--- title: "Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f55cd7e-5345-43fd-af84-fd6660d74b1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f55cd7e-5345-43fd-af84-fd6660d74b1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f55cd7e-5345-43fd-af84-fd6660d74b1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f55cd7e-5345-43fd-af84-fd6660d74b1e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2023-09-28" --- # Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre Buyer: BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f55cd7e-5345-43fd-af84-fd6660d74b1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f55cd7e-5345-43fd-af84-fd6660d74b1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f55cd7e-5345-43fd-af84-fd6660d74b1e.json) ## Summary The Babergh District Council has initiated a tender process for the management operator position at the South Suffolk Business Centre located in Sudbury. The tender aims to secure a provider that can strengthen small businesses, encourage new ventures, and facilitate economic growth in the region. The contract is set for a duration of 2 years, with the possibility of extending for an additional 3 years. Interested suppliers must register their expression of interest by a deadline of 27th October 2023. This opportunity in business and management consultancy services presents a chance for companies proficient in supporting small businesses, providing business advice, and fostering economic sustainability. Businesses capable of managing workspaces, delivering supportive environments, and facilitating enterprise growth would be well-suited to compete for this tender. With a focus on offering meeting space and tenancy services to support small enterprises, the tender promises to create opportunities for business growth and development within the local economy. ## Notice **Market Test** BMSDC are approaching the market in order to see if there is interest from suppliers for Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre. We are looking to build a tender model and we are seeking expression's of interest from suppliers. The South Suffolk Business Centre is a business centre situated in Sudbury. We are looking to propose in the future tender al 2 year contract with the option of 3 year contract extensions. Business Centre owned by the Council. The Council pay the Management Company an amount of PS50,000.00 + VAT (s/t CPI increases) to cover the landlords' responsibilities - these include collect the rents from the tenants, and the service charge and carry out the maintenance. The Requirements of the operator for South Suffolk Business Centre are To strengthen small business and encourage new businesses, helping develop economic activity within the area and diversify the local economy by providing independent, confidential, impartial business advice, training and access to finance. To provide a high-quality managed workspace and supportive environment in which new and existing small businesses can grow and develop. To play a significant role in encouraging enterprise and assisting with long term economic sustainability and growth, through the design, development and delivery of our products and services. Provision of meeting space and virtual tenancy services designed to support small and growing businesses. There is a management fee, occupancy is currently at 70%. which is what the new operator would be needed to agree to. We are are at this stage looking to review the market and gain a list of suppliers we will be able to inform of the ITT being published. We would ask any interested parties to register a expression of interest. To express your interest please visit www.suffolksourcing.uk where you will be able to register and then express your interest in the opportunity. Additional information: **Market Test** BMSDC are approaching the market in order to see if there is interest from suppliers for Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre. We are looking to build a tender model and we are seeking expression's of interest from suppliers. The South Suffolk Business Centre is a business centre situated in Sudbury. We are looking to propose in the future tender al 2 year contract with the option of 3 year contract extensions. Business Centre owned by the Council. The Council pay the Management Company an amount of PS50,000.00 + VAT (s/t CPI increases) to cover the landlords' responsibilities - these include collect the rents from the tenants, and the service charge and carry out the maintenance. The Requirements of the operator for South Suffolk Business Centre are To strengthen small business and encourage new businesses, helping develop economic activity within the area and diversify the local economy by providing independent, confidential, impartial business advice, training and access to finance. To provide a high-quality managed workspace and supportive environment in which new and existing small businesses can grow and develop. To play a significant role in encouraging enterprise and assisting with long term economic sustainability and growth, through the design, development and delivery of our products and services. Provision of meeting space and virtual tenancy services designed to support small and growing businesses. There is a management fee, occupancy is currently at 70%. which is what the new operator would be needed to agree to. We are are at this stage looking to review the market and gain a list of suppliers we will be able to inform of the ITT being published. We would ask any interested parties to register a expression of interest. To express your interest please visit www.suffolksourcing.uk where you will be able to register and then express your interest in the opportunity. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e73845-6e9a-4f45-802b-cbfe91c63150 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2027 | | 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 | BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2023 at 15:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e73845-6e9a-4f45-802b-cbfe91c63150 - 28 Sep 2023 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e73845-6e9a-4f45-802b-cbfe91c63150 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e73845-6e9a-4f45-802b-cbfe91c63150 28th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.babergh.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/ 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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