Southwark Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Operator

Buyer

Places for London Limited

Estimated value

£162.3m

Location

London

Deadline

2 December 2026

Published

22 October 2026

Category

Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis

Trade

Uncategorised

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

Places for London seeks an experienced operator to manage the mobilisation and ongoing operation of a 429-studio purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Southwark. The contract may extend to future pipeline developments, and the stated value is indicative, covering both the immediate site and potential future projects.

Description from the notice

Places for London, Transport for London's property company (formerly Transport Trading Limited Properties (TTLP)), is seeking to appoint an experienced PBSA operator to support the mobilisation and operation of the Southwark OSD scheme. The development will comprise of 429 private studios. While the scheme is at an advanced stage of design, the appointed operator will be expected to provide targeted input into the fit-out of amenity spaces, as well as lead the mobilisation phase and oversee the ongoing operation and management of the asset. Although the immediate requirement relates to the Southwark scheme, Places reserves the right to utilise the contract across its wider development pipeline. Accordingly, the procurement process will seek to identify an operator with the capability and expertise to support the successful delivery of Southwark and, subject to performance and strategic alignment, potentially provide services for future PBSA developments from the inception stage onwards. Please note - the value stated within this notice is indicative and includes anticipated expenditure associated with the Southwark PBSA site, together with potential future pipeline sites which this contract may be utilised for.