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Operation of Penzance Creative Cluster

Cornwall Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2024 at 14:59

Award Notice
Tender

15 Mar 2024 at 16:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Cornwall Council involves the management of a new commercial workspace scheme targeted at the creative industries and digital sector in Penzance, Cornwall. The contract for the "Operation of Penzance Creative Cluster" falls within the business services category, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement followed an open procedure and reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Forward Space Ltd on 3rd July 2024, valued at £181,544. Important dates included site visits on 27th March and 10th April 2024, a tender end date on 1st May 2024, and the start and end of the contract on 4th June 2024 and 3rd June 2030, respectively.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in management, marketing, consulting, and related business services to expand their portfolio and take part in a project driven by the growing creative and digital sectors in Cornwall. The open procurement process and specified award criteria, including quality, social value, and price, signal a favourable environment for SMEs and other businesses well-versed in comprehensive workspace management and marketing functions. Companies with experience in operating similar commercial spaces who can provide a detailed social value proposition stand to benefit from participating in such public sector projects, which can offer long-term contracts and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operation of Penzance Creative Cluster

Notice Description

Management of a new commercial workspace scheme targeted at the creative industries and digital sector in Penzance, Cornwall. The operator's responsibilities will include the marketing and management of the entire building.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Management of a new commercial workspace scheme targeted at the creative industries and digital sector in Penzance, Cornwall. The operator's responsibilities will include the marketing and management of the entire building.

Renewal: Additional 6 year term available in the contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04497e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033602-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£181,544 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2024 - 3 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cornwall Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Postcode Area
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
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Forward Space Ltd

Further Information

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