Open tender · Notice 095838-2026
Asset Management and Property Management
- Value
- £1.8m
- Closes
- Not stated
- Where
- North West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 1 Jul 2027 – 30 Jun 2032
In plain English
Blackpool Borough Council wants an experienced asset manager and property manager to run its retail assets in Blackpool Town Centre, including Houndshill Shopping Centre, Victoria Buildings and the former Marks & Spencer premises on Church Street. The contract runs from 1 July 2027 for an initial five years, with the option for the council to extend annually for up to five more years, with an indicative budget of £150,000 a year.
Good fit for: Commercial property and asset management firms with retail/town-centre portfolio experience, including joint bidding teams.
- Three-stage selection process with limited shortlist
a maximum of five suppliers will be invited to participate in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage
- Final stage narrowed to two bidders for interview
a maximum of two suppliers will be invited to attend a presentation and interview stage
- Joint bidders must show past collaboration
the Council will expect bidders to demonstrate previous successful collaboration on comparable projects or assignments
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What the buyer says
Here's a clearer and more polished version suitable for a UK04 notice, tender advert or procurement introduction: You are invited to submit a response to this Request to Participate (RtP) for the provision of Asset Management and Property Management Services. This procurement is being conducted using the Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process will comprise three stages, as set out in the tender documents. Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint an experienced Asset Manager and Property Manager to maximise performance and undertake the day-to-day management of the Council's retail assets within Blackpool Town Centre. The assets within the scope of this appointment include: Houndshill Shopping Centre: an enclosed shopping centre extending to approximately 298,000 sq ft, with 750 car parking spaces, located opposite Blackpool Tower. The centre opened in 1980, underwent refurbishment and a significant extension in 2008, and was acquired by Blackpool Council in November 2019. A further expansion was completed in 2024, incorporating a nine-screen cinema complex, including an IMAX auditorium, a ground-floor retail unit and a diner/restaurant unit. Victoria Buildings (Corporation Street / Victoria Street Portfolio): comprising a block of seven retail units located opposite Houndshill Shopping Centre. Marks & Spencer Premises, Church Street, Blackpool Town Centre. The successful supplier(s) will be expected to: Maintain and enhance income generated from the assets through proactive asset management activities. Support and implement the Council's plans for the future development of the assets within the wider context of Blackpool Town Centre. Report on asset performance and progress against agreed objectives to the Coun…
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 9 Oct 2026.
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