Swadlincote Innovation Centre

Bob Wheeler House, George Holmes Business Park
George Holmes Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DF

Swadlincote Innovation Centre offers entrepreneurs the chance to accelerate the growth of their business. A package of assistance is available to help you turn your business idea into a successful enterprise, and to support it through the early stages of growth.

The Centre is located just off the A444 in Swadlincote, a short walk from the town centre, on a main bus route, with local facilities in close proximity. Here you can locate with like-minded entrepreneurs. Serviced offices with shared facilities are available on flexible terms in a supported environment, which will give your business every chance of success.

Business support:

  • access to impartial, confidential, business advice
  • signposting to specialist advice, support and training, including Government programmes, universities and other agencies
  • guidance on applying for grants and loans available to new start and growing businesses
  • quarterly progress review with a Business Adviser

Premises and facilities:

  • modern 2-3 person unfurnished office suites, ranging from 11 – 22 sqm (118 – 236 sqft)
  • bookable meeting room with boardroom-style facilities, including built-in large screen
  • free on-site car parking for staff and visitors, including one allocated space per office
  • shared kitchen and toilets
  • 24/7 access

Terms:

  • an all-inclusive monthly bill that includes all of the above plus heating, lighting, electricity, water, buildings insurance and weekly cleaning of shared areas
  • Business rates are not included but the office suites are normally eligible for Small Business Rate Relief
  • typical three-year lease with a right to terminate at any time giving three months’ notice should you wish to vacate; Grow on units are available onsite and on other sites in close proximity
  • deposit of one months’ rent in advance
  • flexibility to make your own arrangements with telephone and broadband providers
  • monthly costs vary with office size, ranging from £200 – £365 per month (excluding VAT)

Office Suites:

Suite 1 – Ground Floor; 2.7m x 4m; Net area 11.25m2; Rent £200 per calendar month; Lease is max 3 years but with an opportunity to leave (2 way break clauses) every 3 months

Suite 2 – First Floor; 4.2m x 3.1m; Net area 13.02m2; Rent £235 per calendar month; Lease is max 3 years but with an opportunity to leave (2 way break clauses) every 3 months

Suite 3 – First Floor, suitable for 2 plus desks; 3.95m x 4.35m; Net area 17.18m2; Rent £310 per calendar month; Lease is max 3 years but with an opportunity to leave (2 way break clauses) every 3 months

Suite 4 – First Floor, suitable for 2 plus desks plus either store or equipment; 2.24m x 8.95m; Net area 22m2; Rent £365 per calendar month; Lease is max 3 years but with an opportunity to leave (2 way break clauses) every 3 months

Eligibility:

  • new start businesses within their first year of activity or homebased businesses that have not previously had commercial premises
  • business plan and cashflow forecast for the first 12 months available
  • independent businesses undertaking ‘clean’ office-based activities
  • maximum of one office per business; Businesses with multiple premises are not eligible

Further information:

For further information, to register your interest, and to book a viewing, contact: business@southderbyshire.gov.uk

Swadlincote Innovation Centre is owned and operated by South Derbyshire District Council.

Business advice is provided by the South Derbyshire Business Advice Service
(funded by South Derbyshire District Council).

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