--- title: "Commercialisation of Shaw House" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3fdaca93-5c80-496f-881a-3293d8acc3ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3fdaca93-5c80-496f-881a-3293d8acc3ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3fdaca93-5c80-496f-881a-3293d8acc3ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3fdaca93-5c80-496f-881a-3293d8acc3ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-13" --- # Commercialisation of Shaw House Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fdaca93-5c80-496f-881a-3293d8acc3ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3fdaca93-5c80-496f-881a-3293d8acc3ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3fdaca93-5c80-496f-881a-3293d8acc3ef.json) ## Summary West Berkshire Council is currently in the planning stage for the "Commercialisation of Shaw House" project, aimed at enhancing the commercial potential of Shaw House, a Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion located in Newbury, Berkshire. The procurement process is focused on the industry category of commercial property management services, with additional relevance to event services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings. A preliminary market engagement exercise will be conducted to gauge market interest and gather information on potential commercialisation routes. Interested organisations are invited to an engagement event at Shaw House on 12th March 2025, from 10:00 to 15:00, and must register by 12th March 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in commercial property management, event services, and preservation of historical sites. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in this preliminary market exercise will allow businesses to provide input on the viability and investment needs for Shaw House, which could lead to future contracting opportunities. Businesses that specialise in enhancing the commercial potential of heritage properties while preserving their historical value will find this project well-suited to their expertise and services. ## Notice West Berkshire Council is looking to carry out a preliminary market engagement exercise in relation to the commercialisation of Shaw House. Shaw House is a Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion in Newbury, Berkshire, and is managed by West Berkshire Council. The Council is now exploring options to enhance Shaw House's commercial potential whilst safeguarding its heritage. The purpose of this engagement event is to: - To gauge market interest. - To obtain preliminary information from interested organisations in relation to potential commercialisation routes. - To obtain information in relation to the viability of commercialising Shaw House. - To obtain feedback from interested organisations in relation to any potential investment that is needed for Shaw House, its grounds, and the outbuildings on site. Feedback from the event will be used to inform internal discussions around commercialisation options for Shaw House. The event will be held at Shaw House on Wednesday 12th March between 10:00 and 15:00. Upon receipt of registration, organisations will be given an allocated timeslot within this timeframe for a guided tour followed by a presentation and facilitated breakout groups. To register interest in the event and receive an information pack please email: shawhouse@westberks.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3d8425-9b5c-428a-b0ba-e3b8b931d27f | | 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 | 13 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Mar 2025 | | 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWBURY | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG14 5LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Newbury Central | | Westminster constituency | Newbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 70332200 - Commercial property management services - 79952000 - Event services - 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings ## Release History - 13 Feb 2025 at 10:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3d8425-9b5c-428a-b0ba-e3b8b931d27f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3d8425-9b5c-428a-b0ba-e3b8b931d27f 13th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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