Award

Operation of Penzance Creative Cluster

CORNWALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2024 at 13:11

Tender

18 Mar 2024 at 09:16

Tender

15 Mar 2024 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has awarded a contract for the "Operation of Penzance Creative Cluster" to Forward Space Limited. This contract, valued at £181,545, involves managing a new commercial workspace scheme targeted at the Creative Industries in Penzance, Cornwall. Key responsibilities for the operator include marketing and management of the entire building. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract period extends from 8th October 2024 to 7th October 2030. The initiative supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. It is particularly suited for businesses that specialise in the creative industry and have expertise in workspace management. With the project partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund, it also provides a stable financial backdrop for potential suppliers, fostering long-term collaboration and business engagement. Business users looking to expand their footprint in the creative sector would find this contract particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Operation of Penzance Creative Cluster

Notice Description

Cornwall Council uses the Supplying the South West Portal found at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk to advertise all tender opportunities. New users to the system must register on this site to obtain access to the council's e-tendering system (Proactis). Procurement of an organisation to manage new commercial workspace scheme targeted at the Creative Industries in Penzance, Cornwall. The operator's responsibilities will include the marketing and management of the entire building. This project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cb1f093-7779-4cd2-a105-8947ccd3c4b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38da1117-880c-4ed9-a523-63c6e79b2040
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181,545 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2024 - 7 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rob Seed
Contact Email
robert.seed@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872322222

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORWARD SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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