Land management services

Tender description

Crown Estate Scotland operates an outsourced business model for a significant part of its property management functions across its Rural, Coastal, Urban/Built Development, Minerals and Mines Royal and some of its Marine, Energy and Infrastructure activities. Currently there a series of contracts in place with firms of Managing Agents (MA’s) with specialist property management skills, capacity and experience which are due to end in March 2021. Crown Estate Scotland is looking for expressions of interest from parties capable of providing managing agent services. Crown Estate Scotland operates an outsourced business model for a significant part of its property management functions across its rural, coastal, urban/built development, minerals and mines royal and some of its marine, energy and infrastructure activities. Currently there a series of contracts in place with firms of managing agents (MA’s) with specialist property management skills, capacity and experience. The delivery of Crown Estate Scotland’s obligations in respect of property management across the property assets involves a high degree of complex operational management of lease agreements, financial management, adherence to regulatory provisions and standards, management of relationships, health and safety compliance and delivery of various services to meet all landlord obligations and the expectations of tenants and other stakeholders. Crown Estate Scotland is looking for expressions of interest from parties capable of providing managing agent services for our geographically wide, varied portfolio of land and properties. Innovation would be welcomed, particularly supporting the progressive nature of Crown Estate Scotland. Current contracts expire in March 2021 and re-tendering needs to be completed and implemented prior to this date. Allowing for an appropriate transition to any new arrangements is a key consideration to ensure all property management functions and services are maintained. It is proposed to offer 3-year term with an option to extend for a longer term (e.g. 3 + 2 + 2 years) reflecting the work involved in tendering and bidding and the upfront costs of any new contract. This would help with long term planning and resourcing. Please respond directly to maurice.mcteague@crownestatescotland.com See description in lot 1.