Innovation Centre Operator: Innovation Martlesham
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
23 Jun 2026
Description
Innovation Martlesham, located at Adastral Park, Suffolk, was launched by BT in 2000. In partnership with BT, we are now planning to appoint a new provider to take over the management of the Innovation Martlesham Business Club and to drive the future development of the cluster. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the Suffolk Sourcing portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The advertised value here is £324,000 inclusive of VAT. The VAT amount included is 20% Standard Rate however in some circumstances VAT may be exempt or chargeable at a different rate. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 21/07/2026 11:00 am. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 08/07/2026 05:00 pm, which must be generated via the correspondence option within Suffolk Sourcing. Pre market engagement has previously been undertaken and a summary of the relevant information is included in the tender pack for information purposes.
Scope
- Reference
- PA0029
- Total value
- £324,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 04 Jan 2027 to 03 Jan 2030
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 7940000098100000
- Contract locations
- Suffolk, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | — | price | 30.00% |
| Quality | — | quality | 60.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Financial The Council will undertake the following assessment of Tenderers' economic and financial standing: • Tenderer's identity verified against Companies House/Growth Flag • Credit score of 50 or above on Growth Flag (if a Tenderer's score is below 50 we reserve the right to check your score with other credit reference agencies) • From the accounts provided, is the business ailing or insolvent • Is the Tendering business currently facing any form of striking off or insolvency action or has it been subject to such action in the last 3 years Legal The successful provider will be required to enter into a Services Agreement and a Licence to Occupy with BT. Confirmation of acceptance is a mandatory Condition of Participation. Insurance Already has, or can commit to obtain, the insurance requirements prior to the award of the contract.
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 08 Jul 2026, 4:00 pm
- Submission deadline
- 21 Jul 2026, 10:00 am
- Submission address
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ProjectManage/20383 ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure