Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
West Berkshire Council
Council Office
NEWBURY
RG145LD
UK
Contact person: Emma Richardson
Telephone: +44 1635503434
E-mail: shawhouse@westberks.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ11
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.westberks.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Commercialisation of Shaw House
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79952100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92522000
98100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
Main site or place of performance:
Shaw House
Newbury
RG14 2DR
II.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
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
12/03/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/02/2025