Planning

Commercialisation of Shaw House

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Feb 2025 at 10:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council is currently in the planning stage for the "Commercialisation of Shaw House" project, aimed at enhancing the commercial potential of Shaw House, a Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion located in Newbury, Berkshire. The procurement process is focused on the industry category of commercial property management services, with additional relevance to event services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings. A preliminary market engagement exercise will be conducted to gauge market interest and gather information on potential commercialisation routes. Interested organisations are invited to an engagement event at Shaw House on 12th March 2025, from 10:00 to 15:00, and must register by 12th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in commercial property management, event services, and preservation of historical sites. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in this preliminary market exercise will allow businesses to provide input on the viability and investment needs for Shaw House, which could lead to future contracting opportunities. Businesses that specialise in enhancing the commercial potential of heritage properties while preserving their historical value will find this project well-suited to their expertise and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercialisation of Shaw House

Notice Description

West Berkshire Council is looking to carry out a preliminary market engagement exercise in relation to the commercialisation of Shaw House. Shaw House is a Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion in Newbury, Berkshire, and is managed by West Berkshire Council. The Council is now exploring options to enhance Shaw House's commercial potential whilst safeguarding its heritage. The purpose of this engagement event is to: - To gauge market interest. - To obtain preliminary information from interested organisations in relation to potential commercialisation routes. - To obtain information in relation to the viability of commercialising Shaw House. - To obtain feedback from interested organisations in relation to any potential investment that is needed for Shaw House, its grounds, and the outbuildings on site. Feedback from the event will be used to inform internal discussions around commercialisation options for Shaw House. The event will be held at Shaw House on Wednesday 12th March between 10:00 and 15:00. Upon receipt of registration, organisations will be given an allocated timeslot within this timeframe for a guided tour followed by a presentation and facilitated breakout groups. To register interest in the event and receive an information pack please email: shawhouse@westberks.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fdaca93-5c80-496f-881a-3293d8acc3ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3d8425-9b5c-428a-b0ba-e3b8b931d27f
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property management services

79952000 - Event services

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 2025Expired
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
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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