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We will use your input to help gauge market interest, shape the service specification, plan the procurement process, and inform the type of contract that we use. It is anticipated that our pre-market engagement process will include: - An introductory/Q&A event at Adastral Park including a tour of the facilities (date TBC shortly). - A briefing pack with our proposals for the service and the procurement process. This will include a summary of the issues we would like feedback on. - An opportunity for one-to-one meetings to discuss the feedback. - An invitation to submit feedback in writing To register your interest in this opportunity and receive an invitation to the initial briefing event, please email alison.huxley@suffolk.gov.uk by Friday 7th November.", "dueDate": "2025-12-19T23:59:59Z", "status": "scheduled" } ], "documents": [ { "id": "068593-2025", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068593-2025", "datePublished": "2025-10-27T14:39:52Z", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "tender": { "id": "PA0029", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Innovation Centre Operator: Innovation Martlesham", "description": "Innovation Martlesham, located at Adastral Park, Suffolk, was launched by BT in 2000. In partnership with BT, we are now planning to appoint a new provider to take over the management of the Innovation Martlesham Business Club and to drive the future development of the cluster. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the Suffolk Sourcing portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The advertised value here is PS324,000 inclusive of VAT. The VAT amount included is 20% Standard Rate however in some circumstances VAT may be exempt or chargeable at a different rate. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 21/07/2026 11:00 am. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 08/07/2026 05:00 pm, which must be generated via the correspondence option within Suffolk Sourcing. 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Under the DPP it is proposed that: a) a Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) for Norfolk and Suffolk is established, with strategic powers and headed by an elected mayor (\"Devolution\"). b) the existing two-tier council structure in Suffolk is abolished and replaced with three unitary councils covering the current geographical boundary of Suffolk (\"LGR\"). These changes are declared as known risks as we do not yet know the implications of Devolution and/or LGR. As a result of LGR and Devolution, contract modifications may be necessary to novate, transfer or disaggregate the contract from the one you entered into to one or more successor authorities or the MCAA. Impacts could include changes to geographical boundaries, significant increases and/or decreases in the goods and/or services required due to the change in size/scope of any successor authority or the MCAA. This may also change the scope of the contract. Interested Parties should refer to the Invitation to Tender and Contract Terms for the Known Risks: Contract novation, transfer or disaggregation to one or more Successor Authorities or the MCAA within the current geographical boundary of Suffolk. Contract novation, transfer or disaggregation to one or more Successor Authorities or the MCAA outside the current geographical boundary of Suffolk." }, "language": "en" }