--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - Work-Space Operator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d60f9be-d884-4b79-8447-3be7371b901f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d60f9be-d884-4b79-8447-3be7371b901f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d60f9be-d884-4b79-8447-3be7371b901f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d60f9be-d884-4b79-8447-3be7371b901f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OLDHAM COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-15" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement - Work-Space Operator Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d60f9be-d884-4b79-8447-3be7371b901f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d60f9be-d884-4b79-8447-3be7371b901f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d60f9be-d884-4b79-8447-3be7371b901f.json) ## Summary Oldham Council is initiating a Preliminary Market Engagement for the role of a Work-Space Operator, targeting the creative and digital sector. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a key milestone of engagement set to conclude on 1st August 2022. This project involves the acquisition and renovation of a Grade 2 listed building in Oldham, with an anticipated completion handover in Q1 2024. Interested parties can refer to the relevant engagement documents published on Contracts Finder for details. This tender presents a significant opportunity for established creative work-space operators looking to expand their business footprint. Suitable candidates are those with experience in managing flexible workspaces and aligning with economic targets related to occupancy and sector growth. By participating in this preliminary engagement, businesses can influence the tender documentation and position themselves advantageously for the upcoming competitive procurement process. ## Notice Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise. Oldham Council is to acquire and extensively renovate a town Centre Grade 2 listed building adjacent to Metro-link tram stop to provide a flexible workspace building aimed at the creative and digital sector anticipated to complete and hand over in Q1, 2024. Expressions of Interest are requested from established creative work-space operators who would curate and manage the building in partnership with Oldham Council. The completed space will be operated by way of a management agreement linked to key targets including occupancy, graduation to move on space, and GVA created linked to the economic impact within the creative and digital sector. Objectives The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement: Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity and seek expressions of interest. Ensure that the requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable. Gain insight and feedback on delivery structures. Gain insight and feedback on commercial and contracting structures. Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102). Additional information: Participants are invited to review and submit a completed questionnaire, along with any supporting information no later than 10am on 1st August 2022 on the Council's e-tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com -- Project Ref: DN622344. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e24fa46-d787-4581-a78e-c521afe8763b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OLDHAM COUNCIL | | Locality | OLDHAM | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL1 1UT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Oldham | | Electoral ward | Coldhurst | | Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 70000000 - Real estate services - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2022 at 11:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e24fa46-d787-4581-a78e-c521afe8763b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e24fa46-d787-4581-a78e-c521afe8763b 15th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4dd43dd4-2704-ed11-8116-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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