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title: "Creative, Digital & Maker Community (Meanwhile) Operator for two properties in Huyton 'Village' Town Centre."
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# Creative, Digital & Maker Community (Meanwhile) Operator for two properties in Huyton 'Village' Town Centre.

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08bc8a04-ba67-4465-b559-cfbdd5b17a79

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## Summary

Knowsley Council is currently seeking tenders for the position of Creative, Digital & Maker Community Operator for two properties located in Huyton 'Village' Town Centre. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 31st August 2021. The project entails the temporary commercial operation of council-owned buildings for a minimum of three years, starting no later than 30th September 2021, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. The total estimated value of the contract is £125,000, and the method of procurement is open procedure, categorised under construction work.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in workspace management and community-building initiatives, especially those having experience in operating creative or digital spaces. Companies that can efficiently manage co-working environments for diverse clientele will be particularly well-suited to bid for this contract, thereby potentially expanding their market presence while contributing to the local economy in Huyton.

## Notice

Knowsley Council is seeking tender submissions from a suitably experienced and skilled Meanwhile Operator (each a tenderer) to enter into a lease (the Lease) in respect of the meanwhile operation of two Council owned buildings (henceforth collectively referred to as 'the properties') in Huyton Village Centre (HVC). The meanwhile operation is the temporary commercial use of the properties for a minimum period of three years (with the potential to extend for a period of up to a further 2 years). Submissions are sought from experienced operators of managed workspace for creating a creative, digital and maker co-working community. The meanwhile operation must commence no later than 30th September 2021 with tenants in at least one of the properties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89be86b-ec10-448a-b186-e4085a979a2d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2021 - 6 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9UX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89be86b-ec10-448a-b186-e4085a979a2d
- 16 Jul 2021 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316b0c4d-91a4-4fb8-87b8-997e558a98da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89be86b-ec10-448a-b186-e4085a979a2d
  12th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316b0c4d-91a4-4fb8-87b8-997e558a98da
  16th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9604b034-81e5-eb11-810d-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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