AwardedAwarded 1 April 2026
Innovation Hub, Watford Borough Council
Watford Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Watford Borough Council awarded care work to Co-Space Group Ltd on 1 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £4,500,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 121 months, starting 1 February 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The Innovation Hub project is part of a wider programme: the Town Hall Quarter – an ambitious and comprehensive 10-year programme of activity at the northern end of Watford High Street to realise a vision of:
‘a vibrant and thriving hub in the heart of the town, creating exciting new opportunities for our residents, businesses and community, contributing to Watford’s prosperity and success’
The Council now wish to enter into a contract with a suitably experienced operator who would manage and deliver the services in the Hub.
Please note the published contract value is an estimated income generating contract centred around profit share rather than an expenditure contract value.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Space Group Ltd 3 bids received | £4,500,000 | Awarded 19 February 2026 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2041 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 061098-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 034750-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 035587-2026
About the buyer
Watford Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
38Awards
20Suppliers it has used most for care
- Co-Space Group Ltd1 contract
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From notice 061098-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2025, last updated 20 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.