Tender

The Halls Operational Management

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council is seeking to appoint an organisation or lead partner for the operational management of The Halls, a venue located in the East of England. The tender, titled "The Halls Operational Management," falls under the "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" industry category, with additional classification in "Entertainment services." The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase. Interested parties must submit their applications by 20th March 2025. The contract will commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2030. The estimated contract value ranges between £80,000 and £100,000, and the process will follow an open procedure, specifically for below-threshold values.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in venue management, event coordination, marketing, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, providing a conducive environment for growth and expansion. The scope includes a comprehensive range of responsibilities such as programming, event management, staffing, marketing, box office operations, venue maintenance, and bar management, offering a diverse array of business openings for firms with relevant expertise and experience.

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Notice Title

The Halls Operational Management

Notice Description

Norwich City Council are looking to appoint an organisation or lead partner to take over the day-to-day running of The Halls. This will include programming, event management, staffing, marketing & box office, day-to-day venue management (including cleaning, minor repairs, compliance, risk management), bar management, budget management and anything else pertinent to successful venue management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5657630-0967-4e66-9287-722b22188dbd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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