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RM6343 Estate Management Services Framework

Ryden provides public sector bodies with a full range of property advisory services from planning, development and refurbishment to valuation, disposal and property management.

Ryden is a fully appointed supplier on the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6343 Estate Management Services 2 Framework.

This four-year framework offers central government, local authorities, NHS trusts, emergency services and education bodies a pre-tendered, compliant route to access expert commercial property advice.

Our Appointed RM6343 Framework Lots

Ryden has been appointed across five specialised lots, giving public sector organisations access to partner-led expertise. Click on each Lot below to see the specific services covered:

  • Get support with day-to-day management of government buildings to optimise operational efficiency and property performance.

    • Rent collection and service charge management.
    • Tenancy and asset management of public sector property portfolios.
    • Proactive building maintenance and policy development.
    • Facilities management strategy and full range of services.

  • Agency and lease advisory services covering the acquisition, management and disposal of property to meet occupational needs and achieve best value.

    • Acquisition of freehold and leasehold properties aligned with strategic objectives.
    • Technical due diligence to inform acquisition decisions.
    • Lease management covering rent reviews, breaks, renewals, regearing, surrenders and dilapidations.
    • Property disposals through open market or confidential off-market sales.

  • Strategic, commercial and technical property advice to support informed decisions and the development of sustainable estates.

    • Strategic asset reviews, options appraisals and portfolio-wide risk assessments.
    • Building condition and lifecycle surveys, and statutory compliance advice.
    • Net-zero pathway planning, decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects.
    • Feasibility studies, development appraisals, town centre placemaking and socio-economic assessments.

     

  • Independent valuation advice for government buildings and assets, supporting financial reporting, informed investment decisions and statutory requirements.

    • Red Book valuations providing RICS-compliant assessments for accurate financial reporting and informed investment decisions.
    • Disposal valuations to establish market value and maximise returns from surplus asset sales.
    • Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) valuations and strategic advice on statutory compensation for infrastructure schemes.

  • Independent business rates advice, assessments and optimisation strategies across public property portfolios to reduce liabilities and maximise savings.

    • Rating audits and list checks to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate rateable values.
    • Relief applications to secure eligible public sector and charitable reliefs.
    • Appeals management through the Check, Challenge, Appeal process to reduce business rates liabilities.
    • Empty rates mitigation strategies to minimise costs on vacant and surplus properties.
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How to Appoint Ryden

Public sector buyers can instruct Ryden using two procurement routes established under RM6343:

1. Award Without Competition (AWOC)

Under the GCA's updated rules, direct awards operate via an 'Award Without Competition' (AWOC) taxi rank system.

Buyers can appoint Ryden directly on Lot 3 (Agency & Lease Management) in January 2027 and August 2027 for professional fee values up to 100,000 GBP.

2. Award with Competition:

Public bodies can issue competitive tenders among appointed suppliers across all lots at any point during the framework's term.

Why Public Sector Bodies Choose Ryden

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Senior Expertise, Personally Delivered:

Senior professionals do the work and stay involved from start to finish. We provide clients with confidence, continuity and accountability.

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Deep Scottish Insight, UK-Wide Perspective:

We understand Scotland’s markets and nuances better than anyone. Clients also benefit from UK-wide insight and specialist capability through our relationship with LSH.

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Independent and Accountable:

Ryden’s advice is principled, honest and always in our client’s best interests. Our B Corp certification reinforces this independence and accountability.