Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c06-eeb3-72eb-80f5-c053ab540b62/gb-colchester-creative-business-centre-operator-duplicated closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Colchester: Creative Business Centre Operator \*Duplicated\* [Colchester Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/colchester-borough-council) Open field Estimated value £50,000 to £100,000 Published 3 Nov 2015 Deadline Closed 23 Nov 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Colchester Borough Council are seeking an operator to deliver a vibrant, cohesive space which offers both flexible and permanent workspace for a broad range of creative industries. We envisage the Creative Business Centre to be a hub for both creative businesses and individuals, providing not only workspace but support, events, learning and social opportunities to foster greater collaboration and sector development. The selected operator will have the opportunity to develop an incubator specifically targeted to nurture and support startups in the Creative sector alongside more established anchor tenants. With a total refurbishment scheme cost of circa £3m, Colchester Borough Council intends to provide the completed building to an operator under a management agreement to be run in accordance with a set of agreed framework objectives. Whilst funding exists for Phase 1 and this programme of redevelopment has already commenced, it is envisaged that an operator is secured to manage the whole building and submissions are required which demonstrate the operators proposals for development of the final phase of delivery. It is proposed that the completed phase 1 of the centre will continue to be run as a creative incubator whilst Phase 2 is progressed. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender. Expressions of Interest must be received by 17:00hrs on Monday 23rd November 2015. Completed tenders must be submitted by 12:00 (noon) on Friday 27th November 2015. Read full description ## CPV classification Business organisation services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f5b2525d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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