--- title: "Provision of Centre Management Services, including the provision of hard and soft FM, marketing, letting and delivery of business support services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d9773dda-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9773dda-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9773dda-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9773dda-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Provision of Centre Management Services, including the provision of hard and soft FM, marketing, letting and delivery of business support services Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9773dda-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9773dda-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9773dda-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Centre Management Services," which includes hard and soft facilities management, marketing, letting, and delivery of business support services. This contract is categorised under services within the non-residential property rental and leasing sector, with a total value of £1,400,000 and a minimum bid requirement of £950,000. The contract period is set to begin on 18th January 2016 and will last for five years, ending on 17th January 2021. Bidders are required to submit their proposals for both mandatory lots by 2nd November 2015. The work is to be undertaken in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in facility management, business consultancy, and property management services. Companies with experience in managing business incubators and providing strategic support for early-stage companies would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, those offering expertise in marketing and property leasing will find this contract beneficial, as it involves promoting and managing the current incubator centres while supporting tenant businesses in their growth and development. ## Notice The contract is for the provision of centre management services. The contract will be for a period of 5 years Bidder is expected to have significant experience in the management of business incubator centres and creative industry sector.The enterprise centres under the scope are: Lot 1 Mandatory bid -Ashton Old Baths Lot 2 Mandatory bid - Tameside Centre for Enterprise Mandatory Variant bid - Joint Tameside Centre for Enterprise and Ashton Old Baths Bidders must bid for both lots and submit the mandatory variant bid for both centres. Ashton Old Baths The successful supplier will be responsible for providing tenant/facility management services together with delivering a comprehensive business support service to incubatees. Primarily but not exclusively the contract will involve the following: Developing the Business plan for the operation of the AOB Business Incubator. Promoting and marketing the AOB Business Incubator to potential clients and attracting clients who require a supportive environment with flexible lease arrangement that meet the criteria for entry. Actively managing the portfolio of tenants to ensure that as companies mature that they graduate into other suitable business premises in Tameside. The provision of a business advisory and support service including one to one business development support and strategic planning advice to clients. Providing access to third party specialist advice as relevant to early stage companies (e.g. raising investment, innovation development, sales and marketing, export/import). Creating active internal and external networks with an events calendar supporting clients in achieving business growth. Operational and day to day management of the facility; Collecting rents and other fees and charges from tenants. Providing central reception and offering/arranging additional services to clients (e.g. administrative services). Paying all suppliers of services (electricity, gas, telephone, water charges, rates and rent). Enforcing terms and conditions of the lease with tenants. Managing and promoting the meeting room facilities. Procure & manage the provision of IT and Telecoms services. Operate the AOB Business Incubator in accordance with the business plan. Comply with rules and conditions set out from time to time by the Funders (Heritage Lottery Fund, TMBC and European Regional Development Fund). Collate data and write reports to comply with the requests of the Funders. Provide hard and soft facilities management services Tameside Centre for Enterprise (TCE) Developing the Business plan for the operation of the TCE Business Incubator. Promoting and marketing the TCE Business Incubator to potential clients and attracting clients who require a supportive ..(view full details to see more) Additional information: Details of this opportunity can be found via the North West Procurement Portal:- www.the-chest.org.uk reference A25A-U6TC52 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78c625a-4e06-4f1b-82eb-fa0b4ef8c626 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jan 2016 - 17 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000 | | 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 | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | . | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | . | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services - 70332200 - Commercial property management services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78c625a-4e06-4f1b-82eb-fa0b4ef8c626 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78c625a-4e06-4f1b-82eb-fa0b4ef8c626 5th October 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_opportunity?OpenForm&contract_id=CONTRACT-A25A-U6TC52 Provider contract link ## Notice URLs - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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