--- title: "Serviced Office, Coworking and Flexible Space Solutions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029d4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029d4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029d4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029d4e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-19" --- # Serviced Office, Coworking and Flexible Space Solutions Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029d4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029d4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029d4e.json) ## Summary The British Council, located at 1 Redman Place, Stratford, London, UK, is planning a procurement process for "Serviced Office, Coworking and Flexible Space Solutions." This initiative falls under the real estate services industry category, aiming to establish a Global Services Framework Agreement for flexible space solutions. The planned value of the contract is approximately £2,700,000, with a specific request for suppliers to submit a response by 12:00hrs on 16th April 2021. The procurement method involves a tender process, focusing on innovative and flexible solutions that can adapt to the British Council's evolving needs. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in flexible workspace solutions, including serviced offices, co-working spaces, and real estate consultancy. Companies with experience in global serviced accommodation, particularly those capable of providing diverse offerings across multiple regions, will find this procurement attractive. Smaller providers may also participate by forming consortia, ensuring a broader range of options to meet the British Council's requirements. Engaging in this tender could facilitate valuable contracts and collaborations that enhance service delivery and support the British Council's global objectives. ## Notice The British Council is seeking appropriate providers of serviced office, co-working, hybrid and managed space to provide flexible working solutions in 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. At this stage we anticipate the value of the contract to be circa PS900k/annum.Please register your interest via the British Council In-Tend Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil using Project Reference: BC/01721 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005597-2021 | | 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 | 19 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jul 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 - 70130000 - Letting services of own property - 70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services - 70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis - 70310000 - Building rental or sale services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2021 at 10:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005597-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/ - https://www.britishcouncil.org/Establish ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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