DR4942 Growth Sector -Analysis of demand and supply of affordable flexible work spaces

Contract Title: DR4942: Tower Hamlets Growth Sectors - Analysis of demand and supply of affordable flexible work spaces The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is seeking expressions of interest from interested organisations for the above services and / or goods. Description: The purpose of this procurement is to commission a consultancy to explore the current and future supply and demand factors for flexible work spaces within the whole of Tower Hamlets as part of a wider enterprise initiative to attract and support digital, creative, science and technology based businesses (the growth sectors) within the Borough. The supplier will deliver a report which will : Provide analysis of the current and future demand and supply factors relating to flexible workspace suitable for enterprises in the growth sectors. Collate up to date information on the availability, the size, type, location, cost, broadband connectivity, ancillary services offered, lease terms and ownership of a variety of workspaces such as hourly desk hire, co-working space, artist workshops, short term lets, start-up spaces, hot desks, incubators. Identify any special requirements for workspaces to accommodate the types of activity identified. Recommend what models of flexible and affordable workspace are likely to be relevant in Tower Hamlets. Make recommendations for the best way of working with property developers to accommodate the needs of Tower Hamlets growth businesses. Identify current or future commercial developments which would be suitable for delivering co-working space/flexible workspace. Identify opportunities where current or future S106 agreements can be used to increase the supply of affordable work spaces/business hubs. The anticipated contract start date is: Tuesday, 01 September 2015 The maximum value of the contract is: £38,500 For a period of up to: Six months Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal ( www.londontenders.org) where the tender documentation will be available for download. You may be required to complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). Organisations must ensure that access to the system is available to their representatives dealing with the contract. The council will not be liable for the lack of delegated access within the organisation and will not send any documentation regarding the contract, which shall be exclusively available through the portal. Tenderers are responsible for allowing sufficient time to submit their ITT/PQQ. The Council accepts no liability whatsoever for ITT/PQQs that are not s..(view full details to see more)