Tender

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

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 09:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council is seeking to appoint a partner for the operation and management of Holy Trinity Church in Colchester under a long-term lease arrangement. This tender is categorised under commercial property management services within the services procurement category. The process is currently at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 1 November 2024, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 8 December 2024, continuing until the end of December 2026. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, and it is located in the East of England, UK. This open procedure tender invites interested parties to actively participate in the restoration and repurposing of this key city centre building, alongside the project board and steering group.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to leverage their expertise in property management and heritage projects. The successful bidder will not only manage a high-profile historic site but also contribute to the strategic development and revitalisation efforts within Colchester's city centre. Businesses experienced in heritage site management, long-term operational planning, and community engagement are well-suited to compete for this contract, which promises both economic and reputational benefits.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4585f670-a6ff-48fa-bbe1-874c786ce3ec
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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