Local companies set to benefit from hotel development
Local companies are being invited to a meet the buyer event to register their interest in tendering to be part of a new Premier Inn development in Chesterfield town centre.
Work has started to convert the former Co-op department store on Elder Way into a 96-bed Premier Inn Hotel and is due to be completed this autumn.
As part of its commitment to supporting the local economy, Chesterfield Borough Council, includes local labour clauses within developments of this kind to ensure developers use local suppliers, have apprenticeships and allocate as many jobs as possible to local people.
Main contractor, Jomast Developments Ltd, is working closely with the council to ensure local firms are given the opportunity to tender their services.
The event will be held on site Friday 6 April between 9:30am and noon at the former Co-op building, Elder Way, Chesterfield, S40 1RF. Firms attending should follow the site office signs, which are across the road from Marks & Spencer.
The following opportunities are available:
- Roofing
- Aluminium windows (primary and secondary)
- Joinery
- Floor coverings
- Painting and decorating
- Wall tiling
- Mastic and sealants
- Cleaners
- Aluminium fabricators and installers (Balustrading and wall protection)
- Groundworks
- Hard landscapers
- Stone restoration
- Supply of drywall, partitions and ceilings
- Supply and lay screed
- Supply and install curtain walling/shop fronts
- Fire protection services
- Road sweeping
- Drain CCTV surveys and cleaning
Councillor Terry Gilby, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for economic growth, said:-
“There is more than £1 billion of investment currently underway in Chesterfield and one of the key priorities of the council is that Chesterfield residents directly benefit from this by getting new jobs, business and skills and training opportunities.
“Jomast Developments has worked really closely with the council to ensure that our borough benefits as much as possible from the opportunities that the Co-op redevelopment project brings.
“I would encourage all local businesses to attend the Meet the Buyer event and see what opportunities are available for them and their workforces.”
Anyone wanting more information about the Meet the Buyer event can contact Emily Williams on (01246) 345254 or email emily.williams@chesterfield.gov.uk
