Housing Site Identification, Landowner Engagement and Consultancy Services.

Chelmsford City Council is seeking qualified and experienced consultants under solicitation CCC/2026/SITEFINDER to provide real estate agency services. The primary objective is to identify privately owned sites within the Chelmsford City administrative area that are suitable for residential development and capable of being secured for future housing delivery. This opportunity is noted as being particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract is estimated to be valued at 200,000 GBP excluding VAT. The initial period of performance is scheduled from January 12, 2027, to April 28, 2028, with an option for the Council to extend the agreement for up to two additional years, potentially ending on April 26, 2030. The award will be determined through an open procedure, with evaluation heavily weighted toward quality at 90 percent and commercial price at 10 percent. Tenders must be submitted in English via the designated eSourcing portal by November 16, 2026, at 12:00pm.