2017-09-18 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                            18 SEPTEMBER 2017


3.   Vision and Goals
The Digital Hub will be a curated space primarily focussing on established and emerging
technology enterprises with an emphasis on accelerating business and employment growth.

The Digital Hub will be:
   A major Noosa Council investment in infrastructure to accelerate economic and
     employment growth in the technology sector;
   A location where technology enterprises can benefit from a curated and collaborative
     environment;
   An entry point for technology enterprises with a plan to grow and successfully transition into
     larger commercial premises locally e.g. Shire Business Centre, Noosa Junction;
   A host location for innovation and entrepreneurial education, attracting funded programs to
     advance the business innovation capacity throughout the Shire;
   Part of the co-work and shared-office network in the Shire and wider Sunshine Coast
     region, operating collaboratively with existing co-work spaces; and
   A digital link into the global environment.

4.   Digital Hub Description
The Digital Hub is the major economic initiative identified within the Rufous Street Masterplan.
Specifically, the main building of the Digital Hub will provide:
   750m2 of commercial space;
   Co-working areas;
   A range of office spaces;
   Presentation, training and education rooms;
   A café and public amenities;
   High speed data connection;
   Over 40 car parking spaces adjacent to the building; and
   Supportive infrastructure and location – on site car parking.

5.   Tender Process
Due to the potential value of this contract, a public tender process was initiated for the provision
of management services in accordance with Council’s procurement policy.

An open invitation to tender was released via LG Tender Box on Saturday 3 June 2017, with
advertising in the Sunshine Coast Daily on 3 June and in the Noosa News on Tuesday 6 June
2017. Council’s Procurement branch sent a notification of the tender opening to a list of known
operators and interested parties.

An industry briefing was held on 8 June 2017 and tenders closed at 2pm on Tuesday 4 July. Six
(6) tenders were received and assessed. One (1) tender did not provide financial information and
was assessed on non-financial criteria only.




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