Tender

WSCC SC/IR - Operator for a Creative Digital Hub in Bognor Regis

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is initiating a tender process titled "WSCC SC/IR - Operator for a Creative Digital Hub in Bognor Regis" aimed at finding an operating partner to establish a flexible workspace and business support hub specifically for the Creative Digital sector. The procurement is at the market engagement stage, with key activities including a market engagement event on 18th November 2016 and a deadline for questionnaire submissions due by 26th November 2016. The hub will be located at the historic Bognor Regis Railway Station and will support local businesses by providing essential digital connectivity and development services. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2017 and conclude on 31st March 2018, with the procurement method classified as selective under a restricted procedure.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in workspace management, digital connectivity services, and business development support, particularly in the Creative Digital sector. Organisations with experience in operating hubs that foster innovation and collaboration could find an ideal fit, especially those focused on creating flexible environments for creative professionals. Engaging in this process could enable businesses to expand their offerings and contribute to the local economy, aligning with the council's objectives to stimulate growth and employment in the region.

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Notice Title

WSCC SC/IR - Operator for a Creative Digital Hub in Bognor Regis

Notice Description

MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE: THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION West Sussex County Council is looking to engage with interested organisations with a view to progressing to a procurement of an operating partner to deliver a flexible workspace and business support Hub for the Creative Digital sector in Bognor Regis and the surrounding areas. It is envisioned that operators will do this by managing the flexible shared workspace, providing digital connectivity services and provide business development and support activities for Hub members. We would like to understand and discuss the interest and capability of providers, what previous experience can help inform the Councils requirements, barriers to interest, potential commercial models, what information is required and how risk should be managed and apportioned fairly. The proposed location for the Hub is within the Grade II Listed Bognor Regis Railway Station, and work to develop the Hub so far has engaged over 100 businesses in the Creative Digital sector. This requirement will be designed to complement the regeneration and investment projects being delivered by partners Arun District Council and the University of Chichester, and the Council priorities to grow a healthy economy that will attract, retain and grow businesses that will provide high value employment for local residents and provide the digital infrastructure to enable businesses to flourish. WSCC would like to engage with interested organisations with the specialist skills and capabilities to operate the Hub and deliver the desired outcomes. A descriptive document is attached with more detail on the vision for the Digital Hub and progress to date. We would like to invite any providers to complete the attached questionnaire and return this by 26th November 2016. In addition we will be holding a market engagement event on 18th November at Chichester County Hall. The event aims to inform providers of our aspirations and what we hope to achieve, to ascertain what potential providers see as areas of risk, how the outcomes of the service can best be met, and to discuss how best to integrate social, environmental and economic considerations into the service in line with the Public Sector (Social Value) Act 2012. You should complete the booking form attached to this project and return no later than 15th November to request a place. Additional information: To attend the Market Engagement Event and to access any subsequent information, please express your interest by registering via the opportunity page on the SE Shared Services website, https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing Registration is free and you will need to read the Descriptive Document and respond further to the West Sussex Procurement and Contract Services team via the correspondence facility, in order to be included in the event. This is a consultation exercise only at this stage and not a call for competition. Each organisation that participates in the market engagement exercise shall bear their own costs of responding to this exercise. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ded38a6-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4506ce3a-d923-4e7e-9a0c-ffa944abff91
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79500000 - Office-support services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

80000000 - Education and training services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

98340000 - Accommodation and office services

98342000 - Work environment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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