Published date: 18 June 2024
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Construction work - 45000000
Building construction work - 45210000
Refurbishment work - 45453100
Location of contract
WS1 1TP
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
IT-255-725-WP3966 - AWARD
Published date
18 June 2024
Closing date
8 April 2024
Closing time
11am
Contract start date
17 June 2024
Contract end date
24 January 2025
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Restricted procedure
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
As part of the Government's £3.6 billion Towns Fund, Walsall Council was awarded
£47 million of which £23.5 million was allocated to Bloxwich. With an aim of
transforming the economic prospects of the town, a key focus is the improvement of
broadband connectivity, and the development of digital skills and higher value jobs.
The proposal is for the creation of an incubation space and digital access centre on
Bloxwich high street, supporting startups and small businesses whilst offering digital
connectivity and training for the community.
The building known as "Bloxwich Launchpad" will accommodate a number of spaces
that facilitate digital connectivity, collaboration and where the local community can
inspire one another. This site has been identified as having a good location in the town
centre, adjacent the Bloxwich library site, with good accessibility via public transport.
The site has a high footfall due to the proximity to the market square, which runs on
Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.
The project includes an overall renovation, involving both general refurbishment and
alterations to the existing two-storey space. This comprises demolishing existing internal
partitions and constructing new.
As part of the building's redevelopment, works also entail constructing a new two-storey
extension, extending the first floor to the frontage, installing a new passenger lift, PVs and
plant to the roof.
Bloxwich Launchpad will bring together a range of services from different organisations,
including skills workshops, social groups, employment, and health.
The facility will offer training and learning space, meeting rooms and small conference
facilities. The hub will also be digitally enabled to provide residents with support in the use of
technology, offering advice and guidance on digital devices, and delivering practical skills for
using common applications and e-commerce applications, through small group classes and
learning journeys, provided by local training providers and voluntary sector partners.
Partners will utilise facilities for engagement activity/clinics and event activities. Incubation
space will be provided for small start-up activity including business support. The venue will
also provide a space in which to promote and support volunteering opportunities.
Additional works - Bloxwich Theatre
The option to convert the current theatre space adjacent to the Bloxwich Library into a
Creative Industry 'Make a Space' centre is currently being pursued by the Council.
Outline designs and provisional costs have been drawn up and a bid for around £750k
has been submitted for External Funding.
Due to the uncertain and unsecured funding position at this time, the contract for the
Bloxwich Launchpad will be awarded initially.
However, subject to securing the subsequent fun...
Award information
Awarded date
21 May 2024
Contract start date
17 June 2024
Contract end date
24 January 2025
Total value of contract
£1,800,000
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Speller Metcalfe Malvern Limited
Address
Maple Road, Enigma Business Park, Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom, WR14 1GQ
Reference
None
About the buyer
Contact name
Stacey Hackett
Address
Darwall Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1TP
United Kingdom
Telephone
123456
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