Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Oldham Events Space Operator

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Feb 2023 at 16:26

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Feb 2023 at 16:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Council is conducting a preliminary market engagement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Oldham Events Space Operator" to gather market insight for the selection of an operator for the new Oldham Events Space. This project falls under the Real Estate and Recreational, cultural and sporting services industry categories. The engagement end date is set for 13th March 2023 to receive responses electronically. The initiative aims to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity, align requirements with best practices, and structure the commercial and legal relationship for the new space.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for operators in the real estate and recreational services sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can gain insight into the commercial and legal aspects of operating the Oldham Events Space, shaping the future development of a vibrant hub for events across Oldham and Greater Manchester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Oldham Events Space Operator

Notice Description

Oldham Council are undertaking this preliminary market engagement to consult with potential Operators to inform our approach to the procurement and selection of an Operator for the new Oldham Events Space being created within the Spindles redevelopment. The vision for the new Oldham Events Space is to create a new Events Space that will be known across Oldham and Greater Manchester as a centre for Music, Culture, Conferences and Community Events. It will be known as a space that's open for use across all demographics and a space that creates its own identity, a space that is used throughout the day 7 days a week for events of varying scales from small community events to a space for local cultural talent to develop through to commercial conferences and events for 500+ people. The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement is to gain market insight on the vision and business plan for the space and how the commercial and legal relationship between the Council and Operator could be structured. Key Output: Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity Ensure that the requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable Gain insight and feedback on commercial operating structures Gain insight and feedback on commercial and contracting strategies Gain insight into the outline business case for the Oldham Events Space Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) Additional information: Additional information about the project, along with a pre market questionnaire is available on the ProContract portal under reference DN655945. https://procontract.due-north.com Responses are to be received electronically via the ProContract portal, no later than Monday 13th March 2023 @ 10am.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c32714ca-bd26-41f5-aa61-88877e91a3eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4055e4-0bf6-4ceb-b49a-467e4ec68700
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1UT
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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