Tender

Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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28 Sep 2023 at 15:29

Tender Notice
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28 Sep 2023 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Babergh District Council has initiated a tender process for the management operator position at the South Suffolk Business Centre located in Sudbury. The tender aims to secure a provider that can strengthen small businesses, encourage new ventures, and facilitate economic growth in the region. The contract is set for a duration of 2 years, with the possibility of extending for an additional 3 years. Interested suppliers must register their expression of interest by a deadline of 27th October 2023.

This opportunity in business and management consultancy services presents a chance for companies proficient in supporting small businesses, providing business advice, and fostering economic sustainability. Businesses capable of managing workspaces, delivering supportive environments, and facilitating enterprise growth would be well-suited to compete for this tender. With a focus on offering meeting space and tenancy services to support small enterprises, the tender promises to create opportunities for business growth and development within the local economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre

Notice Description

**Market Test** BMSDC are approaching the market in order to see if there is interest from suppliers for Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre. We are looking to build a tender model and we are seeking expression's of interest from suppliers. The South Suffolk Business Centre is a business centre situated in Sudbury. We are looking to propose in the future tender al 2 year contract with the option of 3 year contract extensions. Business Centre owned by the Council. The Council pay the Management Company an amount of PS50,000.00 + VAT (s/t CPI increases) to cover the landlords' responsibilities - these include collect the rents from the tenants, and the service charge and carry out the maintenance. The Requirements of the operator for South Suffolk Business Centre are To strengthen small business and encourage new businesses, helping develop economic activity within the area and diversify the local economy by providing independent, confidential, impartial business advice, training and access to finance. To provide a high-quality managed workspace and supportive environment in which new and existing small businesses can grow and develop. To play a significant role in encouraging enterprise and assisting with long term economic sustainability and growth, through the design, development and delivery of our products and services. Provision of meeting space and virtual tenancy services designed to support small and growing businesses. There is a management fee, occupancy is currently at 70%. which is what the new operator would be needed to agree to. We are are at this stage looking to review the market and gain a list of suppliers we will be able to inform of the ITT being published. We would ask any interested parties to register a expression of interest. To express your interest please visit www.suffolksourcing.uk where you will be able to register and then express your interest in the opportunity. Additional information: **Market Test** BMSDC are approaching the market in order to see if there is interest from suppliers for Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre. We are looking to build a tender model and we are seeking expression's of interest from suppliers. The South Suffolk Business Centre is a business centre situated in Sudbury. We are looking to propose in the future tender al 2 year contract with the option of 3 year contract extensions. Business Centre owned by the Council. The Council pay the Management Company an amount of PS50,000.00 + VAT (s/t CPI increases) to cover the landlords' responsibilities - these include collect the rents from the tenants, and the service charge and carry out the maintenance. The Requirements of the operator for South Suffolk Business Centre are To strengthen small business and encourage new businesses, helping develop economic activity within the area and diversify the local economy by providing independent, confidential, impartial business advice, training and access to finance. To provide a high-quality managed workspace and supportive environment in which new and existing small businesses can grow and develop. To play a significant role in encouraging enterprise and assisting with long term economic sustainability and growth, through the design, development and delivery of our products and services. Provision of meeting space and virtual tenancy services designed to support small and growing businesses. There is a management fee, occupancy is currently at 70%. which is what the new operator would be needed to agree to. We are are at this stage looking to review the market and gain a list of suppliers we will be able to inform of the ITT being published. We would ask any interested parties to register a expression of interest. To express your interest please visit www.suffolksourcing.uk where you will be able to register and then express your interest in the opportunity. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f55cd7e-5345-43fd-af84-fd6660d74b1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e73845-6e9a-4f45-802b-cbfe91c63150
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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