Planning

Commercialisation of Shaw House

  • West Berkshire Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-004891

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04de89

Published 13 February 2025, 11:31am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

West Berkshire Council

Council Office

NEWBURY

RG145LD

Contact

Emma Richardson

Email

shawhouse@westberks.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1635503434

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKJ11 - Berkshire

Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.westberks.gov.uk

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Commercialisation of Shaw House

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short 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

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings
  • 98100000 - Membership organisation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance

Shaw House

Newbury

RG14 2DR

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

12 March 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes