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title: "GB-Colchester: Queens Street Bus Depot - Creative & Digital Grow on Space"
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# GB-Colchester: Queens Street Bus Depot - Creative & Digital Grow on Space

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cef26f1b-a1dc-4686-8ccd-00bb3b89579e

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is conducting a tender for the "Queens Street Bus Depot - Creative & Digital Grow on Space" project, which falls under the commercial property management services category. Located in Colchester, East of England, this procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 18th October 2021. The contract duration is set for five years, beginning on 3rd January 2022, with an estimated contract value of £500,000 and a minimum threshold of £100,000. The procurement method follows an open procedure.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the creative and digital sectors, particularly those specialising in property management and related services. As the project targets an independent commercial operator to manage the grow-on space, firms with experience in handling similar schemes, including support for virtual and community-based enterprises, may find themselves well-positioned to compete. This is an excellent chance for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the local market and foster growth through innovative management solutions.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council are seeking an independent commercial operator and management for the forthcoming grow on space scheme being developed on the site of the former bus depot on Queen Street in Colchester Town Centre. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the Specification and associated documents. Additional information: The contract period will be for 5 years from the commencement date and the dates provided are purely a guide.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85acf7db-fb97-42a1-9599-ae7bfa00ba83 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 79420000 - Management-related services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85acf7db-fb97-42a1-9599-ae7bfa00ba83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85acf7db-fb97-42a1-9599-ae7bfa00ba83
  10th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Queens-Street-Bus-Depot---Creative-&-Digital-Grow-on-Space/6RFM788USY
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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