Commercialisation of Shaw House

Contract summary

Industry

• Commercial property management services - 70332200

• Event services - 79952000

• Preservation services of historical sites and buildings - 92522000

Location of contract

RG14 2DR

Procurement reference

Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise

Published date

11 March 2025

Closing date

12 March 2025

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

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

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More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Commercialisation of Shaw House

• Early engagement
• Published 13 February 2025

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About the buyer

Address

Council Office
NEWBURY
RG145LD
England

Telephone

01635503434

Email

shawhouse@westberks.gov.uk