--- title: "Co-working Centre Operator in Coval Lane, Chelmsford." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02136ca0-69c3-4771-9d63-3218e6fa3aa9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02136ca0-69c3-4771-9d63-3218e6fa3aa9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02136ca0-69c3-4771-9d63-3218e6fa3aa9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02136ca0-69c3-4771-9d63-3218e6fa3aa9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-14" --- # Co-working Centre Operator in Coval Lane, Chelmsford. Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02136ca0-69c3-4771-9d63-3218e6fa3aa9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02136ca0-69c3-4771-9d63-3218e6fa3aa9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02136ca0-69c3-4771-9d63-3218e6fa3aa9.json) ## Summary Chelmsford City Council is currently seeking a qualified and experienced operator for the management and operation of a newly established co-working space located within the Council's Civic Centre complex on Coval Lane, Chelmsford (CM1 1JE). This tender falls under the industry category of property management services, specifically for real estate on a fee or contract basis (CPV code: 70330000). The procurement process is at the tender amendment stage with the most recent update on 14th August 2024. This open procedure, governed by PCR 2015 regulations, will close on 13th September 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027, with a potential extension of three additional years. The initially estimated contract value is £2,000,000, not including the extension period. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the contract is deemed suitable for such economic operators. The successful business will benefit from managing a prominently located co-working centre, gaining visibility and enhancing their portfolio within the property management industry. Enterprises with a strong background in real estate management and the capability to operate within the public sector's regulatory framework are well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging in this contract could bring substantial revenue and strengthen the service provider's market position in the East of England region. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Incorrect value contract stated. Instead of: PS2,000,000 Read: PS200,000. Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Chelmsford City Council is seeking a qualified and experienced operator for the management and operation of a newly established co-working space for a period of 2 years with an optional 3 year extension period. The site is located within the Council own Civic Centre complex, Coval Lane, CM1 1JE. This procurement is being undertaken under PCR 2015 regulations using an open procedure. The estimated value provided does not include the extension period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e317a04a-5cce-4b6d-aa48-1d75edfd484b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1JE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Marconi | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis ## Release History - 14 Aug 2024 at 13:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e317a04a-5cce-4b6d-aa48-1d75edfd484b - 14 Aug 2024 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e317a04a-5cce-4b6d-aa48-1d75edfd484b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e317a04a-5cce-4b6d-aa48-1d75edfd484b 14th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Property-management-services-of-real-estate-on-a-fee-or-contract-basis./3CSUW6S22T Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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