--- title: "Property Advice - Dispersed Working" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36d64503-498d-4c5c-a5bd-c701b8b2ecec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36d64503-498d-4c5c-a5bd-c701b8b2ecec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36d64503-498d-4c5c-a5bd-c701b8b2ecec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36d64503-498d-4c5c-a5bd-c701b8b2ecec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIG LOTTERY FUND" published: "2017-05-18" --- # Property Advice - Dispersed Working Buyer: BIG LOTTERY FUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36d64503-498d-4c5c-a5bd-c701b8b2ecec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36d64503-498d-4c5c-a5bd-c701b8b2ecec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36d64503-498d-4c5c-a5bd-c701b8b2ecec.json) ## Summary The Big Lottery Fund is seeking a service provider for the contract titled "Property Advice - Dispersed Working." This procurement process falls under the "services" category and is aimed at developing a flexible property portfolio across six regions in England, specifically locations including Manchester, Exeter, and Leeds. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period closing on 22nd May 2017. The planned contract period is set to commence from 5th June 2017 and will extend until 4th March 2018. This tender employs an open procurement method, allowing a broad range of organisations to participate. This opportunity holds significant potential for businesses specialising in property management, consultancy, and facilities development. Companies that are adept at providing advisory services related to feasibility studies, cost estimation, and project supervision would find this tender particularly relevant. The Big Lottery Fund is looking for innovative solutions and local partnerships, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those with experience in working in community-focused environments. ## Notice The Fund is looking for a service provider to provide advice to enable us to develop a flexible property portfolio in England, which reflects our vision and principles and enables us to: * Be physically present in the communities we support * Be in spaces that reflect and encourage our vision * Confidently invite customers and stakeholders in, to discuss ideas, collaborate with others and seek support * Fulfil our environmental aspirations * Be an asset to the communities in which we are based * Utilise the facilities and supplier of the local community for their benefit (e.g. utilising social enterprises) In practice this is likely to mean: * A property portfolio in England that covers 6 areas of the country * A new place that can be considered a 'hub' for working in the each of the new areas (likely to be in Manchester, Exeter and Leeds) * Utilising existing space in Birmingham, London and Newcastle for the other three areas * Differing set-ups in different areas of the country (some fixed offices in hubs, some shared spaces, some rented desks, utilisation of other organisations spaces etc.) * Different costs for different areas of the country * New working arrangements for dispersed staff * New processes for property management and support (including hospitality and venue hire) We do not currently have all of the in-house expertise to make this major change, and we therefore require the following: * Advice on sourcing three new locations for offices in Exeter, Manchester and Leeds * Advice on securing flexible space in 6 regions (Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber, North West, North East, South East, South West) which may mean co-locating with other organisations on a flexible basis so that staff who work further afield from the main office are able to access desk space when required (see below) * Arranging moves and any refits for these offices * Reconfiguring space in our Newcastle office, in line with changing resource numbers and requirements * Considering appropriate use of any vacant or unused space in Birmingham * Mentoring and developing three Facilities Managers and to the senior lead to manage these changes in the future * Supporting the identification of appropriate contractors, developing plans and overseeing works * Providing the Fund with advice on appropriate materials and specifications * Providing advice on costs and running the project within budget * Acting as direct interface with contractors * Working as part of the overall project team * Reporting on progress ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d6ae1c8-513e-4746-9d96-a71d5167e405 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jun 2017 - 4 Mar 2018 | | 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 | BIG LOTTERY FUND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC4A 1DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Castle Baynard | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs - 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs - 71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications - 71247000 - Supervision of building work - 71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation ## Release History - 18 May 2017 at 11:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d6ae1c8-513e-4746-9d96-a71d5167e405 - 18 May 2017 at 10:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d6ae1c8-513e-4746-9d96-a71d5167e405 - 9 May 2017 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d6ae1c8-513e-4746-9d96-a71d5167e405 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d6ae1c8-513e-4746-9d96-a71d5167e405 18th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c63a7a6a-b70f-4df4-b72f-bfcce2e22010 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb0a25fd-4e12-49f2-be0f-1c1698bfc2f6 Clarification No1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb0a7fa5-4d39-4360-a05d-c3a1af127bae Clarification No1A ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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