Acquisitions, Disposals and Professional Property Services

Location

Police Scotland 2 French Street Dalmarnock Glasgow G40 4EH

Description

The Scottish Police Authority has a requirement for the provision of Acquisitions, Disposals and Professional Property Services to support its operational and strategic objectives. The Authority wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to co-ordinate, manage and deliver these services in an efficient, timely and compliant manner. The appointed Contractor will be responsible for managing the end-to-end service delivery, providing professional advice, handling complex property matters, and ensuring value for money. These services will support effective asset management, minimise risk, and enable the Authority to make informed decisions in relation to the acquisition and disposal of property assets.

Total Quantity or Scope

Membership of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) is required. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2026 for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods, subject to the Authority's discretion.

Renewal Options

The Authority may, in its sole discretion, elect to extend the Contract Period by a further two (2) periods, each period being of up to twelve (12) months, if required, after the initial 3-year term. The Authority reserves the right to procure additional acquisitions, disposals and property-related services from the appointed contractor during the term of the contract. Such requirements may include, but are not limited to, additional property acquisition, disposals, valuations, agency services, surveys, consultancy support and other associated professional property services. Any additional purchases will be subject to the terms and conditions of the contract and the overall estimated value stated within this notice.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 70000000 - Real estate services
• 70120000 - Buying and selling of real estate
• 70123200 - Sale of non-residential estate
• 70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services
• 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
• 70332000 - Non-residential property services
• 70332200 - Commercial property management services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Assessment of Employment Status Tenderers may be asked to declare whether they intend to provide services through a Personal Service Company (PSC). From April 2017, the responsibility to pay employment taxes shifts from the PSC to public sector bodies and the Authority must be aware of any successful tenderer’s detailed employment status. For further information on determining employment status the Government has published guidance on this IR35 Legislation Living Wage Tenderers will be asked to confirm if they pay all employees as a minimum the Real Living Wage as published by the Living Wage Foundation for statistical information gathering purposes only. Equality and Diversity Tenderers will be required to comply with the statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010. Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime Tenderers must complete and sign a Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime form. Subcontractor Detail Tenderers will be required to provide details of the subcontractors they intend to use in their supply chain. Tenderers are required to complete this section as part of the SPD. Data Protection Tenderers must be aware of their obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the GDPR as set out in the Contract. Vetting The tenderer’s representative with overall responsibility for undertaking the works and the personnel assigned to the supply of the services shall be vetted to Non-Police Personnel Vetting Standards (NPPV) Level 2. It would be beneficial if tenderer’s put forwards team that hold or have recently held NPPV Level 2. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30984. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 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: It has become clear that there is scope within the EU legal framework which applies to public contracts, to use contracts to deliver wider social benefits such as: - Targeted recruitment and training (providing employment and training opportunities/Apprenticeships) - SME and social enterprise development - Community engagement As part of the Technical Criteria, Tenders are required to provide an outline of all Community Benefits that can be offered in relation to the Contract. (SC Ref:833965)