Former Community Centre (Expressions Of Interest Sought) - The Pod, Adjacent To 3 Geranium Grove, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5HQ

Property description

Expressions of interest are sought for a former purpose built community centre and adjacent skate park from organisations that provide services to the local community.

The site is adjacent to a railway line and this is crossed by a footpath. The footpath effectively splits the site into two halves. To the west of the footpath is The Pod and an adjacent Skate Park. The Pod comprises 2 steel shipping containers that have been joined together. The Pod and the Skate Park form part of the letting.

To the east of the footpath is an area of informal open space. There are a number of trees on the site which are affected by Tree Preservation Orders and must not be removed. This informal open space also forms part of the letting.

The Pod was conceived at the outset for community use. Access through the main door leads into a communal area with a disabled toilet off it. Leading off the communal area there is a kitchen, a plant room cupboard, a sitting area, and an office. Please see below Floorplan of The Pod.

Electricity and water connections to the property have been turned off, and the ingoing tenant will be required to reinstate connections with the utility providers.

The property is only suitable for not-for-profit organisations and charities offering services to the local community. In addition, the Tenant will also have to be an organisation that does not have the principal purpose of making a profit from community-based schemes. Full details can be provided upon application.

Repairs, Insurance and Outgoings:

The property will be let on a full repairing and insuring lease along with the ingoing Tenant being responsible for maintaining the interior as well as the exterior of the property. In addition, the Tenant will also be liable for insuring the building and also for meeting all liabilities for the outgoings i.e. gas, electricity, water and Business Rates.

Please Note: The Tenant will be required to undertake the following works at his/her expense prior to occupation of The Pod and their rental offer should reflect these works:

1. Paint the exterior of The Pod in a painting scheme to be agreed by the Council

2. Undertake remedial pointing to the Skate Park, as identified in the Inspection Report

3. Undertake painting of the Skate Park features, as identified in the Inspection Report

4. Replace the lock mechanism to the internal green door

5. Replace wooden joists to the flooring adjacent to the green internal door to provide a level, safe surface

6. Arrange for water and electricity connections for The Pod to be made with a utility company.

Viewing arrangements

Viewings will be carried out strictly by appointment only. Please contact the Investment and Valuation Division via email if you wish to attend a viewing on the following date/times:

The viewings of The Pod are to be held as follows:

Tuesday 22nd August at 11:30am - 12pm

Tuesday 29th August at 11:30am - 12pm

Wednesday 6th September at 1pm - 1:30pm

Email: endon.blatch@birmingham.gov.uk

james.goss@birmingham.gov.uk

*** PLEASE REQUEST AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM VIA THE ABOVE EMAIL ADDRESSES***

Details of documents required on submission of Expression of Interest. Forms to be attached:

1. 3 years financial records
2. 3 years Business Plan
3. Safeguarding Policy
4. Any other information in support of their Bid

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING ON THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM AND SENT TO THE ADDRESS BELOW IN A SEALED, WINDOWLESS A4 ENVELOPE BY RECORDED DELIVERY. ON THE REVERSE OF THE ENVELOPE PLEASE ENSURE YOU WRITE THE POD, GERANIUM GROVE, BORDESLEY GREEN, B9 5HQ.

OFFERS WILL NOT BE OPENED UNTIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE HAS EXPIRED.

Expressions of Interest are to be received NO LATER THAN MIDDAY THURSDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2023.

Expressions of Interest will be assessed by a panel and shortlisted bidders will be invited for an interview, anticipated in October 2023.