Scope
Description
The Council require a suitably experienced operator to manage and deliver the services of an Innovation Hub. The intention is to appoint an operator by late Autumn 2025, to enable the operator to be involved, as early as possible, in the design process for The Hub and input on the final delivery model.
The Council is operating a Preliminary Market Engagement process to assess the site and evaluate the proposed delivery model to enable the council to determine its final proposed solution and delivery model.
The full detail of our engagement is contained within the pack attached to this notice.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/X34FE5FE54
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Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2026 to 1 November 2036
- 10 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
- 98340000 - Accommodation and office services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
28 May 2025
Engagement process description
Please see Market Engagement Pack
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 July 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Watford Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDGQ-4877-NMGQ
Town Hall
Watford
WD19 5AW
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government