Published date: 28 September 2023
Last edited date: 28 September 2023
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000
Business and management consultancy services - 79410000
Location of contract
IP1 2BX
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
IT-368-17208-28092023-482
Published date
28 September 2023
Closing date
27 October 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
31 March 2024
Contract end date
29 March 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
**Market Test**
BMSDC are approaching the market in order to see if there is interest from suppliers for Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre.
We are looking to build a tender model and we are seeking expression's of interest from suppliers.
The South Suffolk Business Centre is a business centre situated in Sudbury.
We are looking to propose in the future tender al 2 year contract with the option of 3 year contract extensions.
Business Centre owned by the Council.
The Council pay the Management Company an amount of £50,000.00 + VAT (s/t CPI increases) to cover the landlords' responsibilities - these include
collect the rents from the tenants, and the service charge and carry out the maintenance.
The Requirements of the operator for South Suffolk Business Centre are
To strengthen small business and encourage new businesses, helping develop economic activity within the area and diversify the local economy by providing independent, confidential, impartial business advice, training and access to finance.
To provide a high-quality managed workspace and supportive environment in which new and existing small businesses can grow and develop.
To play a significant role in encouraging enterprise and assisting with long term economic sustainability and growth, through the design, development and delivery of our products and services.
Provision of meeting space and virtual tenancy services designed to support small and growing businesses.
There is a management fee, occupancy is currently at 70%. which is what the new operator would be needed to agree to.
We are are at this stage looking to review the market and gain a list of suppliers we will be able to inform of the ITT being published.
We would ask any interested parties to register a expression of interest. To express your interest please visit www.suffolksourcing.uk where you will be able to register and then express your interest in the opportunity.
More information
Links
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- http://www.babergh.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/
- Additional information on how to apply for this contract
Additional text
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**Market Test**
BMSDC are approaching the market in order to see if there is interest from suppliers for Managing operator at South Suffolk Business Centre.
We are looking to build a tender model and we are seeking expression's of interest from suppliers.
The South Suffolk Business Centre is a business centre situated in Sudbury.
We are looking to propose in the future tender al 2 year contract with the option of 3 year contract extensions.
Business Centre owned by the Council.
The Council pay the Management Company an amount of £50,000.00 + VAT (s/t CPI increases) to cover the landlords' responsibilities - these include
collect the rents from the tenants, and the service charge and carry out the maintenance.
The Requirements of the operator for South Suffolk Business Centre are
To strengthen small business and encourage new businesses, helping develop economic activity within the area and diversify the local economy by providing independent, confidential, impartial business advice, training and access to finance.
To provide a high-quality managed workspace and supportive environment in which new and existing small businesses can grow and develop.
To play a significant role in encouraging enterprise and assisting with long term economic sustainability and growth, through the design, development and delivery of our products and services.
Provision of meeting space and virtual tenancy services designed to support small and growing businesses.
There is a management fee, occupancy is currently at 70%. which is what the new operator would be needed to agree to.
We are are at this stage looking to review the market and gain a list of suppliers we will be able to inform of the ITT being published.
We would ask any interested parties to register a expression of interest. To express your interest please visit www.suffolksourcing.uk where you will be able to register and then express your interest in the opportunity.
Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
About the buyer
Contact name
Simon Jackson-Brown
Address
8 Russell Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2BX
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1449724592
Simon.Jackson-Brown@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
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