--- title: "Groundwork Choices Programme Tenancy Procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e43c6f2-ac3e-43bd-971a-fad468d5dc1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e43c6f2-ac3e-43bd-971a-fad468d5dc1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e43c6f2-ac3e-43bd-971a-fad468d5dc1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e43c6f2-ac3e-43bd-971a-fad468d5dc1d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST" published: "2019-12-19" --- # Groundwork Choices Programme Tenancy Procurement Buyer: GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e43c6f2-ac3e-43bd-971a-fad468d5dc1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e43c6f2-ac3e-43bd-971a-fad468d5dc1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e43c6f2-ac3e-43bd-971a-fad468d5dc1d.json) ## Summary The Choices Programme Tenancy Procurement, initiated by Groundwork North East, aims to identify suitable premises for its management and delivery team in Workington, England. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on accommodation and office services. The tender period will conclude on 17th January 2020, with contracts expected to commence on 3rd February 2020 and run through to 30th September 2022. Potential bidders are required to demonstrate the suitability of properties that meet specific criteria including accessibility, security, and adequate facilities. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in property management, real estate, and facilities services, particularly those capable of providing flexible office space solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as Groundwork North East is prioritising value for money and suitability in its evaluation criteria. Bidders should also consider highlighting any additional benefits their premises may offer, to enhance their proposals. ## Notice Introduction Choices is a programme offering bespoke support to those furthest from the labour market and facing complex barriers before they can move forward in life. We are funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund. The programme is currently funded until September 2022. Further information on the programme can be found at www.choicescumbria.co.uk Brief The Choices Management Team (employed by Groundwork NE & Cumbria) invite tenders for a suitable premises to house the Choices Management and Delivery Team until September 2022. The premises must have: * Enough space to accommodate the management staff in two offices, space for 5 delivery staff to have desks, private meeting room, space to deliver training and support sessions to groups of programme participants * 24 Hour Access * 10+ on site free parking spaces to accommodate staff, visitors and programme participant's vehicles * Secure and with an alarm system installed * Participant areas of the building to be accessible in line with DDA regulations * IT and Telephone connections and have option to install own comms, IT server etc. * Must be in a central location in Workington, close to public transport links and easily accessible Submissions Agents / Landlords are required to provide a bid outlining: * Details of properties / office space that they feel is suitable, subject to the above requirements * Any relevant testimonials / references * Full contact details The following criteria will be used to evaluate submissions: * Value for money - 60% * Suitability - 30% * Additional benefits, i.e. located next to or with shared conference / meeting room space, staff canteen, kitchens - 10% Bid prices must clearly show costs of NET, VAT and GROSS Bids should be submitted to Tamsin Beattie via email to: tamsin.beattie@groundwork.org.uk by 12 Noon on Friday 17th January 2020. A hard copy should also be sent to Tamsin Beattie, ROAD Partnership Lead, Groundwork North East & Cumbria, The Longhorn Building, James Street, Cumbria CA14 2DF The partnership will score, select and look to appoint and notify both successful and unsuccessful bidders by Tuesday 21st January 2020, with a view to moving into the successful, suitable premises sometime in Early 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532e5cdb-d08a-41dd-ab3b-23e56ed76cb8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST | | Locality | WORKINGTON | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA14 2DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98340000 - Accommodation and office services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2019 at 11:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532e5cdb-d08a-41dd-ab3b-23e56ed76cb8 - 19 Dec 2019 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532e5cdb-d08a-41dd-ab3b-23e56ed76cb8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532e5cdb-d08a-41dd-ab3b-23e56ed76cb8 19th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a85439e-ce92-42c1-b20e-053daa589b9a Choices Groundwork Premises Proposal Brief - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1702384-750c-471f-b86d-c0cf2feca28a Choices Groundwork Premises Proposal Brief ## Notice URLs - http://www.choicescumbria.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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