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Tender for a Partner to manage and operate Barry Dock Offices as a flexible w orkspace

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL

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06 May 2025 at 15:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a partner to manage and operate the Barry Dock Offices as a flexible workspace. This initiative falls under the category of property management services, specifically aiming to transform a Grade II* listed building into a business hub in Barry, UK. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open, competitive procedure. Key dates include the submission deadline for the tender on 17th June 2025 and a contract award set to commence on 5th January 2026. The procurement is facilitated by the council, utilising Levelling Up funding for refurbishment, with a financial estimate of £3.6 million gross for the project. The process involves multiple stages, including an initial Wales Procurement Specific Questionnaire and an invitation to tender for shortlisted candidates.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in property management and flexible workspace solutions to expand their operations. Companies that can offer innovative management strategies and demonstrate capabilities in managing historic locations will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The contract's potential duration of 10 years provides long-term growth opportunities and involvement in an exciting development aimed at stimulating economic activity in the region. Additionally, the tender's design encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring a diverse range of business sizes can compete effectively, thereby broadening potential business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for a Partner to manage and operate Barry Dock Offices as a flexible w orkspace

Notice Description

Tender for a Partner to manage and operate Barry Dock Offices as a flexible workspace. Barry Docks Offices is a unique, Grade II* listed building owned by The Vale of Glamorgan Council. The Vale of Glamorgan Council are looking to appoint a Partner to operate and manage the building, and operate a flexible workspace and create an exciting and dynamic business hub for the community. The contract will be via a Management Agreement for a period of 10 years. The key objectives of the scheme include: providing a long-term solution for the future of the building to deliver flexible commercial workspace appealing to a wide variety of local businesses to thrive stimulating employment and economic growth in Barry and its surroundings. The Vale of Glamorgan Council has been awarded Levelling Up funding by UK Government to refurbish the building to CAT A standard (compatible with the buildings listed designation). Please find enclosed VOG Pipeline of Works Schedule. A CAT B fit out (including FF&E) is not funded. Detailed Cat B fit out budget (including FF&E) for anything that is not included in the Council's current refurbishment plan will need to be provided at Stage 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019186-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2035-01-05

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lucy Jones
Contact Email
environmentprocurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARRY
Postcode
CF63 4RU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Electoral Ward
Castleland
Westminster Constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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