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Procurement of an integrated Workspace & Youth Hub Operator

EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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17 Mar 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Ebbsfleet Development Corporation has completed the procurement process for an integrated Workspace & Youth Hub Operator, located in Ebbsfleet, United Kingdom. The title of the procurement was "Procurement of an integrated Workspace & Youth Hub Operator," falling under the industry category of services, specifically miscellaneous services and accommodation and office services. The procurement involved a concession contract, with the supplier being The Halpern Charitable Foundation. The award was announced on 17th March 2026, with key contract periods starting on 31st March 2026 and later extending from 1st April 2027 to 1st October 2037. The procurement method was below threshold and unknown, with procurement details focusing on community impact and facilities management expertise.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in facilities management and those aiming to deliver social impact projects. Businesses specialising in operations management, office space rental services, and youth-focused initiatives would find this contract aligning well with their strategic objectives. Large-scale organisations with experience in handling concession agreements or consortiums capable of managing diverse facilities are particularly well-suited for such opportunities. Additionally, organisations with a vested interest in community enrichment will find the long-term duration of the contract ideal for building sustainable and impactful collaborations.

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Notice Title

Procurement of an integrated Workspace & Youth Hub Operator

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority sought to appoint a Supplier to manage and operate the facility under a Concession Agreement and Lease for a term of 9.5 years. EDC sought to procure an Operator or consortium with strong facilities management expertise and a desire for delivering meaningful social impact. The Operator will run the day-to-day operation and management of the site including workspace units and the refurbished existing Coach House building with the objective of creating a vibrant, well-managed, safe and considerate site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024043-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

98340000 - Accommodation and office services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,635,897 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Oct 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EBBSFLEET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EBBSFLEET
Postcode
DA10 1EE
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Ebbsfleet
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE HALPERN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Further Information

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