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title: "GB-Colchester: 43 Queens St - Creative & Digital Grow on Space Commercial Operator and Management Agent"
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buyer: "COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# GB-Colchester: 43 Queens St - Creative & Digital Grow on Space Commercial Operator and Management Agent

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56476a12-3821-473b-8659-39910274954d

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## Summary

The Colchester City Council is looking for an independent commercial operator and management agent for the Creative & Digital grow-on centre at 43 Queens St in Colchester. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category with a contract value of £500,000. The tender deadline is 30th November 2023, and the contract duration is 5 years starting from 1st April 2024.

This tender presents a potential opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in commercial property management services. Businesses based in the East of England, particularly in Colchester, could capitalise on this opportunity. The procurement process is currently in the open stage, providing a fair chance for eligible businesses to participate in this contract.

## Notice

Colchester City Council are seeking an independent commercial operator and management agent for the emerging Creative and Digital grow-on centre being developed on the site of the former bus depot at 43 Queen Street in Colchester's City Centre. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the Specification and associated documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The contract period will be for 5 years from the commencement date and the dates provided are purely a guide due to the proposed site currently being under construction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2296c090-75c3-4806-9905-cc2701963d65 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 79420000 - Management-related services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2023 at 18:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2296c090-75c3-4806-9905-cc2701963d65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2296c090-75c3-4806-9905-cc2701963d65
  23rd October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-43-Queens-St---Creative-&-Digital-Grow-on-Space-Commercial-Operator-and-Management-Agent/X69HUSQR72
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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