--- title: "Town Hall Co-Working Arrangement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65665a6f-68f7-40e8-af74-29390104cfcf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65665a6f-68f7-40e8-af74-29390104cfcf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65665a6f-68f7-40e8-af74-29390104cfcf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65665a6f-68f7-40e8-af74-29390104cfcf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-19" --- # Town Hall Co-Working Arrangement Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65665a6f-68f7-40e8-af74-29390104cfcf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65665a6f-68f7-40e8-af74-29390104cfcf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65665a6f-68f7-40e8-af74-29390104cfcf.json) ## Summary The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Town Hall Co-Working Arrangement," aimed at establishing a co-working operation within the Town Hall in Tunbridge Wells, England. This significant opportunity encompasses approximately 19,800 square feet of office space and access to the external central courtyard. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 1 November 2021 and the submission deadline for completed tenders on 29 November 2021. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with the evaluation scheduled for 30 November 2021 and contractor appointment anticipated by the end of January 2022. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the co-working sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their footprint in a prime location. Given the strategic position of Tunbridge Wells and its excellent transport links, businesses with experience in managing co-working spaces or related services will be well-suited to compete for this project, allowing them to establish a presence in a historically significant and economically vibrant area. ## Notice An exciting opportunity has arisen for a coworking operator to take a lease of a substantial area of the Town Hall in Tunbridge Wells. Centrally located, served by excellent public transport links. A unique opportunity to be in the very heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Royal Tunbridge Wells occupies a strategic location between London, Brighton and the continent in the heart of the Kent and Sussex Weald. The Town came into being over 400 years ago following the discovery of the Chalybeate Spring and enjoyed its heyday as a fashionable resort in the mid-1700s when it attracted visitors who wished to 'take the waters'. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is inviting suitably experienced and skilled interested parties, to take a lease of some 19,800 ft2 (to be agreed) of office accommodation within the Town Hall, Tunbridge Wells, for the operation and provision of a co-working operation. In addition to the internal areas, the external central courtyard is included for use and operation by the tenderer. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: week commencing 18 October 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 1 November 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 29 November 2021 Evaluation: 30 November 2021 Interviews: 13,14 & 15 December 2021 Appointment of contractor: approximately end of January 2022 All expressions of interest, and subsequent proposal submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ea0b7c-bd73-498d-8011-21b19922c693 | | 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 | 19 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2037 | | 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 | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN1 1RS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tunbridge Wells | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services ## Release History - 19 Oct 2021 at 17:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ea0b7c-bd73-498d-8011-21b19922c693 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ea0b7c-bd73-498d-8011-21b19922c693 19th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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