Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3f-761a-711b-a6d1-7827ded5af3a/groundwork-choices-programme-tenancy-procurement closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Groundwork Choices Programme Tenancy Procurement [Groundwork North East](https://tendernation.io/buyers/groundwork-north-east) Estimated value £24,000 to £75,000 Published 19 Dec 2019 Deadline Closed 17 Jan 2020 ## 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 ### Introduction Choices is a programme offering bespoke support to those furthest from the labour market and facing complex barriers before they can move forward in life. We are funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund. The programme is currently funded until September 2022. Further information on the programme can be found at [choicescumbria.co.uk](https://www.choicescumbria.co.uk) ### Brief The Choices Management Team (employed by Groundwork NE & Cumbria) invite tenders for a suitable premises to house the Choices Management and Delivery Team until September 2022. The premises must have: • Enough space to accommodate the management staff in two offices, space for 5 delivery staff to have desks, private meeting room, space to deliver training and support sessions to groups of programme participants • 24 Hour Access • 10+ on site free parking spaces to accommodate staff, visitors and programme participant's vehicles • Secure and with an alarm system installed • Participant areas of the building to be accessible in line with DDA regulations • IT and Telephone connections and have option to install own comms, IT server etc. • Must be in a central location in Workington, close to public transport links and easily accessible ### Submissions Agents / Landlords are required to provide a bid outlining: • Details of properties / office space that they feel is suitable, subject to the above requirements • Any relevant testimonials / references • Full contact details The following criteria will be used to evaluate submissions: • Value for money - 60% • Suitability - 30% • Additional benefits, i.e. located next to or with shared conference / meeting room space, staff canteen, kitchens - 10% Bid prices must clearly show costs of NET, VAT and GROSS Bids should be submitted to Tamsin Beattie via email to: by 12 Noon on Friday 17th January 2020. A hard copy should also be sent to Tamsin Beattie, ROAD Partnership Lead, Groundwork North East & Cumbria, The Longhorn Building, James Street, Cumbria CA14 2DF The partnership will score, select and look to appoint and notify both successful and unsuccessful bidders by Tuesday 21st January 2020, with a view to moving into the successful, suitable premises sometime in Early 2020. Read full description ## CPV classification Accommodation and office services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7e43c6f2-ac3e-43bd-971a-fad468d5dc1d) 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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