The Provision of Property Management Services

Concepts

• commercial property management
• provision of property management services
• irvine
• north ayrshire council
• diverse portfolio of properties
• third-party service provider
• professional property management service
• entire commercial property portfolio
• understanding of the property market
• appropriate property

Location

North Ayrshire

Description

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) has a large and diverse portfolio of properties that are currently managed both in-house by professional staff (retail and offices) and by an external agent (industrial units). NAC is now looking to appoint a third-party service provider to provide a professional property management service to manage its entire Commercial Property Portfolio which is spread across NAC area.

Total Quantity or Scope

The successful organisation will be required to display knowledge and understanding of the property market in Ayrshire and West Scotland and must employ staff who hold recognised professional qualifications in appropriate property, and/or estate fields. The appointed organisation will be responsible to designated members of staff within NAC’s Business Development Team for the service provided under this contract. The key team members will need drive, enthusiasm and commitment if these services are to be delivered on time and within budget and to deliver the desired performance improvement from the portfolio. The continued ownership of the portfolio by NAC is crucial as it serves two key functions: Assisting with the Community Wealth Building/Economic Development of the area by providing available stock at competitive market rentals, and Providing an important source of revenue. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal Options

With an option to extend by up to 24 months

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 70332200 - Commercial property management services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Lots are not being used for this tender for the reason(s) stated below: Value of contract not suitable for lots. Nature of the contract not suitable for lots. Delivery of the contract is location specific. Quality Management Procedures 1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent) or a documented policy regarding quality management, see attachment at SPD question 4D.1. Health and Safety Procedures 1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with ISO 45001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum or the bidder must have a regularly reviewed and documented policy for Health and Safety management, see attachment at SPD question 4D.1. Environmental Management Procedures 1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate or the bidder must have a regularly reviewed documented policy regarding environmental management, see attachment at SPD question 4D.2. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community benefits will be required on a voluntary basis for: 1. Fair Work: promotion of job opportunities within North Ayrshire; employability targets for specific priority groups. 2. Upskilling (including curriculum development): work experience placements; taster sessions; training opportunities; work within education establishments. 3. Entrepreneurial, Inclusive and Sustainable Economy: monitoring spend within North Ayrshire; with micro, small and medium enterprises; and the Third Sector. 4. Wish List: delivery of community and Third Sector requests for support from the NAC Community Benefit Wish List. (http://northayrshire.community/community-benefits-wishlist-application-form/) (SC Ref:698499)