Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Newtownabbey Borough Council, Mossley Mill
Antrim
BT412UB
procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Pilot Operational Agreement for Antrim Hub
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The contract is for the provision of management and support services for the Antrim Office/Workspace complex within Antrim town.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £460,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the provision of management and support services for the Antrim Office/Workspace complex within Antrim town.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for up to a further 2 years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
The contract is for the provision of management and support services for the Antrim Office/Workspace complex within Antrim town. The provider will be expected to utilise its existing network and local small business connections to facilitate the hire of this business space to entrepreneurs, start-ups and early growth businesses interested in locating in the town or using the premises on an ad hoc basis . Antrim Enterprise Agency, operates as a social enterprise and is the only organisation of its kind in the Antrim area providing such services, and given the requirement for extensive existing networks, local presence and expertise in this field, it is the only organisation which can provide this service.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Title
Pilot Operational Agreement for the Antrim Hub
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Antrim Enterprise Agency Limited
Antrim
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £460,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice - High Court
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom