Planning

Management of Vulcan Works

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

12 Jun 2025 at 13:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

27 May 2025 at 09:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves West Northamptonshire Council as the buying organisation, with the procurement titled "Management of Vulcan Works". This initiative falls under the services industry category, focusing on commercial property management services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a significant upcoming date on 1st July 2025, when future notices will be communicated. The contract will be located in Northampton, starting on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2029. This opportunity is initiated under legal basis 2023/54, following the legislation detailed in the UK Public General Acts. The procurement method involves a planned communication strategy to keep interested parties informed of developments.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in property management services, especially those experienced in handling similar large-scale contracts with public authorities. The management of Vulcan Works offers a platform for companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector market by leveraging their expertise in commercial property management. Businesses equipped with strong operational capabilities and a proven track record in managing public sector projects will find this contract well-suited to their strategic growth objectives. The planned nature of this procurement provides ample time for businesses to prepare competitive bids, thus potentially fostering sustainable business growth and solidifying relationships with key governmental stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management of Vulcan Works

Notice Description

Management of the Vulcan Works building for West Northamptonshire Council, full details will be contained within the specification when published

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031993-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property 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
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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