Tender

Town Hall Co-Working Arrangement

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Oct 2021 at 17:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Town Hall Co-Working Arrangement," aimed at establishing a co-working operation within the Town Hall in Tunbridge Wells, England. This significant opportunity encompasses approximately 19,800 square feet of office space and access to the external central courtyard. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 1 November 2021 and the submission deadline for completed tenders on 29 November 2021. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with the evaluation scheduled for 30 November 2021 and contractor appointment anticipated by the end of January 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the co-working sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their footprint in a prime location. Given the strategic position of Tunbridge Wells and its excellent transport links, businesses with experience in managing co-working spaces or related services will be well-suited to compete for this project, allowing them to establish a presence in a historically significant and economically vibrant area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Town Hall Co-Working Arrangement

Notice Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a coworking operator to take a lease of a substantial area of the Town Hall in Tunbridge Wells. Centrally located, served by excellent public transport links. A unique opportunity to be in the very heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Royal Tunbridge Wells occupies a strategic location between London, Brighton and the continent in the heart of the Kent and Sussex Weald. The Town came into being over 400 years ago following the discovery of the Chalybeate Spring and enjoyed its heyday as a fashionable resort in the mid-1700s when it attracted visitors who wished to 'take the waters'. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is inviting suitably experienced and skilled interested parties, to take a lease of some 19,800 ft2 (to be agreed) of office accommodation within the Town Hall, Tunbridge Wells, for the operation and provision of a co-working operation. In addition to the internal areas, the external central courtyard is included for use and operation by the tenderer. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: week commencing 18 October 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 1 November 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 29 November 2021 Evaluation: 30 November 2021 Interviews: 13,14 & 15 December 2021 Appointment of contractor: approximately end of January 2022 All expressions of interest, and subsequent proposal submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ea0b7c-bd73-498d-8011-21b19922c693
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2037 Over 5 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
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
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
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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