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title: "Commercialisation of Shaw House"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04de89"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-13"
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# Commercialisation of Shaw House

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de89

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## Summary

West Berkshire Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process focused on the commercialisation of Shaw House, an Elizabethan mansion in Newbury, Berkshire. The tender, titled "Commercialisation of Shaw House," falls under the industry category of Cultural Event Organisation Services with additional classifications in preservation services of historical sites and buildings, and membership organisation services. The procurement exercise involves a preliminary market engagement event scheduled for Wednesday, 12th March 2025, at Shaw House, from 10:00 to 15:00. This event aims to gauge market interest, gather preliminary information, and obtain feedback on potential commercialisation routes and required investments. Organisations are invited to register their interest by emailing shawhouse@westberks.gov.uk.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cultural event organisation, heritage preservation, and related services to collaborate with a regional authority. By participating in the preliminary market engagement, businesses can influence the commercialisation strategy of Shaw House, opening avenues for long-term collaboration and investment. Companies well-suited to compete include those with expertise in managing historical sites, event planning, and facilities management, particularly those looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector and historical preservation domain.

## Notice

West Berkshire Council is looking to carry out a preliminary market engagement exercise in relation to the commercialisation of Shaw House. Shaw House is a Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion in Newbury, Berkshire, and is managed by West Berkshire Council. The Council is now exploring options to enhance Shaw House's commercial potential whilst safeguarding its heritage. The purpose of this engagement event is to: - To gauge market interest. - To obtain preliminary information from interested organisations in relation to potential commercialisation routes. - To obtain information in relation to the viability of commercialising Shaw House. - To obtain feedback from interested organisations in relation to any potential investment that is needed for Shaw House, its grounds, and the outbuildings on site. Feedback from the event will be used to inform internal discussions around commercialisation options for Shaw House. The event will be held at Shaw House on Wednesday 12th March between 10:00 and 15:00. Upon receipt of registration, organisations will be given an allocated timeslot within this timeframe for a guided tour followed by a presentation and facilitated breakout groups. To register interest in the event and receive an information pack please email: shawhouse@westberks.gov.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Berkshire Council is looking to carry out a preliminary market engagement exercise in relation to the commercialisation of Shaw House. Shaw House is a Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion in Newbury, Berkshire, and is managed by West Berkshire Council. The Council is now exploring options to enhance Shaw House's commercial potential whilst safeguarding its heritage. The purpose of this engagement event is to: - To gauge market interest. - To obtain preliminary information from interested organisations in relation to potential commercialisation routes. - To obtain information in relation to the viability of commercialising Shaw House. - To obtain feedback from interested organisations in relation to any potential investment that is needed for Shaw House, its grounds, and the outbuildings on site. Feedback from the event will be used to inform internal discussions around commercialisation options for Shaw House. The event will be held at Shaw House on Wednesday 12th March between 10:00 and 15:00. Upon receipt of registration, organisations will be given an allocated timeslot within this timeframe for a guided tour followed by a presentation and facilitated breakout groups. To register interest in the event and receive an information pack please email: shawhouse@westberks.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004891-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 11:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004891-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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