease renewals, open market rent reviews and break options. The Property Agent will be expected to deliver a proactive lease advisory service that optimises income, protects asset value and secures the best commercial outcomes for the Client.

Statusactive
Value£50,000
Contract periodFrom 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2030

Award criteria
Quality — 6no. quality method statement questions: Q1.1 - Organisation Chart (5%) Q1.2 - KPIs (5%) Q1.3 - Asset Improvement (5%) Q1.4 - Strategic Thinking - Lot 3 Specific (10%) Q1.5 - Place Making (10%) Q1.6 - Digital Improvements (5%) (40%)
Social Value — 6no. social value method statement questions: Q2.1 - Real Living Wage (Pass/Fail) Q2.2 - Zero Hour Contracts (Pass/Fail) Q2.3 - Good Employment and Fair Work (5%) Q2.4 - Compliance with Our Manchester Values (5%) Q2.5 - Organisation's Current Approach to Delivering Social Value (5%) Q2.6 - Commitment to Delivering MCC Social Value Objectives (5%) (20%)
Environmental — 2no. environmental method statement questions: Q3.1 - Zero Carbon Framework (5%) Q3.2 - Zero Carbon Approach (5%) (10%)
Price — 2no. Pricing Questions: Q4.1 - Lease Consultancy Services Fee - Lot 3 Specific (30%) Q4.2 - Cost Breakdown (Non-Evaluated) (30%)

What is included

ItemCategoryQuantity
1Non-residential property servicesNot published
2Real estate servicesNot published
3Non-residential property renting or leasing servicesNot published

Comparable-procurement analytics

Benchmarked against retained Find a Tender procedures with CPV division 70. The category anchor is Real estate services (70000000); this is a deliberately broad market comparator. The comparison is shown at several levels rather than pretending one company or region is always the best benchmark.

Comparison setProceduresReported bids per procedureNamed award suppliersPrice evidence
Market: CPV division 707953 median · 49.6 average (214 of 795 with a bid count)4.1 average (242 of 795 with named award suppliers)Not published
Same buyer2Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Delivery region: UKD31012 median · 86 average (3 of 10 with a bid count)15 average (3 of 10 with named award suppliers)Not published
Similar published value (0.5×–2×)582 median · 5.5 average (4 of 58 with a bid count)1.8 average (4 of 58 with named award suppliers)Not published

“Reported bids” is an official aggregate, sometimes reported per lot; it is the closest available competition measure. “Named award suppliers” are winners, not all applicants.

Price-outcome signal

Not enough comparable procedures currently publish both a GBP tender value and a usable lowest-valid-bid value to calculate a responsible price-reduction benchmark. Tenderline deliberately does not infer a saving from named award suppliers or from missing award values.

Procurement strategy & market signals

Framework agreementNot published
Dynamic purchasing systemNot published
Competitive procurementNot published
Recurring requirementNot published
Procurement method rationaleNot published
Rationale classificationsNot published
Special regimeNot published
Covered byGPA
Submission policyallowed
Selection criteriaNot published
Risk detailsNot published

Planning & early market engagement

BudgetNot published
No-engagement rationaleNot published
Planning documents0
Planning milestones0

No planning milestones published.

Related procurements

No linked framework, prior procurement or reprocurement published.

Documents & submission route

Source data inventory

Diagnostic view. “Not published” means this current release does not provide a value.

OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06d707
Latest release ID083672-2026
Latest release timestampThu Sep 03 2026 16:57:32 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLhttps://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083672-2026
Tender statusactive
Procurement methodselective
Procurement method detailsCompetitive flexible procedure
Main procurement categoryservices
Above thresholdYes
Legal basis2023/54
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadline2026-09-11T11:00:00+01:00
Enquiry deadline2026-08-18T17:00:00+01:00
Award period: startNot published
Award period: end2026-11-23T23:59:59Z
Submission method detailshttps://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=142eadbc-098a-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True The Chest reference for this opportunity is: DN823770
Submission languagesen
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender value£350,000
Tender lots in source3
Tender items in source3
Tender documents in source2
Awards in latest release0
Contracts in latest release0
Parties in latest release1

Notice history

DateEventReference
3 Sept 2026tenderUpdate083672-2026
27 Aug 2026tenderUpdate081768-2026
26 Aug 2026tenderUpdate081486-2026
29 Jul 2026tender071923-2026

All source data

Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.

Complete current OCDS release JSON
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        "description": "Services\nLot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews) - £60,000 (incl. VAT)\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 3 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nThe Property Agent will provide a comprehensive lease advisory service across the property portfolio, including the management of lease renewals, open market rent reviews and break options.\nThe Property Agent will be expected to deliver a proactive lease advisory service that optimises income, protects asset value and secures the best commercial outcomes for the Client.",
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          "startDate": "2027-02-01T00:00:00Z",
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        "selectionCriteria": {
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            {
              "type": "economic",
              "description": "Applicants must demonstrate sufficient economic and financial standing to perform the Contract.\nThe Authority will assess:\n- Financial viability based on submitted accounts and/or financial information.\n- Appropriate levels of insurance\n- Any minimum financial thresholds set out in the procurement documents.\nFurther details of the assessment methodology and evidence requirements are contained within the tender documents.\nIn applying the conditions of participation relating to financial standing, the Council will exercise its discretion, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, to determine whether a Tenderer's economic and financial standing is suitable.\nThe Council's assessment will be undertaken on a proportionate and objective basis, having regard to:\n- the subject matter, value, complexity and risk profile of the Contract(s);\n- the duration of the Contract(s) and any associated financial exposure;\n- the information provided by the Applicant in response to the ITP; and\n- other relevant information lawfully available to the Authority, including the outcomes of financial checks and analyses described in the ITP\nNo single element of the financial assessment (including any individual financial ratio, credit indicator, or accounting metric) will necessarily be determinative. The Council reserves the right to take a holistic view of an Applicant's financial standing and its suitability.\nThe Council may determine that an Applicant satisfies the conditions of participation relating to financial standing where, in the Council's reasonable opinion, the Applicant demonstrates sufficient financial resilience, stability and capacity to perform the Contract, even where:\n- individual financial ratios fall outside benchmark ranges;\n- there are year‑on‑year fluctuations explained by market conditions, investment activity or corporate restructuring; or\n- alternative evidence appropriately mitigates identified financial risks\nConversely, the Council may determine that an Applicant does not satisfy the conditions of participation where the overall assessment indicates an unacceptable level of financial risk."
            },
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              "type": "technical",
              "description": "Suppliers must demonstrate that they have relevant experience. This will be assessed in line with the information and scoring methodology found in the 'Award Criteria' section within the Invitation to Participate document.\nA scored criteria is being utilised on the 'Relevant experience and contract examples' section of the PSQ, suppliers should read the 'Award Criteria' section and the PSQ to understand how to ensure compliance with this section.\nFailure to follow the instructions may lead to the Supplier's application being excluded from the procurement.\nFor consortium bids involving more than two parties, three relevant contract examples of a similar nature and value to this contract opportunity should be provided covering the principal members of the consortium. Where this is not possible (e.g. if the consortium is newly formed or a special purpose vehicle is to be created for the contract), three separate examples should be provided between the principal member(s) of the proposed consortium or members of the special purpose vehicle or sub-contractors (three examples are not required from each member).\nConditions of Participation: Technical ability (Health & Safety Arrangements)\nThe answers provided in your Response will be evaluated on the basis of pass/fail.  Suppliers who self-certify that they do not meet the requirements of this section will be excluded.  The provision of insufficient or false information and/or any responses that leads the Council, acting reasonably, to conclude (considering the risk that the relevant answer concerns the Supplier's ability to properly perform the contract) that it would be inappropriate to select the Supplier on this occasion, will result in exclusion.\nExclusion grounds may apply at any point in the procurement process up to the award of contract."
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    "title": "Royal Mills Commercial Estate - Property Management, Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) & Lease Consultancy Services",
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        "id": "conflictOfInterest",
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        "id": "083672-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083672-2026",
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      "features": "This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, using the Competitive Flexible Procedure. The documentation published with this opportunity describes how the procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated procurement timetable and award criteria (for both participation and tender) and how to respond to this opportunity.\nSuppliers are strongly encouraged to read the documentation provided on The Chest, including the appendices and all other documentation published as part of this Invitation to Participate and Invitation to Tender (draft) before preparing their submission. Failure to comply with the information in the documentation may result in exclusion from the Procurement and/or the rejection of any submission.\nThe process comprises an initial Invitation to Participate (ITP) stage which will require applicants to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), containing both pass/fail and scored elements.\nApplicants will be ranked using the award criteria provided in the ITP and the highest scoring applicants for each individual Lot will be shortlisted. Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage which includes at least 1no. dialogue session/period. Following conclusion of the dialogue session/period, the ITT may be amended accordingly in line with the documentation forming this procurement exercise and any applicable procurement law (as previously highlighted). A final revised tender will then be sent out to those bidders shortlisted from Stage 1.\nIf applicants do not meet the requirements of the PSQ and/or are not shortlisted at Stage 1, they will not be invited to dialogue sessions or to provide a submission at final revised tender stage and will be notified that they have been unsuccessful as soon as practically possible after Stage 1 (ITP) has concluded."
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        "description": "The request to participate deadline has been extended by a further week.\nPrevious deadline: 04 September 2026 (11:00am)\nNew deadline: 11 September 2026 (11:00am)"
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    "description": "Manchester City Council ('the Council') is looking to procure contracts for Royal Mills Commercial Estate. This requirement is split into 3no. Lots: (1) Property Management, (2) Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) and (3) Lease Consultancy.\nRoyal Mills Commercial Estate comprising of Royal Mill, Paragon Mill, Old & New Sedgwick Mills, Fairbairn Building, Nuovo A & Nuovo B was purchased by Manchester City Council in 2017 as part of the wider Ancoats Estate acquisition from Homes England. In 2019, a further acquisition was made by the Council of the remaining commercial long leasehold within Old & New Sedgwick, namely the Courtyard aka the Business Centre.\nLease structure:\n- Freehold: MCC\n- Headlease (999 years): RM Developments Ltd\n- Commercial Lease (998 years): MCC\n- Royal Mill Business Centre Lease (150 years): MCC\n- Numerous commercial sub-leases from 2-25 years\nThe Estate is a mixed-use development of both refurbished former mill buildings and new build properties. The Services to be provided are in respect of the Commercial elements of the Properties only.\nThe maximum estimated value of the Contract over its maximum possible term is £420,000 (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated split across the Lots are as follows:\nLot 1 - Property Management - £300,000 (incl. VAT)\nLot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) - £60,000 (incl. VAT)\nLot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews) - £60,000 (incl. VAT)\nSuppliers should note that this is only an estimate to give Suppliers an idea of the potential scale of the opportunity. No guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract.\nLot 1 - Property Management\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 1 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nLot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services)\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 2 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nLot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews)\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 3 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nPlease note: Applicants may be shortlisted across one, two or all Lots where they meet the necessary requirements. Where an Applicant is shortlisted across multiple Lots, they will be treated as an individual Applicant for each Lot in relation to the envisaged 4no. for each Lot.",
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    "submissionMethodDetails": "https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=142eadbc-098a-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True\nThe Chest reference for this opportunity is: DN823770",
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Complete JSON history (4 releases)
3 Sept 2026 · 083672-2026 · tenderUpdate
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        "description": "Services\nLot 1 - Property Management - £300,000 (incl. VAT)\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 1 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nThe Managing Agent will provide a comprehensive property and facilities management service across the portfolio, including maintaining property records, undertaking inspections, identifying issues and making recommendations to the Client.\nThe Managing Agent will be expected to provide proactive operational, financial, compliance, tenant engagement and asset management services aimed at protecting and enhancing the value, performance and income generation of the properties.",
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              "description": "Applicants must demonstrate sufficient economic and financial standing to perform the Contract.\nThe Authority will assess:\n- Financial viability based on submitted accounts and/or financial information.\n- Appropriate levels of insurance\n- Any minimum financial thresholds set out in the procurement documents.\nFurther details of the assessment methodology and evidence requirements are contained within the tender documents.\nIn applying the conditions of participation relating to financial standing, the Council will exercise its discretion, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, to determine whether a Tenderer's economic and financial standing is suitable.\nThe Council's assessment will be undertaken on a proportionate and objective basis, having regard to:\n- the subject matter, value, complexity and risk profile of the Contract(s);\n- the duration of the Contract(s) and any associated financial exposure;\n- the information provided by the Applicant in response to the ITP; and\n- other relevant information lawfully available to the Authority, including the outcomes of financial checks and analyses described in the ITP\nNo single element of the financial assessment (including any individual financial ratio, credit indicator, or accounting metric) will necessarily be determinative. The Council reserves the right to take a holistic view of an Applicant's financial standing and its suitability.\nThe Council may determine that an Applicant satisfies the conditions of participation relating to financial standing where, in the Council's reasonable opinion, the Applicant demonstrates sufficient financial resilience, stability and capacity to perform the Contract, even where:\n- individual financial ratios fall outside benchmark ranges;\n- there are year‑on‑year fluctuations explained by market conditions, investment activity or corporate restructuring; or\n- alternative evidence appropriately mitigates identified financial risks\nConversely, the Council may determine that an Applicant does not satisfy the conditions of participation where the overall assessment indicates an unacceptable level of financial risk."
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              "type": "economic",
              "description": "Applicants must demonstrate sufficient economic and financial standing to perform the Contract.\nThe Authority will assess:\n- Financial viability based on submitted accounts and/or financial information.\n- Appropriate levels of insurance\n- Any minimum financial thresholds set out in the procurement documents.\nFurther details of the assessment methodology and evidence requirements are contained within the tender documents.\nIn applying the conditions of participation relating to financial standing, the Council will exercise its discretion, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, to determine whether a Tenderer's economic and financial standing is suitable.\nThe Council's assessment will be undertaken on a proportionate and objective basis, having regard to:\n- the subject matter, value, complexity and risk profile of the Contract(s);\n- the duration of the Contract(s) and any associated financial exposure;\n- the information provided by the Applicant in response to the ITP; and\n- other relevant information lawfully available to the Authority, including the outcomes of financial checks and analyses described in the ITP\nNo single element of the financial assessment (including any individual financial ratio, credit indicator, or accounting metric) will necessarily be determinative. The Council reserves the right to take a holistic view of an Applicant's financial standing and its suitability.\nThe Council may determine that an Applicant satisfies the conditions of participation relating to financial standing where, in the Council's reasonable opinion, the Applicant demonstrates sufficient financial resilience, stability and capacity to perform the Contract, even where:\n- individual financial ratios fall outside benchmark ranges;\n- there are year‑on‑year fluctuations explained by market conditions, investment activity or corporate restructuring; or\n- alternative evidence appropriately mitigates identified financial risks\nConversely, the Council may determine that an Applicant does not satisfy the conditions of participation where the overall assessment indicates an unacceptable level of financial risk."
            },
            {
              "type": "technical",
              "description": "Suppliers must demonstrate that they have relevant experience. This will be assessed in line with the information and scoring methodology found in the 'Award Criteria' section within the Invitation to Participate document.\nA scored criteria is being utilised on the 'Relevant experience and contract examples' section of the PSQ, suppliers should read the 'Award Criteria' section and the PSQ to understand how to ensure compliance with this section.\nFailure to follow the instructions may lead to the Supplier's application being excluded from the procurement.\nFor consortium bids involving more than two parties, three relevant contract examples of a similar nature and value to this contract opportunity should be provided covering the principal members of the consortium. Where this is not possible (e.g. if the consortium is newly formed or a special purpose vehicle is to be created for the contract), three separate examples should be provided between the principal member(s) of the proposed consortium or members of the special purpose vehicle or sub-contractors (three examples are not required from each member).\nConditions of Participation: Technical ability (Health & Safety Arrangements)\nThe answers provided in your Response will be evaluated on the basis of pass/fail.  Suppliers who self-certify that they do not meet the requirements of this section will be excluded.  The provision of insufficient or false information and/or any responses that leads the Council, acting reasonably, to conclude (considering the risk that the relevant answer concerns the Supplier's ability to properly perform the contract) that it would be inappropriate to select the Supplier on this occasion, will result in exclusion.\nExclusion grounds may apply at any point in the procurement process up to the award of contract."
            },
            {
              "description": "The Council will assess the PSQ submissions in the following order:\nA 'Compliance Review' will be undertaken to ensure the PSQ submission has been completed and submitted in accordance with the instructions provided.\nIn particular the Compliance Review will check that the PSQ submission:\n- was submitted by the due date and time;\n- complies with the rules set out in this ITP; and\n- passes all applicable pass/fail questions\nWhere, in the opinion of the Council, a PSQ submission does not pass the Compliance Review, following appropriate and proportionate clarification (at the Council's discretion), that PSQ submission will be disqualified and will not be considered further for 'Technical Evaluation'.\nA 'Technical Evaluation' will then be carried out for compliant PSQ submissions that pass the 'Compliance Review'. The 'Technical Evaluation will be assessed by the evaluation panel for this procurement exercise; this panel is made up of the following job roles (or equivalent seniority) within the Council:\n- Development Surveyor\n- Principal Development/Commercial Surveyor\n- Head of Investment Estate\nThe following will apply to all scored elements of the evaluation:\nEach member of the evaluation team will mark individually and allocate individual scores in line with the scoring methodology in this PSQ;\nA moderation meeting will be held, where all evaluators responsible for evaluating questions will discuss individual scores awarded and the rationale for such individual scores in order to agree final consensus scores and supporting rationale for each question.\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for this Lot will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage for this Lot.",
              "forReduction": true
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        "id": "3",
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        "value": {
          "amount": 50000,
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        "options": {
          "description": "The contract includes options. The Authority may exercise options to extend the contract term and/or implement modifications relating to the scope, volume, locations or operational requirements of the services, goods or works, as specified in the procurement and contract documents."
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        "description": "Services\nLot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews) - £60,000 (incl. VAT)\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 3 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nThe Property Agent will provide a comprehensive lease advisory service across the property portfolio, including the management of lease renewals, open market rent reviews and break options.\nThe Property Agent will be expected to deliver a proactive lease advisory service that optimises income, protects asset value and secures the best commercial outcomes for the Client.",
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              "name": "Price",
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          "endDate": "2030-01-31T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2027-02-01T00:00:00Z",
          "maxExtentDate": "2032-01-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "selectionCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "type": "economic",
              "description": "Applicants must demonstrate sufficient economic and financial standing to perform the Contract.\nThe Authority will assess:\n- Financial viability based on submitted accounts and/or financial information.\n- Appropriate levels of insurance\n- Any minimum financial thresholds set out in the procurement documents.\nFurther details of the assessment methodology and evidence requirements are contained within the tender documents.\nIn applying the conditions of participation relating to financial standing, the Council will exercise its discretion, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, to determine whether a Tenderer's economic and financial standing is suitable.\nThe Council's assessment will be undertaken on a proportionate and objective basis, having regard to:\n- the subject matter, value, complexity and risk profile of the Contract(s);\n- the duration of the Contract(s) and any associated financial exposure;\n- the information provided by the Applicant in response to the ITP; and\n- other relevant information lawfully available to the Authority, including the outcomes of financial checks and analyses described in the ITP\nNo single element of the financial assessment (including any individual financial ratio, credit indicator, or accounting metric) will necessarily be determinative. The Council reserves the right to take a holistic view of an Applicant's financial standing and its suitability.\nThe Council may determine that an Applicant satisfies the conditions of participation relating to financial standing where, in the Council's reasonable opinion, the Applicant demonstrates sufficient financial resilience, stability and capacity to perform the Contract, even where:\n- individual financial ratios fall outside benchmark ranges;\n- there are year‑on‑year fluctuations explained by market conditions, investment activity or corporate restructuring; or\n- alternative evidence appropriately mitigates identified financial risks\nConversely, the Council may determine that an Applicant does not satisfy the conditions of participation where the overall assessment indicates an unacceptable level of financial risk."
            },
            {
              "type": "technical",
              "description": "Suppliers must demonstrate that they have relevant experience. This will be assessed in line with the information and scoring methodology found in the 'Award Criteria' section within the Invitation to Participate document.\nA scored criteria is being utilised on the 'Relevant experience and contract examples' section of the PSQ, suppliers should read the 'Award Criteria' section and the PSQ to understand how to ensure compliance with this section.\nFailure to follow the instructions may lead to the Supplier's application being excluded from the procurement.\nFor consortium bids involving more than two parties, three relevant contract examples of a similar nature and value to this contract opportunity should be provided covering the principal members of the consortium. Where this is not possible (e.g. if the consortium is newly formed or a special purpose vehicle is to be created for the contract), three separate examples should be provided between the principal member(s) of the proposed consortium or members of the special purpose vehicle or sub-contractors (three examples are not required from each member).\nConditions of Participation: Technical ability (Health & Safety Arrangements)\nThe answers provided in your Response will be evaluated on the basis of pass/fail.  Suppliers who self-certify that they do not meet the requirements of this section will be excluded.  The provision of insufficient or false information and/or any responses that leads the Council, acting reasonably, to conclude (considering the risk that the relevant answer concerns the Supplier's ability to properly perform the contract) that it would be inappropriate to select the Supplier on this occasion, will result in exclusion.\nExclusion grounds may apply at any point in the procurement process up to the award of contract."
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              "description": "The Council will assess the PSQ submissions in the following order:\nA 'Compliance Review' will be undertaken to ensure the PSQ submission has been completed and submitted in accordance with the instructions provided.\nIn particular the Compliance Review will check that the PSQ submission:\n- was submitted by the due date and time;\n- complies with the rules set out in this ITP; and\n- passes all applicable pass/fail questions\nWhere, in the opinion of the Council, a PSQ submission does not pass the Compliance Review, following appropriate and proportionate clarification (at the Council's discretion), that PSQ submission will be disqualified and will not be considered further for 'Technical Evaluation'.\nA 'Technical Evaluation' will then be carried out for compliant PSQ submissions that pass the 'Compliance Review'. The 'Technical Evaluation will be assessed by the evaluation panel for this procurement exercise; this panel is made up of the following job roles (or equivalent seniority) within the Council:\n- Development Surveyor\n- Principal Development/Commercial Surveyor\n- Head of Investment Estate\nThe following will apply to all scored elements of the evaluation:\nEach member of the evaluation team will mark individually and allocate individual scores in line with the scoring methodology in this PSQ;\nA moderation meeting will be held, where all evaluators responsible for evaluating questions will discuss individual scores awarded and the rationale for such individual scores in order to agree final consensus scores and supporting rationale for each question.\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for this Lot will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage for this Lot.",
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    "title": "Royal Mills Commercial Estate - Property Management, Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) & Lease Consultancy Services",
    "value": {
      "amount": 350000,
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    "status": "active",
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        "id": "conflictOfInterest",
        "description": "Not published",
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        "id": "083672-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083672-2026",
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        "datePublished": "2026-09-03T17:57:32+01:00"
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      "features": "This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, using the Competitive Flexible Procedure. The documentation published with this opportunity describes how the procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated procurement timetable and award criteria (for both participation and tender) and how to respond to this opportunity.\nSuppliers are strongly encouraged to read the documentation provided on The Chest, including the appendices and all other documentation published as part of this Invitation to Participate and Invitation to Tender (draft) before preparing their submission. Failure to comply with the information in the documentation may result in exclusion from the Procurement and/or the rejection of any submission.\nThe process comprises an initial Invitation to Participate (ITP) stage which will require applicants to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), containing both pass/fail and scored elements.\nApplicants will be ranked using the award criteria provided in the ITP and the highest scoring applicants for each individual Lot will be shortlisted. Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage which includes at least 1no. dialogue session/period. Following conclusion of the dialogue session/period, the ITT may be amended accordingly in line with the documentation forming this procurement exercise and any applicable procurement law (as previously highlighted). A final revised tender will then be sent out to those bidders shortlisted from Stage 1.\nIf applicants do not meet the requirements of the PSQ and/or are not shortlisted at Stage 1, they will not be invited to dialogue sessions or to provide a submission at final revised tender stage and will be notified that they have been unsuccessful as soon as practically possible after Stage 1 (ITP) has concluded."
    },
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        "id": "083672-2026",
        "description": "The request to participate deadline has been extended by a further week.\nPrevious deadline: 04 September 2026 (11:00am)\nNew deadline: 11 September 2026 (11:00am)"
      }
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      "endDate": "2026-11-23T23:59:59Z"
    },
    "description": "Manchester City Council ('the Council') is looking to procure contracts for Royal Mills Commercial Estate. This requirement is split into 3no. Lots: (1) Property Management, (2) Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) and (3) Lease Consultancy.\nRoyal Mills Commercial Estate comprising of Royal Mill, Paragon Mill, Old & New Sedgwick Mills, Fairbairn Building, Nuovo A & Nuovo B was purchased by Manchester City Council in 2017 as part of the wider Ancoats Estate acquisition from Homes England. In 2019, a further acquisition was made by the Council of the remaining commercial long leasehold within Old & New Sedgwick, namely the Courtyard aka the Business Centre.\nLease structure:\n- Freehold: MCC\n- Headlease (999 years): RM Developments Ltd\n- Commercial Lease (998 years): MCC\n- Royal Mill Business Centre Lease (150 years): MCC\n- Numerous commercial sub-leases from 2-25 years\nThe Estate is a mixed-use development of both refurbished former mill buildings and new build properties. The Services to be provided are in respect of the Commercial elements of the Properties only.\nThe maximum estimated value of the Contract over its maximum possible term is £420,000 (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated split across the Lots are as follows:\nLot 1 - Property Management - £300,000 (incl. VAT)\nLot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) - £60,000 (incl. VAT)\nLot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews) - £60,000 (incl. VAT)\nSuppliers should note that this is only an estimate to give Suppliers an idea of the potential scale of the opportunity. No guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract.\nLot 1 - Property Management\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 1 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nLot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services)\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 2 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nLot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews)\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 3 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nPlease note: Applicants may be shortlisted across one, two or all Lots where they meet the necessary requirements. Where an Applicant is shortlisted across multiple Lots, they will be treated as an individual Applicant for each Lot in relation to the envisaged 4no. for each Lot.",
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    "submissionMethodDetails": "https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=142eadbc-098a-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True\nThe Chest reference for this opportunity is: DN823770",
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    "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-09-11T11:00:00+01:00"
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27 Aug 2026 · 081768-2026 · tenderUpdate
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  "date": "2026-08-27T13:40:25+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06d707",
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        "options": {
          "description": "The contract includes options. The Authority may exercise options to extend the contract term and/or implement modifications relating to the scope, volume, locations or operational requirements of the services, goods or works, as specified in the procurement and contract documents."
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          "description": "One extension period of twenty-four (24) months."
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        "description": "Services\nLot 1 - Property Management - £300,000 (incl. VAT)\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 1 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nThe Managing Agent will provide a comprehensive property and facilities management service across the portfolio, including maintaining property records, undertaking inspections, identifying issues and making recommendations to the Client.\nThe Managing Agent will be expected to provide proactive operational, financial, compliance, tenant engagement and asset management services aimed at protecting and enhancing the value, performance and income generation of the properties.",
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              "description": "6no. quality method statement questions:\nQ1.1 - Organisation Chart (5%)\nQ1.2 - KPIs (5%)\nQ1.3 - Asset Improvement (5%)\nQ1.4 - Collaborative Working - Lot 1 Specific (10%)\nQ1.5 - Place Making (10%)\nQ1.6 - Digital Improvements (5%)"
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              "description": "Applicants must demonstrate sufficient economic and financial standing to perform the Contract.\nThe Authority will assess:\n- Financial viability based on submitted accounts and/or financial information.\n- Appropriate levels of insurance\n- Any minimum financial thresholds set out in the procurement documents.\nFurther details of the assessment methodology and evidence requirements are contained within the tender documents.\nIn applying the conditions of participation relating to financial standing, the Council will exercise its discretion, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, to determine whether a Tenderer's economic and financial standing is suitable.\nThe Council's assessment will be undertaken on a proportionate and objective basis, having regard to:\n- the subject matter, value, complexity and risk profile of the Contract(s);\n- the duration of the Contract(s) and any associated financial exposure;\n- the information provided by the Applicant in response to the ITP; and\n- other relevant information lawfully available to the Authority, including the outcomes of financial checks and analyses described in the ITP\nNo single element of the financial assessment (including any individual financial ratio, credit indicator, or accounting metric) will necessarily be determinative. The Council reserves the right to take a holistic view of an Applicant's financial standing and its suitability.\nThe Council may determine that an Applicant satisfies the conditions of participation relating to financial standing where, in the Council's reasonable opinion, the Applicant demonstrates sufficient financial resilience, stability and capacity to perform the Contract, even where:\n- individual financial ratios fall outside benchmark ranges;\n- there are year‑on‑year fluctuations explained by market conditions, investment activity or corporate restructuring; or\n- alternative evidence appropriately mitigates identified financial risks\nConversely, the Council may determine that an Applicant does not satisfy the conditions of participation where the overall assessment indicates an unacceptable level of financial risk."
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              "description": "The Council will assess the PSQ submissions in the following order:\nA 'Compliance Review' will be undertaken to ensure the PSQ submission has been completed and submitted in accordance with the instructions provided.\nIn particular the Compliance Review will check that the PSQ submission:\n- was submitted by the due date and time;\n- complies with the rules set out in this ITP; and\n- passes all applicable pass/fail questions\nWhere, in the opinion of the Council, a PSQ submission does not pass the Compliance Review, following appropriate and proportionate clarification (at the Council's discretion), that PSQ submission will be disqualified and will not be considered further for 'Technical Evaluation'.\nA 'Technical Evaluation' will then be carried out for compliant PSQ submissions that pass the 'Compliance Review'. The 'Technical Evaluation will be assessed by the evaluation panel for this procurement exercise; this panel is made up of the following job roles (or equivalent seniority) within the Council:\n- Development Surveyor\n- Principal Development/Commercial Surveyor\n- Head of Investment Estate\nThe following will apply to all scored elements of the evaluation:\nEach member of the evaluation team will mark individually and allocate individual scores in line with the scoring methodology in this PSQ;\nA moderation meeting will be held, where all evaluators responsible for evaluating questions will discuss individual scores awarded and the rationale for such individual scores in order to agree final consensus scores and supporting rationale for each question.\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for this Lot will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage for this Lot.",
              "forReduction": true
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      {
        "id": "2",
        "title": "Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services)",
        "value": {
          "amount": 50000,
          "currency": "GBP",
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        "options": {
          "description": "The contract includes options. The Authority may exercise options to extend the contract term and/or implement modifications relating to the scope, volume, locations or operational requirements of the services, goods or works, as specified in the procurement and contract documents."
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          "description": "One extension period of twenty-four (24) months."
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        "description": "Services\nLot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) - £60,000 (incl. VAT)\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 2 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nThe Property Agent will provide a full commercial agency service for the disposal and letting of units within the properties, with the objective of maximising occupancy, rental income and asset performance.\nThe Property Agent will be expected to deliver a proactive commercial agency service that drives occupancy, secures optimum leasing outcomes and supports the long-term performance and value of the properties.",
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            },
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              "name": "Environmental",
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                  "number": 10,
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          "endDate": "2030-01-31T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2027-02-01T00:00:00Z",
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              "description": "Applicants must demonstrate sufficient economic and financial standing to perform the Contract.\nThe Authority will assess:\n- Financial viability based on submitted accounts and/or financial information.\n- Appropriate levels of insurance\n- Any minimum financial thresholds set out in the procurement documents.\nFurther details of the assessment methodology and evidence requirements are contained within the tender documents.\nIn applying the conditions of participation relating to financial standing, the Council will exercise its discretion, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, to determine whether a Tenderer's economic and financial standing is suitable.\nThe Council's assessment will be undertaken on a proportionate and objective basis, having regard to:\n- the subject matter, value, complexity and risk profile of the Contract(s);\n- the duration of the Contract(s) and any associated financial exposure;\n- the information provided by the Applicant in response to the ITP; and\n- other relevant information lawfully available to the Authority, including the outcomes of financial checks and analyses described in the ITP\nNo single element of the financial assessment (including any individual financial ratio, credit indicator, or accounting metric) will necessarily be determinative. The Council reserves the right to take a holistic view of an Applicant's financial standing and its suitability.\nThe Council may determine that an Applicant satisfies the conditions of participation relating to financial standing where, in the Council's reasonable opinion, the Applicant demonstrates sufficient financial resilience, stability and capacity to perform the Contract, even where:\n- individual financial ratios fall outside benchmark ranges;\n- there are year‑on‑year fluctuations explained by market conditions, investment activity or corporate restructuring; or\n- alternative evidence appropriately mitigates identified financial risks\nConversely, the Council may determine that an Applicant does not satisfy the conditions of participation where the overall assessment indicates an unacceptable level of financial risk."
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              "type": "technical",
              "description": "Suppliers must demonstrate that they have relevant experience. This will be assessed in line with the information and scoring methodology found in the 'Award Criteria' section within the Invitation to Participate document.\nA scored criteria is being utilised on the 'Relevant experience and contract examples' section of the PSQ, suppliers should read the 'Award Criteria' section and the PSQ to understand how to ensure compliance with this section.\nFailure to follow the instructions may lead to the Supplier's application being excluded from the procurement.\nFor consortium bids involving more than two parties, three relevant contract examples of a similar nature and value to this contract opportunity should be provided covering the principal members of the consortium. Where this is not possible (e.g. if the consortium is newly formed or a special purpose vehicle is to be created for the contract), three separate examples should be provided between the principal member(s) of the proposed consortium or members of the special purpose vehicle or sub-contractors (three examples are not required from each member).\nConditions of Participation: Technical ability (Health & Safety Arrangements)\nThe answers provided in your Response will be evaluated on the basis of pass/fail.  Suppliers who self-certify that they do not meet the requirements of this section will be excluded.  The provision of insufficient or false information and/or any responses that leads the Council, acting reasonably, to conclude (considering the risk that the relevant answer concerns the Supplier's ability to properly perform the contract) that it would be inappropriate to select the Supplier on this occasion, will result in exclusion.\nExclusion grounds may apply at any point in the procurement process up to the award of contract."
            },
            {
              "description": "The Council will assess the PSQ submissions in the following order:\nA 'Compliance Review' will be undertaken to ensure the PSQ submission has been completed and submitted in accordance with the instructions provided.\nIn particular the Compliance Review will check that the PSQ submission:\n- was submitted by the due date and time;\n- complies with the rules set out in this ITP; and\n- passes all applicable pass/fail questions\nWhere, in the opinion of the Council, a PSQ submission does not pass the Compliance Review, following appropriate and proportionate clarification (at the Council's discretion), that PSQ submission will be disqualified and will not be considered further for 'Technical Evaluation'.\nA 'Technical Evaluation' will then be carried out for compliant PSQ submissions that pass the 'Compliance Review'. The 'Technical Evaluation will be assessed by the evaluation panel for this procurement exercise; this panel is made up of the following job roles (or equivalent seniority) within the Council:\n- Development Surveyor\n- Principal Development/Commercial Surveyor\n- Head of Investment Estate\nThe following will apply to all scored elements of the evaluation:\nEach member of the evaluation team will mark individually and allocate individual scores in line with the scoring methodology in this PSQ;\nA moderation meeting will be held, where all evaluators responsible for evaluating questions will discuss individual scores awarded and the rationale for such individual scores in order to agree final consensus scores and supporting rationale for each question.\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for this Lot will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage for this Lot.",
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          "endDate": "2030-01-31T23:59:59Z",
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              "description": "Applicants must demonstrate sufficient economic and financial standing to perform the Contract.\nThe Authority will assess:\n- Financial viability based on submitted accounts and/or financial information.\n- Appropriate levels of insurance\n- Any minimum financial thresholds set out in the procurement documents.\nFurther details of the assessment methodology and evidence requirements are contained within the tender documents.\nIn applying the conditions of participation relating to financial standing, the Council will exercise its discretion, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, to determine whether a Tenderer's economic and financial standing is suitable.\nThe Council's assessment will be undertaken on a proportionate and objective basis, having regard to:\n- the subject matter, value, complexity and risk profile of the Contract(s);\n- the duration of the Contract(s) and any associated financial exposure;\n- the information provided by the Applicant in response to the ITP; and\n- other relevant information lawfully available to the Authority, including the outcomes of financial checks and analyses described in the ITP\nNo single element of the financial assessment (including any individual financial ratio, credit indicator, or accounting metric) will necessarily be determinative. The Council reserves the right to take a holistic view of an Applicant's financial standing and its suitability.\nThe Council may determine that an Applicant satisfies the conditions of participation relating to financial standing where, in the Council's reasonable opinion, the Applicant demonstrates sufficient financial resilience, stability and capacity to perform the Contract, even where:\n- individual financial ratios fall outside benchmark ranges;\n- there are year‑on‑year fluctuations explained by market conditions, investment activity or corporate restructuring; or\n- alternative evidence appropriately mitigates identified financial risks\nConversely, the Council may determine that an Applicant does not satisfy the conditions of participation where the overall assessment indicates an unacceptable level of financial risk."
            },
            {
              "type": "technical",
              "description": "Suppliers must demonstrate that they have relevant experience. This will be assessed in line with the information and scoring methodology found in the 'Award Criteria' section within the Invitation to Participate document.\nA scored criteria is being utilised on the 'Relevant experience and contract examples' section of the PSQ, suppliers should read the 'Award Criteria' section and the PSQ to understand how to ensure compliance with this section.\nFailure to follow the instructions may lead to the Supplier's application being excluded from the procurement.\nFor consortium bids involving more than two parties, three relevant contract examples of a similar nature and value to this contract opportunity should be provided covering the principal members of the consortium. Where this is not possible (e.g. if the consortium is newly formed or a special purpose vehicle is to be created for the contract), three separate examples should be provided between the principal member(s) of the proposed consortium or members of the special purpose vehicle or sub-contractors (three examples are not required from each member).\nConditions of Participation: Technical ability (Health & Safety Arrangements)\nThe answers provided in your Response will be evaluated on the basis of pass/fail.  Suppliers who self-certify that they do not meet the requirements of this section will be excluded.  The provision of insufficient or false information and/or any responses that leads the Council, acting reasonably, to conclude (considering the risk that the relevant answer concerns the Supplier's ability to properly perform the contract) that it would be inappropriate to select the Supplier on this occasion, will result in exclusion.\nExclusion grounds may apply at any point in the procurement process up to the award of contract."
            },
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              "description": "The Council will assess the PSQ submissions in the following order:\nA 'Compliance Review' will be undertaken to ensure the PSQ submission has been completed and submitted in accordance with the instructions provided.\nIn particular the Compliance Review will check that the PSQ submission:\n- was submitted by the due date and time;\n- complies with the rules set out in this ITP; and\n- passes all applicable pass/fail questions\nWhere, in the opinion of the Council, a PSQ submission does not pass the Compliance Review, following appropriate and proportionate clarification (at the Council's discretion), that PSQ submission will be disqualified and will not be considered further for 'Technical Evaluation'.\nA 'Technical Evaluation' will then be carried out for compliant PSQ submissions that pass the 'Compliance Review'. The 'Technical Evaluation will be assessed by the evaluation panel for this procurement exercise; this panel is made up of the following job roles (or equivalent seniority) within the Council:\n- Development Surveyor\n- Principal Development/Commercial Surveyor\n- Head of Investment Estate\nThe following will apply to all scored elements of the evaluation:\nEach member of the evaluation team will mark individually and allocate individual scores in line with the scoring methodology in this PSQ;\nA moderation meeting will be held, where all evaluators responsible for evaluating questions will discuss individual scores awarded and the rationale for such individual scores in order to agree final consensus scores and supporting rationale for each question.\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for this Lot will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage for this Lot.",
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    "title": "Royal Mills Commercial Estate - Property Management, Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) & Lease Consultancy Services",
    "value": {
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    "status": "active",
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        "id": "conflictOfInterest",
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      {
        "id": "081768-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081768-2026",
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    "procedure": {
      "features": "This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, using the Competitive Flexible Procedure. The documentation published with this opportunity describes how the procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated procurement timetable and award criteria (for both participation and tender) and how to respond to this opportunity.\nSuppliers are strongly encouraged to read the documentation provided on The Chest, including the appendices and all other documentation published as part of this Invitation to Participate and Invitation to Tender (draft) before preparing their submission. Failure to comply with the information in the documentation may result in exclusion from the Procurement and/or the rejection of any submission.\nThe process comprises an initial Invitation to Participate (ITP) stage which will require applicants to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), containing both pass/fail and scored elements.\nApplicants will be ranked using the award criteria provided in the ITP and the highest scoring applicants for each individual Lot will be shortlisted. Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage which includes at least 1no. dialogue session/period. Following conclusion of the dialogue session/period, the ITT may be amended accordingly in line with the documentation forming this procurement exercise and any applicable procurement law (as previously highlighted). A final revised tender will then be sent out to those bidders shortlisted from Stage 1.\nIf applicants do not meet the requirements of the PSQ and/or are not shortlisted at Stage 1, they will not be invited to dialogue sessions or to provide a submission at final revised tender stage and will be notified that they have been unsuccessful as soon as practically possible after Stage 1 (ITP) has concluded."
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        "description": "Due to an update to the expression window of the opportunity (deadline extended by a week), the advert link to the Chest e-procurement portal was no longer directing correctly from the notice.\nA new link has been added to direct to the advert but also a general Chest e-procurement portal link has also been added.\nThe Chest reference for this opportunity is: DN823770"
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      "endDate": "2026-11-16T23:59:59Z"
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    "description": "Manchester City Council ('the Council') is looking to procure contracts for Royal Mills Commercial Estate. This requirement is split into 3no. Lots: (1) Property Management, (2) Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) and (3) Lease Consultancy.\nRoyal Mills Commercial Estate comprising of Royal Mill, Paragon Mill, Old & New Sedgwick Mills, Fairbairn Building, Nuovo A & Nuovo B was purchased by Manchester City Council in 2017 as part of the wider Ancoats Estate acquisition from Homes England. In 2019, a further acquisition was made by the Council of the remaining commercial long leasehold within Old & New Sedgwick, namely the Courtyard aka the Business Centre.\nLease structure:\n- Freehold: MCC\n- Headlease (999 years): RM Developments Ltd\n- Commercial Lease (998 years): MCC\n- Royal Mill Business Centre Lease (150 years): MCC\n- Numerous commercial sub-leases from 2-25 years\nThe Estate is a mixed-use development of both refurbished former mill buildings and new build properties. The Services to be provided are in respect of the Commercial elements of the Properties only.\nThe maximum estimated value of the Contract over its maximum possible term is £420,000 (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated split across the Lots are as follows:\nLot 1 - Property Management - £300,000 (incl. VAT)\nLot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) - £60,000 (incl. VAT)\nLot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews) - £60,000 (incl. VAT)\nSuppliers should note that this is only an estimate to give Suppliers an idea of the potential scale of the opportunity. No guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract.\nLot 1 - Property Management\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 1 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nLot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services)\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 2 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nLot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews)\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 3 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nPlease note: Applicants may be shortlisted across one, two or all Lots where they meet the necessary requirements. Where an Applicant is shortlisted across multiple Lots, they will be treated as an individual Applicant for each Lot in relation to the envisaged 4no. for each Lot.",
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    "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-09-04T11:00:00+01:00"
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}
26 Aug 2026 · 081486-2026 · tenderUpdate
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  "date": "2026-08-26T16:21:58+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06d707",
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              "description": "6no. quality method statement questions:\nQ1.1 - Organisation Chart (5%)\nQ1.2 - KPIs (5%)\nQ1.3 - Asset Improvement (5%)\nQ1.4 - Collaborative Working - Lot 1 Specific (10%)\nQ1.5 - Place Making (10%)\nQ1.6 - Digital Improvements (5%)"
            },
            {
              "name": "Social Value",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
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                  "number": 20,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
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            },
            {
              "name": "Environmental",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 10,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
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            },
            {
              "name": "Price",
              "type": "price",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 30,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "description": "2no. Pricing Questions:\nQ4.1 - Annual Property Management Fee - Lot 1 Specific (30%)\nQ4.2 - Cost Breakdown (Non-Evaluated)"
            }
          ]
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        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2030-01-31T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2027-02-01T00:00:00Z",
          "maxExtentDate": "2032-01-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "selectionCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "type": "economic",
              "description": "Applicants must demonstrate sufficient economic and financial standing to perform the Contract.\nThe Authority will assess:\n- Financial viability based on submitted accounts and/or financial information.\n- Appropriate levels of insurance\n- Any minimum financial thresholds set out in the procurement documents.\nFurther details of the assessment methodology and evidence requirements are contained within the tender documents.\nIn applying the conditions of participation relating to financial standing, the Council will exercise its discretion, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, to determine whether a Tenderer's economic and financial standing is suitable.\nThe Council's assessment will be undertaken on a proportionate and objective basis, having regard to:\n- the subject matter, value, complexity and risk profile of the Contract(s);\n- the duration of the Contract(s) and any associated financial exposure;\n- the information provided by the Applicant in response to the ITP; and\n- other relevant information lawfully available to the Authority, including the outcomes of financial checks and analyses described in the ITP\nNo single element of the financial assessment (including any individual financial ratio, credit indicator, or accounting metric) will necessarily be determinative. The Council reserves the right to take a holistic view of an Applicant's financial standing and its suitability.\nThe Council may determine that an Applicant satisfies the conditions of participation relating to financial standing where, in the Council's reasonable opinion, the Applicant demonstrates sufficient financial resilience, stability and capacity to perform the Contract, even where:\n- individual financial ratios fall outside benchmark ranges;\n- there are year‑on‑year fluctuations explained by market conditions, investment activity or corporate restructuring; or\n- alternative evidence appropriately mitigates identified financial risks\nConversely, the Council may determine that an Applicant does not satisfy the conditions of participation where the overall assessment indicates an unacceptable level of financial risk."
            },
            {
              "type": "technical",
              "description": "Suppliers must demonstrate that they have relevant experience. This will be assessed in line with the information and scoring methodology found in the 'Award Criteria' section within the Invitation to Participate document.\nA scored criteria is being utilised on the 'Relevant experience and contract examples' section of the PSQ, suppliers should read the 'Award Criteria' section and the PSQ to understand how to ensure compliance with this section.\nFailure to follow the instructions may lead to the Supplier's application being excluded from the procurement.\nFor consortium bids involving more than two parties, three relevant contract examples of a similar nature and value to this contract opportunity should be provided covering the principal members of the consortium. Where this is not possible (e.g. if the consortium is newly formed or a special purpose vehicle is to be created for the contract), three separate examples should be provided between the principal member(s) of the proposed consortium or members of the special purpose vehicle or sub-contractors (three examples are not required from each member).\nConditions of Participation: Technical ability (Health & Safety Arrangements)\nThe answers provided in your Response will be evaluated on the basis of pass/fail.  Suppliers who self-certify that they do not meet the requirements of this section will be excluded.  The provision of insufficient or false information and/or any responses that leads the Council, acting reasonably, to conclude (considering the risk that the relevant answer concerns the Supplier's ability to properly perform the contract) that it would be inappropriate to select the Supplier on this occasion, will result in exclusion.\nExclusion grounds may apply at any point in the procurement process up to the award of contract."
            },
            {
              "description": "The Council will assess the PSQ submissions in the following order:\nA 'Compliance Review' will be undertaken to ensure the PSQ submission has been completed and submitted in accordance with the instructions provided.\nIn particular the Compliance Review will check that the PSQ submission:\n- was submitted by the due date and time;\n- complies with the rules set out in this ITP; and\n- passes all applicable pass/fail questions\nWhere, in the opinion of the Council, a PSQ submission does not pass the Compliance Review, following appropriate and proportionate clarification (at the Council's discretion), that PSQ submission will be disqualified and will not be considered further for 'Technical Evaluation'.\nA 'Technical Evaluation' will then be carried out for compliant PSQ submissions that pass the 'Compliance Review'. The 'Technical Evaluation will be assessed by the evaluation panel for this procurement exercise; this panel is made up of the following job roles (or equivalent seniority) within the Council:\n- Development Surveyor\n- Principal Development/Commercial Surveyor\n- Head of Investment Estate\nThe following will apply to all scored elements of the evaluation:\nEach member of the evaluation team will mark individually and allocate individual scores in line with the scoring methodology in this PSQ;\nA moderation meeting will be held, where all evaluators responsible for evaluating questions will discuss individual scores awarded and the rationale for such individual scores in order to agree final consensus scores and supporting rationale for each question.\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for this Lot will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage for this Lot.",
              "forReduction": true
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        "value": {
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          "currency": "GBP",
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        "options": {
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        "description": "Services\nLot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) - £60,000 (incl. VAT)\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 2 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nThe Property Agent will provide a full commercial agency service for the disposal and letting of units within the properties, with the objective of maximising occupancy, rental income and asset performance.\nThe Property Agent will be expected to deliver a proactive commercial agency service that drives occupancy, secures optimum leasing outcomes and supports the long-term performance and value of the properties.",
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                  "weight": "percentageExact"
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          "endDate": "2030-01-31T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2027-02-01T00:00:00Z",
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              "type": "economic",
              "description": "Applicants must demonstrate sufficient economic and financial standing to perform the Contract.\nThe Authority will assess:\n- Financial viability based on submitted accounts and/or financial information.\n- Appropriate levels of insurance\n- Any minimum financial thresholds set out in the procurement documents.\nFurther details of the assessment methodology and evidence requirements are contained within the tender documents.\nIn applying the conditions of participation relating to financial standing, the Council will exercise its discretion, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, to determine whether a Tenderer's economic and financial standing is suitable.\nThe Council's assessment will be undertaken on a proportionate and objective basis, having regard to:\n- the subject matter, value, complexity and risk profile of the Contract(s);\n- the duration of the Contract(s) and any associated financial exposure;\n- the information provided by the Applicant in response to the ITP; and\n- other relevant information lawfully available to the Authority, including the outcomes of financial checks and analyses described in the ITP\nNo single element of the financial assessment (including any individual financial ratio, credit indicator, or accounting metric) will necessarily be determinative. The Council reserves the right to take a holistic view of an Applicant's financial standing and its suitability.\nThe Council may determine that an Applicant satisfies the conditions of participation relating to financial standing where, in the Council's reasonable opinion, the Applicant demonstrates sufficient financial resilience, stability and capacity to perform the Contract, even where:\n- individual financial ratios fall outside benchmark ranges;\n- there are year‑on‑year fluctuations explained by market conditions, investment activity or corporate restructuring; or\n- alternative evidence appropriately mitigates identified financial risks\nConversely, the Council may determine that an Applicant does not satisfy the conditions of participation where the overall assessment indicates an unacceptable level of financial risk."
            },
            {
              "type": "technical",
              "description": "Suppliers must demonstrate that they have relevant experience. This will be assessed in line with the information and scoring methodology found in the 'Award Criteria' section within the Invitation to Participate document.\nA scored criteria is being utilised on the 'Relevant experience and contract examples' section of the PSQ, suppliers should read the 'Award Criteria' section and the PSQ to understand how to ensure compliance with this section.\nFailure to follow the instructions may lead to the Supplier's application being excluded from the procurement.\nFor consortium bids involving more than two parties, three relevant contract examples of a similar nature and value to this contract opportunity should be provided covering the principal members of the consortium. Where this is not possible (e.g. if the consortium is newly formed or a special purpose vehicle is to be created for the contract), three separate examples should be provided between the principal member(s) of the proposed consortium or members of the special purpose vehicle or sub-contractors (three examples are not required from each member).\nConditions of Participation: Technical ability (Health & Safety Arrangements)\nThe answers provided in your Response will be evaluated on the basis of pass/fail.  Suppliers who self-certify that they do not meet the requirements of this section will be excluded.  The provision of insufficient or false information and/or any responses that leads the Council, acting reasonably, to conclude (considering the risk that the relevant answer concerns the Supplier's ability to properly perform the contract) that it would be inappropriate to select the Supplier on this occasion, will result in exclusion.\nExclusion grounds may apply at any point in the procurement process up to the award of contract."
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          "amount": 50000,
          "currency": "GBP",
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        "options": {
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          "startDate": "2027-02-01T00:00:00Z",
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              "description": "Applicants must demonstrate sufficient economic and financial standing to perform the Contract.\nThe Authority will assess:\n- Financial viability based on submitted accounts and/or financial information.\n- Appropriate levels of insurance\n- Any minimum financial thresholds set out in the procurement documents.\nFurther details of the assessment methodology and evidence requirements are contained within the tender documents.\nIn applying the conditions of participation relating to financial standing, the Council will exercise its discretion, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, to determine whether a Tenderer's economic and financial standing is suitable.\nThe Council's assessment will be undertaken on a proportionate and objective basis, having regard to:\n- the subject matter, value, complexity and risk profile of the Contract(s);\n- the duration of the Contract(s) and any associated financial exposure;\n- the information provided by the Applicant in response to the ITP; and\n- other relevant information lawfully available to the Authority, including the outcomes of financial checks and analyses described in the ITP\nNo single element of the financial assessment (including any individual financial ratio, credit indicator, or accounting metric) will necessarily be determinative. The Council reserves the right to take a holistic view of an Applicant's financial standing and its suitability.\nThe Council may determine that an Applicant satisfies the conditions of participation relating to financial standing where, in the Council's reasonable opinion, the Applicant demonstrates sufficient financial resilience, stability and capacity to perform the Contract, even where:\n- individual financial ratios fall outside benchmark ranges;\n- there are year‑on‑year fluctuations explained by market conditions, investment activity or corporate restructuring; or\n- alternative evidence appropriately mitigates identified financial risks\nConversely, the Council may determine that an Applicant does not satisfy the conditions of participation where the overall assessment indicates an unacceptable level of financial risk."
            },
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              "type": "technical",
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              "description": "The Council will assess the PSQ submissions in the following order:\nA 'Compliance Review' will be undertaken to ensure the PSQ submission has been completed and submitted in accordance with the instructions provided.\nIn particular the Compliance Review will check that the PSQ submission:\n- was submitted by the due date and time;\n- complies with the rules set out in this ITP; and\n- passes all applicable pass/fail questions\nWhere, in the opinion of the Council, a PSQ submission does not pass the Compliance Review, following appropriate and proportionate clarification (at the Council's discretion), that PSQ submission will be disqualified and will not be considered further for 'Technical Evaluation'.\nA 'Technical Evaluation' will then be carried out for compliant PSQ submissions that pass the 'Compliance Review'. The 'Technical Evaluation will be assessed by the evaluation panel for this procurement exercise; this panel is made up of the following job roles (or equivalent seniority) within the Council:\n- Development Surveyor\n- Principal Development/Commercial Surveyor\n- Head of Investment Estate\nThe following will apply to all scored elements of the evaluation:\nEach member of the evaluation team will mark individually and allocate individual scores in line with the scoring methodology in this PSQ;\nA moderation meeting will be held, where all evaluators responsible for evaluating questions will discuss individual scores awarded and the rationale for such individual scores in order to agree final consensus scores and supporting rationale for each question.\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for this Lot will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage for this Lot.",
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      "endDate": "2026-11-16T23:59:59Z"
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    "description": "Manchester City Council ('the Council') is looking to procure contracts for Royal Mills Commercial Estate. This requirement is split into 3no. Lots: (1) Property Management, (2) Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) and (3) Lease Consultancy.\nRoyal Mills Commercial Estate comprising of Royal Mill, Paragon Mill, Old & New Sedgwick Mills, Fairbairn Building, Nuovo A & Nuovo B was purchased by Manchester City Council in 2017 as part of the wider Ancoats Estate acquisition from Homes England. In 2019, a further acquisition was made by the Council of the remaining commercial long leasehold within Old & New Sedgwick, namely the Courtyard aka the Business Centre.\nLease structure:\n- Freehold: MCC\n- Headlease (999 years): RM Developments Ltd\n- Commercial Lease (998 years): MCC\n- Royal Mill Business Centre Lease (150 years): MCC\n- Numerous commercial sub-leases from 2-25 years\nThe Estate is a mixed-use development of both refurbished former mill buildings and new build properties. The Services to be provided are in respect of the Commercial elements of the Properties only.\nThe maximum estimated value of the Contract over its maximum possible term is £420,000 (inclusive of VAT).\nThe estimated split across the Lots are as follows:\nLot 1 - Property Management - £300,000 (incl. VAT)\nLot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) - £60,000 (incl. VAT)\nLot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews) - £60,000 (incl. VAT)\nSuppliers should note that this is only an estimate to give Suppliers an idea of the potential scale of the opportunity. No guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract.\nLot 1 - Property Management\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 1 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nLot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services)\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 2 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nLot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews)\nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 3 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nPlease note: Applicants may be shortlisted across one, two or all Lots where they meet the necessary requirements. Where an Applicant is shortlisted across multiple Lots, they will be treated as an individual Applicant for each Lot in relation to the envisaged 4no. for each Lot.",
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29 Jul 2026 · 071923-2026 · tender
{
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  "date": "2026-07-29T17:52:59+01:00",
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          "description": "One extension period of twenty-four (24) months."
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        "description": "Services\nLot 1 - Property Management - £300,000 (incl. VAT) \nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 1 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage \nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract\nThe Managing Agent will provide a comprehensive property and facilities management service across the portfolio, including maintaining property records, undertaking inspections, identifying issues and making recommendations to the Client.\nThe Managing Agent will be expected to provide proactive operational, financial, compliance, tenant engagement and asset management services aimed at protecting and enhancing the value, performance and income generation of the properties.",
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          "startDate": "2027-02-01T00:00:00Z",
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          "endDate": "2030-01-31T23:59:59Z",
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              "description": "Applicants must demonstrate sufficient economic and financial standing to perform the Contract.\nThe Authority will assess:\n- Financial viability based on submitted accounts and/or financial information.\n- Appropriate levels of insurance\n- Any minimum financial thresholds set out in the procurement documents.\nFurther details of the assessment methodology and evidence requirements are contained within the tender documents.\nIn applying the conditions of participation relating to financial standing, the Council will exercise its discretion, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, to determine whether a Tenderer's economic and financial standing is suitable. \nThe Council's assessment will be undertaken on a proportionate and objective basis, having regard to: \n- the subject matter, value, complexity and risk profile of the Contract(s); \n- the duration of the Contract(s) and any associated financial exposure; \n- the information provided by the Applicant in response to the ITP; and \n- other relevant information lawfully available to the Authority, including the outcomes of financial checks and analyses described in the ITP\nNo single element of the financial assessment (including any individual financial ratio, credit indicator, or accounting metric) will necessarily be determinative. The Council reserves the right to take a holistic view of an Applicant's financial standing and its suitability. \nThe Council may determine that an Applicant satisfies the conditions of participation relating to financial standing where, in the Council's reasonable opinion, the Applicant demonstrates sufficient financial resilience, stability and capacity to perform the Contract, even where: \n- individual financial ratios fall outside benchmark ranges; \n- there are year‑on‑year fluctuations explained by market conditions, investment activity or corporate restructuring; or \n- alternative evidence appropriately mitigates identified financial risks \nConversely, the Council may determine that an Applicant does not satisfy the conditions of participation where the overall assessment indicates an unacceptable level of financial risk."
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              "description": "Suppliers must demonstrate that they have relevant experience. This will be assessed in line with the information and scoring methodology found in the 'Award Criteria' section within the Invitation to Participate document.\nA scored criteria is being utilised on the 'Relevant experience and contract examples' section of the PSQ, suppliers should read the 'Award Criteria' section and the PSQ to understand how to ensure compliance with this section. \nFailure to follow the instructions may lead to the Supplier's application being excluded from the procurement. \nFor consortium bids involving more than two parties, three relevant contract examples of a similar nature and value to this contract opportunity should be provided covering the principal members of the consortium. Where this is not possible (e.g. if the consortium is newly formed or a special purpose vehicle is to be created for the contract), three separate examples should be provided between the principal member(s) of the proposed consortium or members of the special purpose vehicle or sub-contractors (three examples are not required from each member).  \nConditions of Participation: Technical ability (Health & Safety Arrangements) \nThe answers provided in your Response will be evaluated on the basis of pass/fail.  Suppliers who self-certify that they do not meet the requirements of this section will be excluded.  The provision of insufficient or false information and/or any responses that leads the Council, acting reasonably, to conclude (considering the risk that the relevant answer concerns the Supplier's ability to properly perform the contract) that it would be inappropriate to select the Supplier on this occasion, will result in exclusion. \nExclusion grounds may apply at any point in the procurement process up to the award of contract."
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      "features": "This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, using the Competitive Flexible Procedure. The documentation published with this opportunity describes how the procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated procurement timetable and award criteria (for both participation and tender) and how to respond to this opportunity.\nSuppliers are strongly encouraged to read the documentation provided on The Chest, including the appendices and all other documentation published as part of this Invitation to Participate and Invitation to Tender (draft) before preparing their submission. Failure to comply with the information in the documentation may result in exclusion from the Procurement and/or the rejection of any submission.\nThe process comprises an initial Invitation to Participate (ITP) stage which will require applicants to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), containing both pass/fail and scored elements.\nApplicants will be ranked using the award criteria provided in the ITP and the highest scoring applicants for each individual Lot will be shortlisted. Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to an Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage which includes at least 1no. dialogue session/period. Following conclusion of the dialogue session/period, the ITT may be amended accordingly in line with the documentation forming this procurement exercise and any applicable procurement law (as previously highlighted). A final revised tender will then be sent out to those bidders shortlisted from Stage 1.\nIf applicants do not meet the requirements of the PSQ and/or are not shortlisted at Stage 1, they will not be invited to dialogue sessions or to provide a submission at final revised tender stage and will be notified that they have been unsuccessful as soon as practically possible after Stage 1 (ITP) has concluded."
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    "description": "Manchester City Council ('the Council') is looking to procure contracts for Royal Mills Commercial Estate. This requirement is split into 3no. Lots: (1) Property Management, (2) Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) and (3) Lease Consultancy.\nRoyal Mills Commercial Estate comprising of Royal Mill, Paragon Mill, Old & New Sedgwick Mills, Fairbairn Building, Nuovo A & Nuovo B was purchased by Manchester City Council in 2017 as part of the wider Ancoats Estate acquisition from Homes England. In 2019, a further acquisition was made by the Council of the remaining commercial long leasehold within Old & New Sedgwick, namely the Courtyard aka the Business Centre.\nLease structure:\n- Freehold: MCC\n- Headlease (999 years): RM Developments Ltd\n- Commercial Lease (998 years): MCC\n- Royal Mill Business Centre Lease (150 years): MCC\n- Numerous commercial sub-leases from 2-25 years\nThe Estate is a mixed-use development of both refurbished former mill buildings and new build properties. The Services to be provided are in respect of the Commercial elements of the Properties only.\nThe maximum estimated value of the Contract over its maximum possible term is £420,000 (inclusive of VAT). \nThe estimated split across the Lots are as follows: \nLot 1 - Property Management - £300,000 (incl. VAT) \nLot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) - £60,000 (incl. VAT) \nLot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews) - £60,000 (incl. VAT) \nSuppliers should note that this is only an estimate to give Suppliers an idea of the potential scale of the opportunity. No guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. \nLot 1 - Property Management \nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 1 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage\nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract \nLot 2 - Lettings (Real Estate Agency Services) \nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 2 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage \nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract \nLot 3 - Lease Consultancy (including Lease Renewals and Open Market Rent Reviews) \nIt is envisaged that the four (4) highest scoring Applicants for Lot 3 will be shortlisted to be taken through to the ITT Stage \nIt is envisaged that one (1) supplier will be appointed to this Lot following completion of the ITT Stage and ultimate award of the Contract \nPlease note: Applicants may be shortlisted across one, two or all Lots where they meet the necessary requirements. Where an Applicant is shortlisted across multiple Lots, they will be treated as an individual Applicant for each Lot in relation to the envisaged 4no. for each Lot.",
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