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Published 6 Oct 2023, 14:19 BST

Official UK procurement notice

TC1180 - Wythenshawe Civic Development Partner and Joint Venture Asset Manager Partner

Official notice

Authority: Manchester City Council (Local council)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

WorksCompetitive procedure with negotiationSME suitable
Published estimate£750,000,000exc. VAT
Submissions closed 8 Nov 2023awarded 15 Aug 2024
Awarded to Muse Places Limited

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Council wish to drive regeneration across Wythenshawe Civic by creating a vibrant and

high-quality neighbourhood. The Council are seeking to appoint a partner to realise this

vision by aiding in the design, delivery and funding of at least 1,600 residential dwellings

across Wythenshawe Civic as well as revitalising the Civic Shopping Centre. This is a

significant opportunity to invest in a large, well-connected area of South Manchester.

CPV: Construction management services · Construction work · Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Further details are set out in the procurement documentsAwarded

Further details are set out in the procurement documents. Manchester City Council intend

to enter into a JV with the preferred partner on the Civic Shopping Centre, whilst

simultaneously entering into a Development Partnership Umbrella Agreement (DPUA) for

the “opportunity” areas. The structure will allow the partner to take a joint ownership of the

shopping centre in order to implement suitable asset management strategies, whilst also

providing the opportunity for future development of the “opportunity” areas under the

Development Partner Umbrella Agreement document. Additional information: The Council used the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants were required to

register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk ↗. Applicants were required to

electronically submit their completed documents, including standard

selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 5pm on 8th November 2023.

Delivery: North West
Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 50%Price: 20%Social value: 20%Environmental: 10%
Published sub-criteria (4)
  • Quality: 50%
  • price: 20%
  • Social Value: 20%
  • Environmental, Sustainability and Low Carbon: 10%
Published award criteria (4)
  • Quality: 50
  • Social Value: 20
  • Environmental, Sustainability and Low Carbon: 10
  • Price: 20
Successive reduction
Candidates will be reduced successively across stages
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
6 Oct 2023, 14:19 BST
Last source update
22 Apr 2026, 16:30 BST
Authority reference
DN693378
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-036799
Classification (CPV)
Construction management servicesConstruction workProperty management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
Delivery area
North West (UKD3)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0408a4 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

The Council incorporated a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point

information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers prior to entering into

the contract.

Publisher note: Manchester City Council’s (“the Council”) mission is to make Manchester a healthy, green, socially just city where everyone can thrive. This long-term regeneration project for Wythenshawe Civic Centre will contribute to this aim by creating an improved environment and better connectivity into the new and existing communities. Manchester city centre has experienced rapid growth in the past 20 years with major transformational projects occurring throughout the city centre. The Council are seeking to appoint a partner to realise this vision by aiding in the design, delivery and funding of at least 1,600 residential dwellings across Wythenshawe Civic as well as revitalising the Civic Shopping Centre. This is a significant opportunity to invest in a large, well-connected area of South Manchester. Wythenshawe is the southernmost district in Manchester. It is a uniquely placed area of Manchester, situated approximately 6.5 miles to the south of Manchester city centre and 1 mile to the north of Manchester Airport. The Civic Centre is within the Woodhouse Park ward, a small area of the wider Wythenshawe suburb. Today, the Civic Shopping Centre performs strongly with approximately 85% of the retail accommodation tenanted and anchored by a number of national retailers with the average weekly footfalls of over 100,000 shoppers. The Council are seeking to appoint a preferred partner to enter into a Joint Venture (JV) arrangement which will involve a special purpose vehicle for the Civic Shopping Centre The preferred partner will be able to identify and deliver opportunities to revitalise the property. It is anticipated that a mix of short term projects to change the perceptions of the area and more ambitious longer term proposals will be supported. The JV partner will be expected to provide the following services: • Asset Management incluidng but not limited to business planning, operational and capital expenditure, property manager liaision, letting agent liaison, Placemaking and Meanwhile use advice. • Development Management including but not limited to business planning, planning advice, development appraisals and cashflows, contractor selection and procurement advice. The Council intend to secure a DPUA for the Opportunity Areas. In total across the Opportunity Areas there is an indicative capacity for at least 1,600 dwellings. The proposals will need to be aligned with the key objectives outlined below, providing high quality residential accommodation to attract new residents into the area. The preferred partner will catalyse the wider vision by initially implement.ing innovative solutions to revitalise the Civic Shopping Centre, and will subsequently bring transformational change to Wythenshawe Civic by bringing their expertise to design, fund and deliver at least 1,600 residential dwellings. The vast majority of “new” development is to take place on the “Opportunity Areas” surrounding the Shopping Centre, drawing down and delivering development on the following key opportunity sites: • Former Shell HQ • Former Bus Station • Brotherton House • Former Barclays Data Centre • Forum Car Park • Alpha and Centron House • Former Gala Bingo The Council have outlined the following key objectives that they wish to achieve across Wythenshawe Civic: • Regenerating Wythenshawe Civic – The Council are aiming to establish Wythenshawe Civic as a vibrant neighbourhood within Manchester. This will be achieved through the development of high quality housing to attract new residents and realistic interventions across the Civic Shopping Centre to change perceptions. The proposals should create a night time economy and benefit the local community and improve the infrastructure and connectivity through a comprehensive approach. • Diversifying the Civic – The Council has ambitions to diversify the centre’s current offer whilst retaining the current uses which remain popular with residents and visitors. Diversification of the existing offer will futureproof the commercial centre, which is currently one dimensional. This will tie into ambitions around the creation of a night time economy, a wider leisure/F+B offer, together with cultural facilities. • Policy Compliant Level of Affordable Housing – There is a requirement (Policy H8) of the Manchester Core Strategy for 20% affordable housing (5% affordable rented and 15% intermediate housing) to be delivered on-site and for Section 106 Contributions to be payable for items such as Public Open Space, Education, Public Transport and Highways. The Council require any residential development to deliver a policy compliant level of affordable housing on-site as a minimum. • Zero Carbon Manchester – The Council have a target to become a zero carbon city by 2038, 12 years ahead of the Government’s target for the UK of 2050. Where possible the re-use of existing building stock will be prioritised, lowering the embodied carbon for these developments. Passivhaus environmental standards should be considered. • Social Value Deliverables – Wythenshawe Civic is the heart of Wythenshawe that is home to 70,000 people. Development proposals should aim to create stronger communities and improve the quality of life of existing residents. This includes a significant focus on consultation with residents, stakeholders, the third sector and health sector to create a healthy, liveable neighbourhood that benefits all people. • Digital Strategy and Futureproofing – Manchester is home to a vibrant digital sector that plays an important role in the success of the city. Development proposals will need to align with the Digital Strategy that is structured under four themes: Smart People, Digital Places, Future Prosperity and Sustainable Resilience. The proposed developments will look to future-proof the Civic Centre for generations to come through the use of smart technologies and innovation. • Land Receipt – The Council aim to secure a return on their investment to reflect the capital and resources they already have and will continue to commit to achieve the transformational regeneration of Wythenshawe Civic. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed Request to Participate documents, including the standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 26th July 2023 as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contract will be for [15] years, expected to commence [June] 2024 The successful contractor will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract. Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations as relevant to the subject matter of this project. The Council reserves the right not to award the contract, as a result of this Contract Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed contract. All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling.

How it was run

Official notice
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Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
8 Nov 2023, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

8 Nov 2023 → 22 Apr 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Submission deadline
    8 Nov 2023, 17:00 GMT
  2. Invitations to tender expected
    22 Nov 2023
  3. Notice published183 days ago
    22 Apr 2026, 16:30 BST

Notice history

2 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Jul 2025
  1. Status changed to complete
    29 Jul 2025, 17:31 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    29 Jul 2025, 17:31 BST
Published amendments (2 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextType of procedure · IV.1.1Competitive procedure with negotiationCompetitive Dialogue
—TextThe contractor is an SME · V.2.3It should read the contractor is not an SMEIt should read the contractor is not an SME

2 amendments published without a description.

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2023-10: 1 release · 6 Oct 2023

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £750,000,0001 contract exc. VAT
Bids received 32 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 15 Aug 2024
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Muse Places LimitedSME£750,000,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

  • Contract 044031-2025-1 · Muse Places LimitedSME

    Signed
    15 Aug 2024
    Value
    £750,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad2——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Manchester City Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Floor 5 (Mount Street Elevation), Town Hall Extension, Albert Square, Manchester, North West, M60 2LAContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • The High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)Review body London

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.