Surrey Heath Borough Council (SHBC) is currently looking to set up a new multi-agency framework for SHBC investment agency services. Appointed suppliers will support the Council with acquisitions and disposals of property and land.
The agents will be required to assist with the acquisition and disposal of retail, office, leisure, industrial and community assets. There is a further requirement for the agents to review the market for potential acquisition opportunities that may be of interest to the Council and present those for consideration. The Council will consider the assets that meet the following criteria: assist regeneration, promote economic growth, protect employment. There will be 3 lots:-
1.1Lot 1:Commercial sales and acquisitions
1.2Lot 2: residential sales and acquisitions
1.3Lot 3: retails sales and acquisitions
Please note that the Council will be holding a bidder information meeting between the 9th and 12th May 2023.
The Specification of Services to be provided under Lot 1 are set out below:
3.1.1 Overview of Surveying Services Requirements
The Council requires the Framework Provider to be able to provide professional management, advice, guidance, negotiation and assistance on property and estates issues but for all the services on the following list. This list covers the main services required:
Acquisition of freehold and leasehold property
Disposal (includes letting and or commercial arrangements) of freehold and leasehold property
Rent reviews
Lease breaks and lease expires
Lease renewals
Dilapidations
Landlord and Tenant issues including Landlord consents, service charges and claims
Rating support services
Strategic advice including the preparation and development of an estate strategy
Procurement strategy for property related issues.
Development consultancy and advice
Valuations
Planning and Planning Viability Assessments
Condition surveys
General advice on estate and property management
General management duties
Compulsory purchase
Daylighting/ sunlighting/ overshadowing and rights of light
Party wall awards
Wayleaves and easements
Other neighbourly matters
The Specification of Services to be provided under Lot 2 are set out below:
3.3.1 Disposal of freehold and leasehold property including shared ownership properties – Residential
Where surplus property, space or holdings have been identified and, on receipt of an Order, the Provider will provide an initial report with budget costs, forecast incomes, anticipated outcomes and timings which take into account market conditions and risks, together with a recommendation to achieve the most favourable outcome for the Council.
Following agreement with the Council, the Provider will undertake and manage the marketing and disposal through to a satisfactory conclusion for the Council and will provide a comprehensive final report to support a recommendation, including any need to claw back, with advice on amounts and mechanism.
3.3.2 Acquisition of freehold and leasehold property including shared ownership properties - Residential
Following agreement on a procurement strategy, the Provider will undertake and manage a comprehensive search of available property solutions.
3.3.3 Valuations – Residential
Valuations to the appropriate RICS standards are to be provided by the Provider where necessary in the provision of the Surveying Services outlined above. The Council may require independent standalone valuations which can take a number of forms including:
Full valuations
In accordance with RICS Valuation – Professional Standards March 2012, capital and rental values.
Desk top
Based upon property information provided by the Council, without the need for inspection – capital and rentals values.
Capital Charge
For internal charging purposes. Valuations to be based upon current open market existing use value (EUV); alternative use value (AUV), where that is greater and apportioned between land and buildings, with an assessment of remaining economic life.
Independent ‘check’ valuations
Verification of capital and rental values.
The Specification of Services to be provided under Lot 3 are set out below:
3.4.1 Disposal of freehold and leasehold property – Retail
Where surplus property, space or holdings have been identified and, on receipt of an Order, the Provider will provide an initial report with budget costs, forecast incomes, anticipated outcomes and timings which take into account market conditions and risks, together with a recommendation to achieve the most favourable outcome for the Council.
Following agreement with the Council, the Provider will undertake and manage the marketing and disposal through to a satisfactory conclusion for the Council and will provide a comprehensive final report to support a recommendation, including any need to claw back, with advice on amounts and mechanism.
3.4.2 Acquisition of freehold and leasehold property - Retail
Following agreement on a procurement strategy, the Provider will undertake and manage a comprehensive search of available property solutions.
3.4.3 Valuations – Retail
Valuations to the appropriate RICS standard are to be provided by the Provider where necessary in the provision of Estates Services outlined above. The Council may require independent standalone valuations which can take a number of forms including:
Full valuations
In accordance with RICS Valuation – Professional Standards March 2012, capital and rental values.