Partnership House - serviced offices provider

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Jun 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is initiating a procurement process to engage a service provider for the management of vacant floor space within Partnership House located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. This opportunity, titled "Partnership House - Serviced Offices Provider," falls within the real estate agency services category and is currently in the planning stage. A preliminary market engagement is scheduled, with a key due date set for 17th July 2026. The project, estimated at £420,000 gross, will commence on 1st February 2027 and is anticipated to run until 31st January 2032, with potential renewal options extending up to 2037. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in early engagement via the Newcastle City Council's E-tendering platform, the OPEN Portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in serviced office management and real estate services, particularly those with experience in flexible workspace solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are deemed suitable to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process allows businesses to potentially expand their operations, collaborate with a sub-central government authority, and secure a significant contract that could enhance their market presence in the North East of England.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Partnership House - serviced offices provider

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council would like to engage with the market regarding the management of vacant floor space within Partnership House.

Planning Information

Newcastle City Council would like to engage with the market regarding the management of vacant floor space within Partnership House. Newcastle City Council are currently exploring options for the vacant floors within Partnership House and are seeking an experienced serviced office operator to partner with us to deliver flexible workspace within the building. We are keen to understand the appetite from the market for this opportunity as well as potential delivery models and would like to refer you to our Market Engagement Information Sheet and accompanying questionnaire for your review. To view this opportunity please ensure you have registered to the OPEN Portal which is Newcastle City Council's E-tendering platform. Click on this link for access to the OPEN Portal: https://www.open-uk.org Title of project: 009549 Partnership House - Serviced Offices Provider Project reference number: Project # OPEN20261341

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bad8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058854-2026
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


CPV Codes

70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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