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**Contract Award Notice** Tender for the provisioning of a Business Innovation Centre Operator

Southend-on-sea Borough Council

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15 Nov 2022 at 17:00

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16 Sep 2021 at 16:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Business Innovation Centre Operator. The Council sought a qualified organisation to operate The Launchpad at Southend Airport Business Park, aiming to establish it as a leading centre for business innovation and growth. The Operator was tasked with managing and enhancing the center's operational success, with deadlines for submitting tender responses set at 10th November 2021. The contract spans from 2022 to 2031, offering opportunities for business growth in various industry categories such as research and development services, administration, and business services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to participate in the growth and management of a prestigious business innovation centre. Companies well-versed in providing services related to business growth, research and development, administration, and consulting are well-suited to compete. The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, as the buying organisation, emphasised the importance of enabling businesses to thrive within the launchpad community, offering a chance for organisations to contribute to the economic success of the Airport Business Park and wider business community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

**Contract Award Notice** Tender for the provisioning of a Business Innovation Centre Operator

Notice Description

**Contract Award Notice** Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (the Council) invites suitably qualified and experienced organisations to tender for the opportunity to become the Operator of The Launchpad, which will be located at Southend Airport Business Park. The Council's ambition for the Launchpad is that it becomes, a flagship centre for business innovation, entrepreneurship, networking and business growth. The Operator through its day to day running of the Launchpad will be responsible for managing and growing the operational, economic and reputational success of the centre. The Operator must aspire to equip and enable Launchpad Customers to grow in terms of their size, their reputation and their economic standing. The Operator must support the Launchpad Customers to become permanent, productive and prosperous members of the Airport Business Park community and the wider business community as a whole. The Tender Documents for this opportunity can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the Tender Documents is: 25th October 2021 The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is: 10th November 2021. The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Documents provided. This includes, but is not limited to, detail on Ability, Financial Standing, and Insurance. The elements which are either "scored", or "pass / fail" are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91188c5c-711b-499e-9cd0-e1e22762d3d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a415fa61-22e9-44a0-ac8d-aca028d77b54
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

55900000 - Retail trade services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,292,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southend-on-sea Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Postcode Area
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INNOVATION LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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