GENERAL

The Commerce Court managed workspace centre opened its doors for business on 13th July, 1995. It comprises a 2,885m² new build workspace located in south east Bradford with 52 units ranging from 23.23m² to 98.48m². The units are suitable for a wide range of uses with businesses having access to a central reception and conference and meeting rooms. Secretarial support and switchboard services are available to occupiers.

Such is the success of the centre and of the businesses housed there that for the last 2 years the occupancy level has consistently been above 90%. Target outputs such as income generated and employment created have been exceeded. Companies based at Commerce Court employ over 190 people in businesses as diverse as air conditioning, leisure wear and molecular control systems.

The seeds of success were in the partnership approach adopted at the outset in the construction and management of Commerce Court. The centre was funded by Bradford City Challenge and is managed by Bradford Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Other factors for success have grown out of this partnership including the provision of free advice by Chamber member non-executive directors and a dedicated on site team employed by the Chamber through its operating company, Commerce Court Ltd.

Specific advantages gained by companies locating at Commerce Court include: easy in, easy out terms (one months notice); flexible accommodation; security guard; no separate service charge; ample on site parking; proximity to M606; and an opportunity to intertrade with other Commerce Court businesses.

UNIT DETAILS

Description

The 52 units at Commerce Court are modern, single storey workshops suitable for industrial, office or storage use. Internally, all units are finished in fair faced blockwork with a power floated concrete floor. All units are supplied with lighting, a 13 amp ring main with double sockets, water, sink and base unit, intruder alarm and high security doors and windows. The larger units have their own W.C. and an up and over door ( approx. 3m high) with separate personnel door. The smaller units share communal toilet facilities and have a double leaf personnel door.

Utility services

• 3 phase electricity supply, with single phase meter and distribution board
• Telecom ducting and connection point
• Water supply

Parking

Each unit is provided with at least one dedicated parking space. In addition, there are ample visitor parking spaces.

Planning

The site as a whole has planning permission for B1, B2 and B8 uses as defined in the Use Classes Order 1987 (Business, general industrial and warehousing).

PRICE MENU AND SERVICES

Price Menu

• A returnable bond is required for all units equating to one months rent

Inclusive Services

The rent is INCLUSIVE of :-

• Buildings insurance (including unit)
• Public Liability Insurance's (for management suite and common areas only)
• Business Rates (for management suite and common areas only)
• External building repairs and maintenance
• Use of conference and meeting rooms (at manager’s discretion)
• Heating to common areas/management suite
• Cleaning to common areas/management suite
• Lighting and power to common areas/ management suite
• Window cleaning (externally to units, externally and internally to management suite)
• Security guard
• CCTV
• Reception facilities
• Mail sort
• Telephone call answer service
• Refuse removal from skips provided. Any additional capacity required will be the occupier’s responsibility
• Statutory bodies compliance (Health & Safety, Fire etc.) in relation to common areas / management suite
• Water rates (including the unit - providing water usage is on a domestic basis only)

Chargeable Services

• Typing and word processing
• Photocopying
• Faxing documents
• Binding documents

SITE PLAN

 

LOCATION

Commerce Court is situated in south east Bradford on Challenge Way, off Cutler Heights Lane. The centre is now a well established commercial location for new and growing businesses. Cutler Heights Lane provides good access to the A6177 Bradford ring road and the M606, which links to the trans Pennine M62, as well as the main A647 Bradford to Leeds road. The city centre is approximately 2½ miles away and Leeds/Bradford airport can be reached in around 30 minutes.

 

CONFERENCE FACILITIES

Commerce Court has a large conference room and a smaller meeting room available for hire as well as for use by business centre enterprises.

Conference Room	Functions Business meetings Training sessions Formal interviews Presentations	A.G.M.s Exhibitions Seminars
	Facilities Large ground floor conference room with disabled access First floor meeting room for up to 6 people Flip charts/markers and drywipe boards Display boards OHP Ample car parking
Catering Coffee on arrival Mid morning coffee/tea Afternoon tea Lunch can be served in the main room or separately as required. Prices Large conference room £16 per hour First floor meeting room £11 per hour First floor lounge £9 per hour Lunch - a buffet lunch can be arranged from £5 per head Secretarial services - a separate price list can be provided. All prices are subject to VAT	Secretarial Services Name cards/badges Photocopying of documentation for meetings Ring binding for course booklets and other paperwork Stationery Full facsimile reception & transmission service OHP transparencies Typing of: -Business letters -Mail shots -Price lists or flyers -Invoices -Labels and envelopes -Booklets
Guest Care Reception and registration of your guests can be arranged to suit your specific requirements Refreshments and lunch can be tailored to your guests’ needs Room layout can be easily changed Location maps can be made available for your guests’ convenience

TERMS

All units at Commerce Court are let on easy in, easy out terms which means occupiers only have to serve one months notice to vacate the premises. Alternatively, the flexibility at Commerce Court allows occupiers to expand to larger premises on site.

click here to view a specimen occupancy contract.

CONTACT US

For further information and a brochure please contact the Property Manager, Andrew Robertson:-

Tel: 01274 667266

Fax: 01274 667277

Email: andrew@commercecourt.demon.co.uk

Address: Commerce Court Ltd., Commerce Court, Challenge Way, Bradford, West Yorks., BD4 8NW.

For further information on or to book the conference facilities please contact the Administrator, Cynthia Whitehead, details as above or:-

Email: cynthia@commercecourt.demon.co.uk

LINKS

		Bradford Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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DIRECTORY

BRADFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

Bradford Chamber of Commerce and Industry was created by businessess in Bradford to help each other and to make Bradford a place where business thrives

The Bradford Chamber is independent of government; is owned and directed by its members; and is democratically accountable to a thousand businesses of all sizes and sectors throughout the Bradford District.

The Chamber represents the biggest business membership in the Bradford Disrtict and has high status within British Chambers of Commerce.

The aims of the Chamber are :

• Promote the interest of member companies.
• Facilitate the sale of member’s products and services.
• Keep members informed of developments which could affect their operations.
• Provide specialist assistance and consultancy to member organisations.

There are 8 key reasons why you should join Bradford Chamber of Commerce:

• Networking and business opportunities.
• A voice for your business - lobbying, strength and expertise.
• Savings on telecoms, energy, fleet, health and more.
• 365 day a year free access to a legal and personnel helpline.
• Training designed for business at reduced rates.
• Export expertise and cost savings.
• Information helpline, saving on credit checks, market information.
• Monthly updates on legislation, business opportunities and contacts.

For more information on the benefits of membership click here.

HISTORY

The vision of Bradford City Challenge and Bradford Chamber of Commerce and Industry back in 1991/92 was that some form of industrial/business development would be necessary to complement the physical regeneration activity which was being undertaken in the adjacent Holmewood Estate. It was recognised that improving homes would not be sufficient in itself to kickstart long term economic activity and that it was essential to incorporate business and employment opportunities so that the regeneration of Holmewood and south east Bradford was sustainable.

A two-fold strategy evolved from this objective. Firstly, the provision of managed workspace suitable for small and growing businesses. This needed to be subsidised in terms of capital and initial revenue costs as it was not economically viable in the City Challenge area for the private sector to build speculatively. Secondly, that the workspace should be managed using the expertise of the private sector. This was achieved through partnership with Bradford Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The result is Commerce Court, a highly successful business centre, built by the public sector and managed by the private sector through Commerce Court Limited.

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