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Operator Solution - The Pencil Works, Stapleford

Broxtowe Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

25 Aug 2026 at 13:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

31 Mar 2026 at 17:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Mar 2026 at 16:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Broxtowe Borough Council is procuring an operator for The Pencil Works Enterprise Hub in Stapleford town centre. This is a facilities and enterprise-hub management service, combining building and facilities management with business development consultancy. The operator will manage the facilities, increase occupancy and income, provide business support, events and community programming, and create an integrated environment across office, retail, makerspace, creative, café and event uses. The hub is intended to support creative, digital and cultural businesses, including start-ups, growing firms, artists and sole traders, while contributing to skills, community activity and town-centre regeneration. Nottinghamshire County Council is conducting the procurement on behalf of Broxtowe Borough Council. Delivery is centred on Stapleford and the surrounding Nottinghamshire area.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a selective competitive flexible procedure with three stages—invitation to participate and supplier selection, invitation to dialogue, then invitation to submit final tenders. There is one lot. Expressions of interest are due by 12:00 noon on 21 September 2026; enquiries close on 7 September 2026, and the expected award decision is by 2 November 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2031, with three optional 24-month extensions, potentially lasting until 30 November 2037. Its estimated value is £6,324,000 excluding VAT, or £7,588,800 including VAT. Evaluation weights quality at 85% and price at 15%, with the main quality focus on the operating model, commercial sustainability and growth.

This opportunity suits organisations that can run mixed-use enterprise, cultural or community hubs and combine property operations with business support. Strong candidates will be able to attract and retain occupiers, generate sustainable income, deliver events and community activity, and support creative, digital and cultural enterprises. The requirement calls for a credible vision and operating model, commercial growth planning, mobilisation and service delivery, partnership working and measurable social value. Suppliers should also be able to demonstrate financial robustness and sustainability, including the likely financial impact of their model for the council. The lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, making it relevant to experienced specialist operators as well as larger organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operator Solution - The Pencil Works, Stapleford

Notice Description

Broxtowe Borough Council (the Contracting Authority) require a supplier to operate The Pencil Works Enterprise Hub, Stapleford. The successful supplier will be required to: * Manage and operate the facilities * Drive occupancy and income generation * Deliver business support, events and community programming * Create an integrated and active environment across all uses * Work in partnership with the Council to deliver long-term sustainability The Pencil Works is a new enterprise hub currently under construction in Stapleford town centre. Broxtowe Borough Council (the Contracting Authority) has secured PS6.2 million of funding from the UK Government's Towns Fund to deliver the project. Once complete, the hub will provide office, retail, makerspace, and creative facilities designed to support the growth of the creative, digital, and cultural sectors. The Pencil Works aims to: * Increase local skills and opportunities within Stapleford. * Provide start up and scale up space for creative, digital and cultural enterprises. * Deliver a central Creative Makers Space for individuals and sole traders to create, collaborate, and sell. * Offer flexible office, retail, and events spaces for a range of business and community uses. * Support wider economic regeneration of Stapleford Town Centre. The Vision: * Economic catalyst - The hub is designed to create jobs, providing flexible office space, maker spaces for artists, and retail/food units to support entrepreneurs and startups. * Cultural & Industrial Heritage - Named to honour the town's history (F. Chambers & Co. Ltd pencil factory), the project brings the "spirit of making" back to the town centre. * Community Integration - It includes a cafe, event space and a landscaped, accessible public realm designed to enhance the town centre's appearance and increase footfall. * Wider programme - The project is part of a larger plan to redevelop the town centre, which has also included building a new car park on Derby Road to replace the lost parking space on Victoria Street, plus streetscape improvements, such as the development of Walter Parker Memorial Square. Construction of the The Pencil Works is due to complete in October 2026. The contract is expected to be for an intiial term of 5years with 3x24month optional extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3x24month extensions at the discretion of the CA

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/080855-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,324,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,324,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Broxtowe Borough 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
Postcode Area
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
Broxtowe
Electoral Ward
Beeston West
Westminster Constituency
Broxtowe

Further Information

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