Tender

Centre Management and Business/Innovation/Training Support Services Provider - Mid Suffolk Skills and Innovation Centre

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Nov 2024 at 09:52

Planning

19 Aug 2024 at 22:59

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Suffolk District Council is seeking a Centre Management and Business/Innovation/Training Support Services Provider for the Mid Suffolk Skills and Innovation Centre. The tender, classified under "Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis," falls within the services category and is currently in the tender stage. The successful provider will manage the Centre, offering support to SMEs, coordinating academic training, and managing events. The contract begins on 1st April 2026, lasting three years with an option to extend for up to two additional years, and has a potential value of up to £1,000,000. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 2nd December 2024, with the award period starting the same day.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in property and facility management, business consultancy, and training services. SMEs focusing on business development, education services, and green economy initiatives are particularly well-suited to compete. By partnering with the Mid Suffolk District Council, selected firms will gain a strategic platform to support the growth of local businesses, foster innovation, and contribute to the development of sustainable skills in the region. This is an excellent opportunity for companies to expand their services and footprint in a rapidly evolving market with a commitment to sustainability and innovation.

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Notice Title

Centre Management and Business/Innovation/Training Support Services Provider - Mid Suffolk Skills and Innovation Centre

Notice Description

Mid Suffolk District Council wishes to appoint an organisation highly experienced in providing Centre Management and Business/Innovation Support to SME's. The Centre will also have a collaboration of academic institutions directly delivering training and short courses (including CPD) from the training and meeting spaces on the ground floor. This will require support from the Centre Management team in terms of booking spaces and facilities management. Events and business meetings will also take place at the Centre via external hirings in addition to the Centre's tenant uses, requiring marketing, co-ordination and management.The contract term will be 3 (three) years from 1st April 2026 (subject to the final building opening date) with the option to extend by up to a further 24 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see short description above Please note - PIN Notice - Skills and Innovation Centre Operator - Find a Tender - Notice reference: 2024/S 000-026373. Additional information: The maximum potential value of the contract over the initial contract term and the potential extension period, taking into account any additional volume and services developed over the maximum 5 year period is up to PS1,000,000. This figure has been inflated to ensure that it encompasses changes to the service as the centre is established and the model of delivery evolves over the period of the c

Renewal: The contract term will be 3 years from 1st April 2026 (subject to the final building opening date) with the option to extend by up to a further 24 months. The Centre Management activities will be required immediately upon contract commencement, including period of mobilisation activities. The business/innovation/skills and training support activities will be required from early to mid 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0491e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036802-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

70 - Real estate services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

70332200 - Commercial property management services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2024Expired
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
MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katrina Browning
Contact Email
procurement@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1449724886

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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