---
title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - Work-Space Operator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035273"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035273.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OLDHAM COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-15"
---

# Preliminary Market Engagement - Work-Space Operator

Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035273

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Oldham Council, focusing on a project titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Work-Space Operator". This initiative falls under the 'Real estate services' industry category and is set to take place in Oldham, UK. Currently in the Tender stage, this project involves acquiring and renovating a Grade 2 listed building located adjacent to a Metro-link tram stop, with a targeted completion and handover by Q1 of 2024. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in managing the workspace facility, details regarding which are outlined in the procurement documents.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for established creative workspace operators with experience in managing flexible environments tailored to the creative and digital sector. Companies that specialise in a variety of services—including property management, real estate agency, and building management—will be well-equipped to compete. Collaborating with Oldham Council could not only enhance service offerings but also contribute to the economic development initiatives linked to the project, focused on promoting occupancy and Gross Value Added (GVA) within the local creative community.

## Notice

Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise. Oldham Council is to acquire and extensively renovate a town Centre Grade 2 listed building adjacent to Metro-link tram stop to provide a flexible workspace building aimed at the creative and digital sector anticipated to complete and hand over in Q1, 2024. Expressions of Interest are requested from established creative work-space operators who would curate and manage the building in partnership with Oldham Council. The completed space will be operated by way of a management agreement linked to key targets including occupancy, graduation to move on space, and GVA created linked to the economic impact within the creative and digital sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019403-2022 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1UT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2022 at 11:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019403-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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