Planning

Hereford Shell Store Business Incubation Centre - Operator Soft Market Testing

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

30 May 2019 at 11:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is currently planning a procurement process titled "Hereford Shell Store Business Incubation Centre - Operator Soft Market Testing." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services, specifically focusing on business services and training. Set in Hereford, West Midlands, this tender aims to gather insights from potential operators to inform the future commissioning of a new £7.3 million business incubation centre, which is expected to open in Spring 2020. Key dates include the engagement end date of 21 June 2019, and interested parties must register on the Supplying the Southwest Portal to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy, training, and operational services, particularly those with expertise in business incubation and support. Companies that can offer innovative ideas and a solid understanding of operational practices in such environments will be particularly well-suited to compete. The feedback gathered through this process will shape the final specifications for the centre’s operation, creating a pathway for interested organisations to establish a presence in a growing hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hereford Shell Store Business Incubation Centre - Operator Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise. This provides potential operators the opportunity to help shape future commission for the centre due to open in Spring 2020, share ideas and good practice and express an interest in future opportunities. The council will use the information to appraise options and to develop the specification for the operation of the centre. As part of the commissioning process for the operator of the Shell Store Incubation Centre, a new PS7.3m, 1100 sqm, business incubation centre in Hereford which is currently under construction and is to include dedicated business space and hot desk facilities; Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.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/0790e0a4-1d61-4c69-82d1-0ed1bc1f940d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jun 2019Expired
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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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