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title: "Retail Space Lease"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-09-24"
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# Retail Space Lease

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf99e176-ea30-4106-b1a4-f9901fea800e

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## Summary

The procurement process for leasing retail space has been successfully completed by the University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. This contract falls under the industry category of retail trade services and is located in Whitehaven, CA28 8JG, United Kingdom. The tender went through an open procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and included a lease term beginning on 1st May 2024 and ending on 30th April 2034. The final award was made to WHSmith on 24th September 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the retail sector, particularly those specialising in leasing and managing retail spaces. SMEs and VCSEs are especially well-suited to compete in such open procurement processes. Winning contracts like this can provide stable revenue over a decade, enhance business portfolios, and build relationships with trusted public sector organisations. Businesses focusing on expanding into the healthcare-related retail environment would find this opportunity aligns well with their long-term growth strategies.

## Notice

Retail Space Lease

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5488df6-9c1e-4fc6-a9ed-7046768310dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WHITEHAVEN |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA28 8JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Mirehouse |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WHSMITH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5488df6-9c1e-4fc6-a9ed-7046768310dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5488df6-9c1e-4fc6-a9ed-7046768310dd
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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