--- title: "Prior Information Notice / Soft Market Engagement: Shrub Hill Quarter, Worcester" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09ccaabd-0bc6-4b4a-8102-84577f740a15" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09ccaabd-0bc6-4b4a-8102-84577f740a15" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09ccaabd-0bc6-4b4a-8102-84577f740a15.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09ccaabd-0bc6-4b4a-8102-84577f740a15.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-04" --- # Prior Information Notice / Soft Market Engagement: Shrub Hill Quarter, Worcester Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09ccaabd-0bc6-4b4a-8102-84577f740a15 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09ccaabd-0bc6-4b4a-8102-84577f740a15) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09ccaabd-0bc6-4b4a-8102-84577f740a15.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council is currently in the tender phase for the regeneration of the Shrub Hill Quarter in Worcester, an endeavour poised to be one of the most significant urban renewal projects in the area. Covering the construction sector with CPV codes 45000000 and 45212000 for works related to leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants, this project aims to create a vibrant, mixed-use neighbourhood. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th September 2024 and the project running from 28th October 2024 to 30th September 2034. Interested developers should engage in this soft market testing exercise by downloading the Information Pack and responding through the procurement portal. This tender offers substantial growth prospects for developers and construction firms, especially those experienced in large-scale urban regeneration projects. The regeneration of Shrub Hill Quarter offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a flagship development that promises to transform Worcester's urban landscape. Developers with a strong track record in mixed-use developments and the capability to realise complex spatial masterplans will find this project especially lucrative. Engaging in this procurement process will not only provide the opportunity for significant business growth but also position the successful firm as a key player in one of the region’s largest redevelopment initiatives. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council is seeking the regeneration of the Shrub Hill Quarter, Worcester. This proposed development has the potential to become one of the largest regeneration initiatives in the region, offering a unique opportunity to transform a significant part of Worcester and create an exemplary mixed-use neighbourhood. Developers are invited to take part in this soft market testing exercise. Over the past few years, Worcestershire County Council has begun to unlock long-term opportunities by developing a concept masterplan, the Shrub Hill Spatial Blueprint, and securing funding to aid with the demolition and redevelopment of the site. Following Cabinet approval in March 2024 Worcestershire County Council now intend to formally procure a development partner in Autumn 2024, and this soft market exercise will inform the offer, approach and structure to that process, resulting in the successful delivery of the vision to create a vibrant, mixed use destination. Developers are invited to download the attached Information Pack and respond to the questions raised through the procurement portal Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b068c3d-06de-443f-a0a3-adadfef67b13 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants ## Release History - 4 Sep 2024 at 09:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b068c3d-06de-443f-a0a3-adadfef67b13 - 8 Aug 2024 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b068c3d-06de-443f-a0a3-adadfef67b13 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b068c3d-06de-443f-a0a3-adadfef67b13 4th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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