Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Tender description

West Sussex County Council is looking to engage with interested organisations with a view to potentially progressing to a procurement of an operating partner to deliver a flexible workspace and business support Hub for the Creative Digital sector in Bognor Regis and the surrounding areas. It is envisioned that operators will do this by managing the flexible shared workspace, providing digital connectivity services and provide business development and support activities for Hub members. We would like to understand and discuss the interest and capability of providers, what previous experience can help inform the Councils requirements, barriers to interest, potential commercial models, what information is required and how risk should be managed and apportioned fairly. The proposed location for the Hub is within the Grade II Listed Bognor Regis Railway Station, and work to develop the Hub so far has engaged over 100 businesses in the Creative Digital sector. This requirement will be designed to complement the regeneration and investment projects being delivered by partners Arun District Council and the University of Chichester, and the Council priorities to grow a healthy economy that will attract, retain and grow businesses that will provide high value employment for local residents and provide the digital infrastructure to enable businesses to flourish.