--- title: "Serviced Office Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029955" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029955" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029955.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029955.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-08" --- # Serviced Office Framework Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029955 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029955) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029955.json) ## Summary The British Council is initiating a planned procurement process for a project titled "Serviced Office Framework," which aims to source flexible working solutions within the real estate services industry. The procurement is set to support the changing needs of the British Council's Global Estates through well-designed flexible spaces, with a procurement value estimated at £2,700,000. Located in the UK, this contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with engagement sessions intended to identify qualified service providers beginning from 5th March 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in real estate services, particularly those providing serviced offices, co-working spaces, and managed properties. Companies offering innovative flexible space solutions or those capable of forming consortia would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on global service agreements allows for both large providers and smaller firms to collaborate, thus creating a competitive advantage for diverse business models aiming to support the British Council's mission across their international portfolio. ## Notice The British Council is seeking appropriate providers of serviced office, co-working, hybrid and managed space to provide flexible working solutions to support the changing needs of our business and global estate portfolio. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to inform and to facilitate market interest and engagement in our intentions to procure a Global Services Framework Agreement with one or more global provider's of flexible space solutions - prior to the formal commencement of procurement.The objective of the Procurement is to;Establish a Global Services Agreement with a global serviced accommodation provider(s) that provides the British Council with innovative and flexible space solutions that support the regions in delivering the British Council's Corporate Plan, its commercial business outcomes and its cultural relations impact worldwide. The British Council's preference would be to enter a Global Service Agreement with a provider that has assets in the majority of countries / regions within which the British Council operates. However we are also keen to explore options which may include a consortium led approach, bringing together multiple smaller providers across our global footprint, or options involving consultancy/brokerage firms to act as the single point of contact while allowing access to multiple providers of shared office space. A list of countries from which the British Council operates can be found at https://www.britishcouncil.org/Establish a contractual arrangement that provides a point of contact, pre- agreed specifications, terms and conditions and full visibility of costs and applicable discounts.To have a non-exclusive relationship that does not commit the British Council to spend. A preference to work with providers that can offer centralised financial management on a global / regional basis. Enable the business to improve the performance and management of its Global Estate Portfolio. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004580-2021 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | E20 IJQ | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70000000 - Real estate services - 70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services - 70310000 - Building rental or sale services - 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis ## Release History - 8 Mar 2021 at 12:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004580-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.britishcouncil.org/ - https://www.britishcouncil.org/Establish ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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