Planning

Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for OrbisEnergy Centre Facilities Management and Business Incubator

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Apr 2018 at 16:59

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Apr 2018 at 07:29

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is currently undertaking a pre-procurement market engagement process for the Facilities Management and Business Incubator at the OrbisEnergy Centre in Lowestoft, Suffolk. This initiative is aimed at gathering market feedback regarding the potential provision of sector-specific business development services and facilities management, with an end date for engagement responses set for 28 May 2018. Future face-to-face meetings to discuss feedback will occur on 5th and 6th June 2018 at Endeavour House, Ipswich. The procurement, classified under CPV code 70330000 for property management services, is an opportunity for suppliers in the East of England region to engage with the council during the planning stage of the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in facilities management and renewable energy business development. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and configurations for the existing facilities at the OrbisEnergy Centre are particularly encouraged to participate in this engagement. By providing feedback and interacting with the sourcing process, potential suppliers can position themselves to secure future contracts, ultimately contributing to their growth and benefiting from the council's focus on fostering the offshore renewable energy supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for OrbisEnergy Centre Facilities Management and Business Incubator

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council seeks to engage with the market regarding the provision of Facilities Management and Sector Specific Business Development services at the OrbisEnergy Centre in Lowestoft, Suffolk. The OrbisEnergy Centre is the Technology Hub for the offshore renewable energy and supply chain in the East Of England and is a significant landmark at Ness Point comprising of high quality, flexible office accommodation. The Council wishes to receive feedback on the draft specification and anticipated length of contract, as well as exploring any other possible opportunities for alternative uses/configuration of the existing Conference and Exhibition Facility. The deadline for responses is 28 May 2018. Any face to face meetings required as a result of the feedback will take place on 5th and 6th June 2018 in Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX and you will be contacted to arrange a mutually convenient time slot. This market engagement opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Feedback and comments will be collected by way of a questionnaire which can be found, along with a copy of the draft specification and floor plans at www.suffolksourcing.uk and searching for contract number CD0142. The deadline for responses is 28 May 2018. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the market engagement documentation and to provide feedback.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc09ec4-8172-41fc-8aa9-d08f8cc4c69d
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 May 2018Expired
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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
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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