Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to understand market appetite and inform the Council’s strategy for a long-term regeneration partnership for Aylesbury Town Centre. The Council invites expressions of interest from experienced developers, investors and regeneration partners with the capability, track record and resources to participate in a significant, multi-phase regeneration programme. Responses will form an essential part of the Council's consideration of its procurement strategy, commercial arrangements, and delivery approach. The Council is considering a period of 10 years for the initial term of the Contract, with the ability to extend by a further 5 years. This PME notice is issued solely for preliminary market engagement purposes and does not constitute a call for competition. Proposition The Council launched the Aylesbury Investment Prospectus at UKREiiF in May 2026, setting out its vision and ambition for Aylesbury Town Centre. A copy of the Prospectus is published alongside the PME documents. Through the proposed partnership, the Council intends to facilitate the transformation of key town centre assets, supporting long-term economic growth, investment, and regeneration within Buckinghamshire's county town.

Procurement Act 2023

Buckinghamshire Council intends to engage with organisations who have experience and capability commensurate with the scale of Aylesbury Town Centre Regeneration opportunity The exercise is focusing on the market, delivery structures and potential procurement routes, rather than the merits of individual organisations. It includes no element of supplier selection or bid-evaluation. There is no commitment of any kind inferred by either party. It is expected that this PME notice will run for 6 weeks from the date of publication. The purpose of this PME is to: • Test market interest and capacity. • Refine the requirement. • Explore potential delivery approaches. This engagement is not a call for competition. All suppliers wishing to participate will be required to be registered on our In-tend e-procurement portal. If you are not already registered, please ensure you: 1. Visit the portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/buckinghamshire-council/aspx/Home 2. Complete the supplier registration process. Once registered, the reference for this procurement is BC/0001947.