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GB-Colchester: 0407 - HOLY TRINITY CHURCH - OPERATOR & MANGEMENT PARTNER

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2024 at 19:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council has completed the procurement process for appointing an operator and management partner for Holy Trinity Church in Colchester. The awarded contract is in the commercial property management services category and involves a long-term lease for the management and operation of the church, which is located in the East of England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 11 December 2024. The partnership is set to begin in December 2024, with formal agreements expected by April 2025, and the project aims for public opening by late 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a significant heritage project in the heart of Colchester. The successful bidder, St Helena Hospice, will play a crucial role in promoting and developing the church's restoration and repurpose plans, offering substantial growth potential through active involvement in the project board and steering group. Businesses with expertise in commercial property management, heritage site operations, and community engagement would be particularly well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0407 - HOLY TRINITY CHURCH - OPERATOR & MANGEMENT PARTNER

Notice Description

Colchester City Council is seeking to appoint an operator partner for the long-term operation of Holy Trinity Church, Colchester. The opportunity available includes taking on the building on a long-term lease arrangement and becoming a key member of our project board and project steering group; actively working to promote the scheme to restore and repurpose this important building at the heart of our City Centre. The operator partner will be closely involved in the development of the emerging interpretation, activity and business plans for this vital heritage project. Full details can be found in the associated tender documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. It is anticipated that the Council and successful Bidder will enter into partnership in early December 2024 to then develop a lease and management agreement by end of April 2025. After construction works the public opening and launch is anticipated in late 2026 (subject to change), prior to the commencement of the lease agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b5dd3b9-90e6-4c50-be5b-5f5db59dcfcb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e92341-3aab-4d9e-8003-dc413d7cbbfc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matt Howe
Contact Email
matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447976794358

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST HELENA HOSPICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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