Tender

NCC1215 Operator for Wansbeck Square

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Feb 2025 at 15:12

Tender Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 12:59

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Jan 2025 at 17:42

Tender Notice
Planning

12 Jul 2024 at 09:14

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is seeking a partner to operate the new £14.6m community and cultural facility at Wansbeck Square in Ashington. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 11th March 2025. The successful bidder will be expected to manage the facility in accordance with the Council and funders' expectations, focusing on building management and programming, training and apprenticeships, and youth provision. The contract period will commence on 8th April 2025, and run until 28th September 2029. This initiative is part of the Council's broader regeneration programme, supported by funding from HM Government, the North East Combined Authority, and the Council itself.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the education, training, cultural, and community services sectors to expand their operations in Northumberland. The tender encourages applications from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Potential operators will oversee the new centre, providing a range of community-oriented services and potentially partnering with other local businesses to fulfil the Council's objectives. This opportunity is ideal for enterprises with expertise in facility management, vocational training, and youth activities, and could considerably enhance their local presence and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1215 Operator for Wansbeck Square

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council are seeking proposals for a partner to operate the new facility in Ashington once it is constructed. It is expected that the operator (and possible partners or sub-contractors) will run and manage the new centre in line with the Council's and funder's expectations and requirements, which are broadly grouped around three themes: * Building Management and Programming * Training, skills and apprenticeships * Youth provision and activities Northumberland County Council has secured significant investment for delivery of an ambitious regeneration programme in Ashington. This includes funding from HM Government (MHCLG), North East Combined Authority (NECA) and the Council. This investment will drive forward demolition of vacant buildings on the Wansbeck Square site and enable construction of a new PS14.6m community and cultural facility with improved public realm. All tender documents are available FOC via https://procontract.due-north.com ref NCC1215 DN731216

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a55f1bd-8821-477c-8050-ae298358bc04
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 28 Sep 2029 4-5 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
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
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

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