Published date: 13 May 2025
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Repair and maintenance services - 50000000
Building and facilities management services - 79993000
Location of contract
ME12 2AW
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
SWALE001-DN774448-37532904
Published date
13 May 2025
Closing date
30 May 2025
Closing time
1pm
Contract start date
10 August 2025
Contract end date
9 August 2026
Contract type
Not specified
Procedure type
Other
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Neptune Terrace Building, Marine Parade, Isle of Sheppey, Kent. ME12 2AW (Formerly used as a Storage facility and Office space)
Expressions of Interest for Lease
Swale Borough Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations to occupy, manage and maintain Neptune Terrace building, Marine Parade, with the objective being to secure income for Swale Borough Council and to optimise local economic and community benefit.
It is located a short walk from the High Street and train station in Sheerness. The building is adjacent to the beach with the rear outside space fenced by linked metal gates and sea defence wall. This single storey building comprises of two rooms with separate entrances. One room is predominately used for storage and the other for office. It has an EPC rating of D valid until 2033.
The building's gross internal area is approximately 76m2 (818.06ft2). Site Plan and a Location Plan enclosed
The building was previously occupied by a local organisation providing community services and has recently undergone some light refurbishment works. It is currently vacant.
The Council is seeking an experienced operator that will optimise the income revenue to the Council and or the economic and community benefit for the locality.
Responses to this invitation should be sent to KentBusinessPortal and received by Friday 30th May 13.00pm. Any proposals should assume that the lease for the building will commence within two months of offer / in the third quarter of 2025. The permitted use will solely be for the provision of delivering a service that will benefit the local economy and community. No other use will be permitted without the express consent of the Landlord.
As a minimum, proposals should detail the following
• Details about the organisation making the proposal, including any relevant experience.
• Details of the preferred and acceptable lease period.
• Annual rent being offered to Swale Borough Council and/or any Commercial offering e.g. profit share etc.
• A Business Plan that demonstrates that the proposal is viable and sustainable for the duration of the lease
The following details should be included as a minimum:
• Proposed operating model
• Marketing proposals
• Details of how any maintenance repairs will be funded
• Your organisations latest accounts covering the last two years or period that is available if operating less than two years.
• Financial projections demonstrating a strong viability, showing profit & loss forecasts and any surplus in addition to a cash-flow for at least 3 years,
• Details relating to managing H & S Statutory requirements
• Details of any other innovative activities proposed to increase usage, occupation, income generation and economic and community benefit.
• Evidence of previous experience/operations of a similar nature
Please email evaharris@swale.gov.uk if you require further information or to arrange to view the premises.
Continue below.
More information
Links
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- http://procontract.due-north.com
- Expressions of Interest must be submitted through the Pro Contract Portal
Additional text
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On receipt of the responses, the Council will evaluate responses with a view to appointing an organisation in June 2025 subject to agreeing final Heads of Terms.
The evaluation process will be as follows:
Evaluation criteria Maximum points
Operating Model 30
Rent provisions 20
Financial Forecasts and Cash-Flow Information 20
Technical and professional ability 20
Health and Safety 10
TOTAL 100
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Charlotte Knowles
Address
Swale Borough Council
Swale House, East Street
Sittingbourne
ME103HT
England
Telephone
+44 1795417584
Website
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