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title: "The Management of the Vulcan Works Creative Hub"
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# The Management of the Vulcan Works Creative Hub

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d24ebaf4-0169-44c0-9468-aab289a9a066

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## Summary

The West Northamptonshire Council has awarded the contract for "The Management of the Vulcan Works Creative Hub" to Oxford Innovation Limited. The procurement process, described as a Competitive procedure with negotiation, had a contract value of GBP 3,000,000 with a contract period starting on September 29, 2022, and ending on September 28, 2027. The procurement focused on property management and business support services in the commercial property management industry. The tender period ended on September 28, 2022, with a final award date of September 29, 2022. The location of the contract is in Northampton (postcode: NN1 1ED).

This contract presents an opportunity for service providers in the commercial property management industry to engage with the West Northamptonshire Council and potentially expand their business. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in property management services may find this tender particularly suitable. Successful service providers can actively manage the provision of services at the Vulcan Works Creative Hub, contributing to the economic development of the Northampton Town Centre. Businesses that excel in delivering innovative property management solutions may gain a competitive advantage in this selective procurement process.

## Notice

West Northamptonshire Council requires a suitably qualified and experienced Service Provider to manage the provision of Property Management and Business Support services on a day-to-day basis at the Vulcan Works Creative (VWCH) in Northampton Town Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeefa400-3023-4d29-a26c-417c5317fd31 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2022 - 28 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70332200 - Commercial property management services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2022 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeefa400-3023-4d29-a26c-417c5317fd31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeefa400-3023-4d29-a26c-417c5317fd31
  30th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westnorthants.gov.uk

## Provenance

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