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title: "The Pencil Works, Stapleford- Operator Model"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0679ee"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# The Pencil Works, Stapleford- Operator Model

Buyer: BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0679ee

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## Summary

Broxtowe Borough Council, in collaboration with Nottinghamshire County Council, is in the planning stage of a new procurement initiative for The Pencil Works project in Stapleford. Currently under construction, this £6.2 million enterprise hub seeks to enrich the local creative, digital, and cultural sectors by offering state-of-the-art facilities. Located in Stapleford town centre, The Pencil Works is poised to become a key asset to the community upon its completion in October 2026. Interested suppliers have the opportunity to provide their insights via a supplier questionnaire with responses due by noon on 17 April 2026. This exercise will influence the operating model, with suggestions leaning towards a collaborative management style with a specialist operator for day-to-day responsibilities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in property management and building facilities services. Organisations, including SMEs and VCSEs, that demonstrate expertise in managing creative spaces and engaging with the community will find this contract particularly appealing. It offers the capacity for substantial business growth by contributing to a high-profile project that can serve as a model for similar developments in the region. The contracting process favours partnership-based interaction, ideally suited for businesses that excel in collaborative ventures and creative industry support. With an expected contract period extending from November 2026 to October 2029 and potential for renewal, successful bidders will benefit from long-term engagement and strategic positioning within the vibrant Stapleford town centre.

## Notice

The Pencil Works is a PS6.2 million UK Government Towns Fund investment designed to deliver a new enterprise hub in the heart of Stapleford town centre. This flagship development will provide high-quality office, retail, makerspace, and creative facilities, supporting the growth of the creative, digital, and cultural sectors within the region. Broxtowe Borough Council is seeking market insight to inform the future operational model for the Pencil Works. A preferred option under consideration is a partnership-based operating model, where the Council collaborates with a specialist operator responsible for day-to-day management, tenant and community engagement, and effective utilisation of the available space. This pre-market engagement exercise aims to gather industry feedback on this proposed approach. The Pencil Works is currently under construction with completion expected in October 2026. Interested suppliers are invited to contribute their views on this exciting opportunity. The deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon on 17 April 2026.

### Planning Information

Broxtowe Borough Council is seeking market insight through a supplier questionnaire, which interested organisations can access via the following link:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0e072f0b-132d-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
The opportunity is now open, and completed responses may be submitted until 12:00 noon on 17 April 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030015-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEESTON |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG9 1AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 16:17 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030015-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 15:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029966-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030015-2026
  31st March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029966-2026
  31st March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0e072f0b-132d-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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