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title: "Management Operator for Somerset Energy Innovation Centre Phase 2 (including ERDF funded project - Enterprise Hub @ SEIC 2) and Phase 3"
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# Management Operator for Somerset Energy Innovation Centre Phase 2 (including ERDF funded project - Enterprise Hub @ SEIC 2) and Phase 3

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fc64971-9d37-4f13-854e-1a78679af236

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, led by Somerset County Council, for the title "Management Operator for Somerset Energy Innovation Centre Phase 2 (including ERDF funded project - Enterprise Hub @ SEIC 2) and Phase 3". This initiative focuses on the business and management consultancy services and building and facilities management services industries. The project is set to take place in Bridgwater, Somerset, with a value of £20 million. Key dates include an engagement end date on 22nd March 2018, and a Supplier Event scheduled for 21st February 2018 at the Somerset County Council Offices in Taunton.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management and business support services. Companies equipped to manage operations within complex facility environments or provide consultancy services will find this procurement particularly relevant. This process may attract larger firms, given the scale of the project, suggesting that collaborative approaches with experienced partners could enhance competitiveness in the tendering process.

## Notice

Somerset County Council will be hosting a Supplier Event prior to the commencement of a procurement exercise to appoint a Management Operator to manage the operation and facilities management of Phases 2and 3 of the Somerset Energy Innovation Centre campus development on the Woodlands Court Business Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater. The intended procurement exercise will be appoint a Supplier or Suppliers in the capacity of Management Operator for the Somerset Energy Innovation Centre Buildings 2 & 3 (including The Enterprise Hub @ SEIC) The Enterprise Hub @ SEIC is incorporated in Phase 2 of the Centre - this part has been funded by the ERDF2014-2020 programme and HotSW LEP Growth Deal funding. The Management Operator will be responsible for the provision of: * Facilities Management * Business Support services for Tenants and Users Supplier Event Details: * Venue - Somerset County Council Offices, County Hall, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4DY * Date - Wednesday 21st February 2018 * Attendance - To register interest in this event use the EOI option on the eTender portal contact listing. The Council will contact interested Suppliers to confirm attendee details and provide directions. Draft Agenda * Project Introduction - SCC * Building Facilities - SCC/Building Construction/Architect * Procurement Process - SCC * Plenary Session /Q&A - SCC/Attendees The event will be an opportunity for Suppliers to learn about the project, requirements and procurement process. Attendance is not a pre-requisite to participation in the procurement process. Suppliers that take part in the event will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in the subsequent procurement process. All information and slides used will be made available through the contract listing as part of the procurement documentation. Your attention is also drawn to another event to be held on the same day Reference DN 171414 - Management Operator - iAero (Yeovil) Centre Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9926609e-6ae5-e711-80e7-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3156cd3-01d2-4540-bb42-f2d4831d436c |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2017 at 09:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3156cd3-01d2-4540-bb42-f2d4831d436c
- 22 Dec 2017 at 09:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3156cd3-01d2-4540-bb42-f2d4831d436c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3156cd3-01d2-4540-bb42-f2d4831d436c
  22nd December 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9926609e-6ae5-e711-80e7-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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