--- title: "Hereford Shell Store Business Incubation Centre - Operator Soft Market Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c853626-722c-4ac0-815f-f6094f8ab8ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c853626-722c-4ac0-815f-f6094f8ab8ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c853626-722c-4ac0-815f-f6094f8ab8ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c853626-722c-4ac0-815f-f6094f8ab8ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-05-30" --- # Hereford Shell Store Business Incubation Centre - Operator Soft Market Testing Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c853626-722c-4ac0-815f-f6094f8ab8ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c853626-722c-4ac0-815f-f6094f8ab8ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c853626-722c-4ac0-815f-f6094f8ab8ae.json) ## Summary Herefordshire Council is currently planning a procurement process titled "Hereford Shell Store Business Incubation Centre - Operator Soft Market Testing." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services, specifically focusing on business services and training. Set in Hereford, West Midlands, this tender aims to gather insights from potential operators to inform the future commissioning of a new £7.3 million business incubation centre, which is expected to open in Spring 2020. Key dates include the engagement end date of 21 June 2019, and interested parties must register on the Supplying the Southwest Portal to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy, training, and operational services, particularly those with expertise in business incubation and support. Companies that can offer innovative ideas and a solid understanding of operational practices in such environments will be particularly well-suited to compete. The feedback gathered through this process will shape the final specifications for the centre’s operation, creating a pathway for interested organisations to establish a presence in a growing hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. ## Notice Herefordshire Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise. This provides potential operators the opportunity to help shape future commission for the centre due to open in Spring 2020, share ideas and good practice and express an interest in future opportunities. The council will use the information to appraise options and to develop the specification for the operation of the centre. As part of the commissioning process for the operator of the Shell Store Incubation Centre, a new PS7.3m, 1100 sqm, business incubation centre in Hereford which is currently under construction and is to include dedicated business space and hot desk facilities; Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0790e0a4-1d61-4c69-82d1-0ed1bc1f940d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Jun 2019 | | 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 30 May 2019 at 11:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0790e0a4-1d61-4c69-82d1-0ed1bc1f940d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0790e0a4-1d61-4c69-82d1-0ed1bc1f940d 30th May 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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