---
title: "Operation of Penzance Creative Cluster"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04497e"
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# Operation of Penzance Creative Cluster

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04497e

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Cornwall Council involves the management of a new commercial workspace scheme targeted at the creative industries and digital sector in Penzance, Cornwall. The contract for the "Operation of Penzance Creative Cluster" falls within the business services category, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement followed an open procedure and reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Forward Space Ltd on 3rd July 2024, valued at £181,544. Important dates included site visits on 27th March and 10th April 2024, a tender end date on 1st May 2024, and the start and end of the contract on 4th June 2024 and 3rd June 2030, respectively.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in management, marketing, consulting, and related business services to expand their portfolio and take part in a project driven by the growing creative and digital sectors in Cornwall. The open procurement process and specified award criteria, including quality, social value, and price, signal a favourable environment for SMEs and other businesses well-versed in comprehensive workspace management and marketing functions. Companies with experience in operating similar commercial spaces who can provide a detailed social value proposition stand to benefit from participating in such public sector projects, which can offer long-term contracts and stability.

## Notice

Management of a new commercial workspace scheme targeted at the creative industries and digital sector in Penzance, Cornwall. The operator's responsibilities will include the marketing and management of the entire building.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Management of a new commercial workspace scheme targeted at the creative industries and digital sector in Penzance, Cornwall. The operator's responsibilities will include the marketing and management of the entire building.

Renewal: Additional 6 year term available in the contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033602-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2024 - 3 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £181,544 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORWARD SPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033602-2024
- 15 Mar 2024 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008515-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=f56e6f74-98dc-ee11-8127-005056b64545

## Provenance

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