Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Work-Space Operator

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Jul 2022 at 11:03

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Council is initiating a Preliminary Market Engagement for the role of a Work-Space Operator, targeting the creative and digital sector. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a key milestone of engagement set to conclude on 1st August 2022. This project involves the acquisition and renovation of a Grade 2 listed building in Oldham, with an anticipated completion handover in Q1 2024. Interested parties can refer to the relevant engagement documents published on Contracts Finder for details.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for established creative work-space operators looking to expand their business footprint. Suitable candidates are those with experience in managing flexible workspaces and aligning with economic targets related to occupancy and sector growth. By participating in this preliminary engagement, businesses can influence the tender documentation and position themselves advantageously for the upcoming competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Work-Space Operator

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise. Oldham Council is to acquire and extensively renovate a town Centre Grade 2 listed building adjacent to Metro-link tram stop to provide a flexible workspace building aimed at the creative and digital sector anticipated to complete and hand over in Q1, 2024. Expressions of Interest are requested from established creative work-space operators who would curate and manage the building in partnership with Oldham Council. The completed space will be operated by way of a management agreement linked to key targets including occupancy, graduation to move on space, and GVA created linked to the economic impact within the creative and digital sector. Objectives The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement: Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity and seek expressions of interest. Ensure that the requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable. Gain insight and feedback on delivery structures. Gain insight and feedback on commercial and contracting structures. Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102). Additional information: Participants are invited to review and submit a completed questionnaire, along with any supporting information no later than 10am on 1st August 2022 on the Council's e-tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com -- Project Ref: DN622344.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d60f9be-d884-4b79-8447-3be7371b901f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e24fa46-d787-4581-a78e-c521afe8763b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1UT
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

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