---
title: "The Management of the Vulcan Works Creative Hub"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b922"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# The Management of the Vulcan Works Creative Hub

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b922

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## Summary

The West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the management of the Vulcan Works Creative Hub, a project involving commercial property management services in Northampton Town Centre. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract was signed on September 29, 2022. The Council used a selective competitive procedure with negotiation to select Oxford Innovation Limited as the supplier. The contract involves managing property and business support services on a day-to-day basis, with a focus on promoting SME creative industry businesses.

This tender for the Vulcan Works Creative Hub management presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in commercial property management and business support services. The Council aims to create a vibrant hub for creative SMEs, offering opportunities for marketing, promotion, lettings, and financial management within the facility. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be prepared to engage in managing and operating the premises, supporting business growth, and meeting performance targets set by the Council.

## Notice

West Northamptonshire Council (the 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. The Service Provider will be responsible for all matters connected with or incidental to the provision of the Services set out below in relation to the marketing, letting, and management of the premises; the efficient and timely collection of income due and payment into the Designated Account; the maintenance, repair, and renewal of the Premises; and the operation of telephony and internet services. The Services include, but are not limited to, managing and operating the facility, marketing, and promotion, lettings, promoting new and growing SME creative industry businesses, providing services for resident and non-resident businesses, repairs and maintenance, unit adaptations as required, financial management, meeting performance targets, reporting requirements, and maintaining good working relationships.

Renewal: The management agreement will have an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027527-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1DE |
| 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 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2022 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027527-2022
- 7 Jun 2021 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012721-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e72cab39-7372-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

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