--- title: "414 - BSEEN Incubation Space" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-870ed976-627a-4eed-8e1e-1a5e38f97d5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-870ed976-627a-4eed-8e1e-1a5e38f97d5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-870ed976-627a-4eed-8e1e-1a5e38f97d5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-870ed976-627a-4eed-8e1e-1a5e38f97d5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-04-25" --- # 414 - BSEEN Incubation Space Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-870ed976-627a-4eed-8e1e-1a5e38f97d5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-870ed976-627a-4eed-8e1e-1a5e38f97d5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-870ed976-627a-4eed-8e1e-1a5e38f97d5b.json) ## Summary Aston University is seeking tenders for the "414 - BSEEN Incubation Space" project, aimed at providing office space for students and recent graduates under an ERDF funded initiative. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for non-residential property renting or leasing services, and is taking place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 8th May 2019, with the contract period set to commence on 1st June 2019 and run until 31st May 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £124,920. Interested bidders should note that the procurement method is classified as 'Other', and access to the necessary documents can be registered through an e-tendering portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that provide property leasing and management services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer tailored office solutions. Businesses with expertise in creating conducive work environments for start-ups, including those offering essential amenities and support services, will find this procurement particularly relevant. The emphasis on networking, training, and adequate facilities indicates a need for providers that can enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem for BSEEN participants, thereby fostering business growth and innovation in the locality. ## Notice BSEEN is an ERDF funded project which provides office space for students and graduates as part of the start-up package of support it offers. A new three year project has recently been approved by MHCLG and the local ESIF committee at the Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP. The budget has been agreed with the funders to pay for incubation space for the new project from June 2019 to May 2022. The outcome is to secure suitable office/incubation space for staff and BSEEN participants from 1st June 2019 to 31st May 2022 as per the specification. The space should have good travel links; between 675 and 815 sq. ft.; 24 hour access and security and manned reception; availability of car parking space for staff; on site post room and permission for entrepreneurs to use business address; free Wi-Fi access for all and onsite IT support; kitchen facilities, cafe, access to networking and development training courses; and lift access to all floors ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095213da-3f21-4c51-9e6a-6d1b0e19ab04 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £124,920 | | 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services ## Release History - 25 Apr 2019 at 08:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095213da-3f21-4c51-9e6a-6d1b0e19ab04 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/095213da-3f21-4c51-9e6a-6d1b0e19ab04 25th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register Access to tender is via our e-tendering portal ProContract. Please register and express your interest to access the tender documents. ## Notice URLs - http://www.aston.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-870ed976-627a-4eed-8e1e-1a5e38f97d5b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-870ed976-627a-4eed-8e1e-1a5e38f97d5b.json.