Planning

The Pencil Works, Stapleford- Operator Model

BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 16:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Mar 2026 at 15:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Broxtowe Borough Council, in collaboration with Nottinghamshire County Council, is in the planning stage of a new procurement initiative for The Pencil Works project in Stapleford. Currently under construction, this £6.2 million enterprise hub seeks to enrich the local creative, digital, and cultural sectors by offering state-of-the-art facilities. Located in Stapleford town centre, The Pencil Works is poised to become a key asset to the community upon its completion in October 2026. Interested suppliers have the opportunity to provide their insights via a supplier questionnaire with responses due by noon on 17 April 2026. This exercise will influence the operating model, with suggestions leaning towards a collaborative management style with a specialist operator for day-to-day responsibilities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in property management and building facilities services. Organisations, including SMEs and VCSEs, that demonstrate expertise in managing creative spaces and engaging with the community will find this contract particularly appealing. It offers the capacity for substantial business growth by contributing to a high-profile project that can serve as a model for similar developments in the region. The contracting process favours partnership-based interaction, ideally suited for businesses that excel in collaborative ventures and creative industry support. With an expected contract period extending from November 2026 to October 2029 and potential for renewal, successful bidders will benefit from long-term engagement and strategic positioning within the vibrant Stapleford town centre.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Pencil Works, Stapleford- Operator Model

Notice Description

The Pencil Works is a PS6.2 million UK Government Towns Fund investment designed to deliver a new enterprise hub in the heart of Stapleford town centre. This flagship development will provide high-quality office, retail, makerspace, and creative facilities, supporting the growth of the creative, digital, and cultural sectors within the region. Broxtowe Borough Council is seeking market insight to inform the future operational model for the Pencil Works. A preferred option under consideration is a partnership-based operating model, where the Council collaborates with a specialist operator responsible for day-to-day management, tenant and community engagement, and effective utilisation of the available space. This pre-market engagement exercise aims to gather industry feedback on this proposed approach. The Pencil Works is currently under construction with completion expected in October 2026. Interested suppliers are invited to contribute their views on this exciting opportunity. The deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon on 17 April 2026.

Planning Information

Broxtowe Borough Council is seeking market insight through a supplier questionnaire, which interested organisations can access via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0e072f0b-132d-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 The opportunity is now open, and completed responses may be submitted until 12:00 noon on 17 April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030015-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

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

CPV Codes

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

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEESTON
Postcode
NG9 1AB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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