--- title: "Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040662" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040662" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040662.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040662.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BABERGH AND MIDSUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILS" published: "2023-09-28" --- # Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre Buyer: BABERGH AND MIDSUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040662 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040662) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040662.json) ## Summary The Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have initiated a tender process for the management operator role at the South Suffolk Business Centre located in Sudbury. The procurement involves building and facilities management services under a proposed 2-year contract with possible 3-year extensions. The Council is offering an amount of £50,000.00 + VAT for the management responsibilities, including rent collection, service charge, and maintenance. The key requirements for the operator include supporting small and new businesses, providing managed workspaces, and encouraging economic sustainability. The tender deadline is October 27, 2023, with submission required in writing. This tender opportunity at the South Suffolk Business Centre presents a chance for businesses in the building and facilities management services industry to expand their operations. Companies specializing in business consultancy, facilities management, and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, allowing interested parties to express their interest and potentially secure a long-term partnership with the Council. The contract period consists of a 2-year initial term with the possibility of extensions, providing a stable opportunity for business growth and development. ## Notice Market TestBMSDC are approaching the market in order to see if there is interest from suppliers for Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre.We are looking to build a tender model and we are seeking expression's of interest from suppliers.The South Suffolk Business Centre is a business centre situated in Sudbury.We are looking to propose in the future tender al 2 year contract with the option of 3 year contract extensions.Business Centre owned by the Council.The Council pay the Management Company an amount of PS50,000.00 + VAT (s/t CPI increases) to cover the landlords' responsibilities - these include collect the rents from the tenants, and the service charge and carry out the maintenance.The Requirements of the operator for South Suffolk Business Centre are To strengthen small business and encourage new businesses, helping develop economic activity within the area and diversify the local economy by providing independent, confidential, impartial business ### Lot Information Lot 1 Market TestBMSDC are approaching the market in order to see if there is interest from suppliers for Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre.We are looking to build a tender model and we are seeking expression's of interest from suppliers.The South Suffolk Business Centre is a business centre situated in Sudbury.We are looking to propose in the future tender al 2 year contract with the option of 3 year contract extensions.Business Centre owned by the Council.The Council pay the Management Company an amount of PS50,000.00 + VAT (s/t CPI increases) to cover the landlords' responsibilities - these include collect the rents from the tenants, and the service charge and carry out the maintenance.The Requirements of the operator for South Suffolk Business Centre are To strengthen small business and encourage new businesses, helping develop economic activity within the area and diversify the local economy by providing independent, confidential, impartial business advice, training and access to finance.To provide a high-quality managed workspace and supportive environment in which new and existing small businesses can grow and develop. To play a significant role in encouraging enterprise and assisting with long term economic sustainability and growth, through the design, development and delivery of our products and services.Provision of meeting space and virtual tenancy services designed to support small and growing businesses.There is a management fee, occupancy is currently at 70%. which is what the new operator would be needed to agree to.We are are at this stage looking to review the market and gain a list of suppliers we will be able to inform of the ITT being published.We would ask any interested parties to register a expression of interest. To express your interest please visit www.suffolksourcing.uk where you will be able to register and then express your interest in the opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028688-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BABERGH AND MIDSUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILS | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services - 79993100 - Facilities management services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2023 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028688-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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