Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Wokingham Borough Council
Civic Offices, Shute End
Wokingham
RG40 1BN
UK
Contact person: Mrs Sally Brown
Telephone: +44 7879608775
E-mail: Sally.brown@wokingham.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ11
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.wokingham.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.wokingham.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Wokingham Borough Council
Wokingham
UK
Contact person: Commercial Team
E-mail: commercial@wokingham.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ11
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.wokingham.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Early Market Engagement – Call for Register of Interest
Reference number: DN680902
II.1.2) Main CPV code
70000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Wokingham Borough Council is seeking to engage with any external organisation or company to gauge the level of market interest in any type of short-, medium- or long-term use of any of the council-owned assets including property, land or facilities within the borough of Wokingham.
Wokingham Borough Council is a unitary authority situated in the heart of the Royal County of Berkshire, located approximately 30 miles west of London. Wokingham has been voted in the top 10 best places in England to live (national survey) and is made up of 3 towns and 14 parishes, each with their own distinctive character, retail and leisure offerings.
Wokingham is an affluent area with great opportunities and low levels of deprivation. It has a strong local economy with continued inward investment into the Borough. We are now looking to expand the offer and meet the needs of our residents.
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) mid-2020 population estimates, Wokingham is home to over 170,000 people, and this is estimated to rise by over 10,000 by 2032 (ONS mid-2018 based population projections), indicating a fast rate of population growth.
We have an attractive and extensive land and property portfolio and we are looking for compelling ideas to maximise the use of our assets in order to drive income for the borough and its residents. All proposals will be assessed on value for money, meeting the borough’s objectives, and the benefit to our residents. This does not include the sale of any assets.
Category and Asset:
Land - Parks/Country parks / Highways/ Waterways /Pathways / Open land/Sporting and outdoor venues including pitches
Property / Building Environment - Council offices/ Council owned commercial buildings/ Recreational facilities/ Commercial properties including shops and offices/ Car parks/ Town centres including public spaces or public realm
Other Areas - Sponsorship/Advertising/Partnering and Knowledge/Data and information /Specialism or expertise
Events - Celebrations /Filming / Public events or National events
The Council wishes to hear from anyone who has an interest in any of the Council’s assets with any opportunities or ideas, please email your details to: Commerical@wokingham.gov.uk
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32000000
37000000
55000000
64200000
70000000
75110000
75120000
79000000
80000000
85000000
92000000
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ11
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
All interested parties should contact the Council for more information.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
24/07/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/07/2023