Tender

Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre

BABERGH AND MIDSUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILS

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Tender

28 Sep 2023 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have initiated a tender process for the management operator role at the South Suffolk Business Centre located in Sudbury. The procurement involves building and facilities management services under a proposed 2-year contract with possible 3-year extensions. The Council is offering an amount of £50,000.00 + VAT for the management responsibilities, including rent collection, service charge, and maintenance. The key requirements for the operator include supporting small and new businesses, providing managed workspaces, and encouraging economic sustainability. The tender deadline is October 27, 2023, with submission required in writing.

This tender opportunity at the South Suffolk Business Centre presents a chance for businesses in the building and facilities management services industry to expand their operations. Companies specializing in business consultancy, facilities management, and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, allowing interested parties to express their interest and potentially secure a long-term partnership with the Council. The contract period consists of a 2-year initial term with the possibility of extensions, providing a stable opportunity for business growth and development.

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Notice Title

Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre

Notice Description

Market TestBMSDC are approaching the market in order to see if there is interest from suppliers for Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre.We are looking to build a tender model and we are seeking expression's of interest from suppliers.The South Suffolk Business Centre is a business centre situated in Sudbury.We are looking to propose in the future tender al 2 year contract with the option of 3 year contract extensions.Business Centre owned by the Council.The Council pay the Management Company an amount of PS50,000.00 + VAT (s/t CPI increases) to cover the landlords' responsibilities - these include collect the rents from the tenants, and the service charge and carry out the maintenance.The Requirements of the operator for South Suffolk Business Centre are To strengthen small business and encourage new businesses, helping develop economic activity within the area and diversify the local economy by providing independent, confidential, impartial business

Lot Information

Lot 1

Market TestBMSDC are approaching the market in order to see if there is interest from suppliers for Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre.We are looking to build a tender model and we are seeking expression's of interest from suppliers.The South Suffolk Business Centre is a business centre situated in Sudbury.We are looking to propose in the future tender al 2 year contract with the option of 3 year contract extensions.Business Centre owned by the Council.The Council pay the Management Company an amount of PS50,000.00 + VAT (s/t CPI increases) to cover the landlords' responsibilities - these include collect the rents from the tenants, and the service charge and carry out the maintenance.The Requirements of the operator for South Suffolk Business Centre are To strengthen small business and encourage new businesses, helping develop economic activity within the area and diversify the local economy by providing independent, confidential, impartial business advice, training and access to finance.To provide a high-quality managed workspace and supportive environment in which new and existing small businesses can grow and develop. To play a significant role in encouraging enterprise and assisting with long term economic sustainability and growth, through the design, development and delivery of our products and services.Provision of meeting space and virtual tenancy services designed to support small and growing businesses.There is a management fee, occupancy is currently at 70%. which is what the new operator would be needed to agree to.We are are at this stage looking to review the market and gain a list of suppliers we will be able to inform of the ITT being published.We would ask any interested parties to register a expression of interest. To express your interest please visit www.suffolksourcing.uk where you will be able to register and then express your interest in the opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040662
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028688-2023
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BABERGH AND MIDSUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILS
Contact Name
Simon Jackson-Brown
Contact Email
simon.jackson-brown@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1449724592

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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