Estates Management Professional Services 2700_26
Framework Description
Estates Management Professional Services (reference 2700_26) is an ESPO framework for property and land advice to public bodies. It runs from 26 June 2026 to 25 June 2028, with an option to extend to 25 June 2030. Its 11 lots cover valuation, agency, lease and estate management, strategic asset management, compulsory purchase, workspace management and planning consultancy. It was procured under the Procurement Act 2023, and applications are closed.
Context & Use Case
Councils and other public bodies use it for asset valuations for accounts, business rates appeals, selling or letting property, managing leases and planning major regeneration. Compulsory purchase and compensation advice supports infrastructure and regeneration schemes. Under the Procurement Act 2023, buyers can call off without competition or run a further competitive selection process.
Scope of Services
Lots 1A-1C: Fixed Asset, Rating and General Valuation Lots 2A-2B: Commercial Agency; Agricultural Agency Lot 3: Lease Management Lot 4: Property and Estate Management Lot 5: Strategic Asset Management and Development Services Lot 6: Compulsory Purchase and Compensation Lot 7: Workplace and Workspace Management Lot 8: Planning Consultancy
Lots
Lot 1A - Fixed Asset Valuation; Lot 1B - Rating Valuation; Lot 1C - General Valuation; Lot 2A - Commercial Agency; Lot 2B - Agricultural Agency; Lot 3 - Lease Management; Lot 4 - Property and Estate Management; Lot 5 - Strategic Asset Management and Development Services; Lot 6 - Compulsory Purchase and Compensation; Lot 7 - Workplace and Workspace Management; Lot 8 - Planning Consultancy
Who Can Apply
Suits chartered surveyors, valuers, property agents, asset management advisers and planning consultancies. Applications for this framework are closed, so firms not appointed cannot join until ESPO re-tenders it, around 25 June 2028 or 2030 if extended.
Buyer Benefits
Buyers reach specialist property advisers for specific tasks, from annual valuations to complex compulsory purchase cases, without running a tender. Direct call-off suits recurring statutory work like asset valuations. Buyers value RICS-qualified staff, local market knowledge and sound, defensible advice.
Next Steps
Read the 2700_26 page on ESPO's website for appointed firms by lot. If appointed, make sure councils in your area know your lots. If you missed out, start preparing for the re-tender with RICS credentials, public sector case studies and fee structures for your chosen lots, ahead of 25 June 2028.
How Athena Can Help
With 11 lots, 2700_26 rewards firms that compete where their evidence is strongest. If you are appointed, Athena's mini-competition bid writing can help you win further competitive selections with win themes and competitor scoring. If you are not, our lot strategy and registration can choose your lots and plan for the re-tender. Our fee pricing advice supports fee proposals for valuations and agency work that win and stay profitable, and a Bid Health Check before submission.
