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Operation of the Watford Colosseum

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

21 Oct 2024 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for selecting an operator for the Watford Colosseum located in the East of England, United Kingdom. This substantial contract, categorised under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, involves a value of £37,500,000. The process followed a competitive dialog under a selective procurement method. The contract period starts on 3rd November 2025 and runs until 1st November 2048. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th September 2024, with the award date also on 30th September 2024, and publication on 21st October 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the recreational and cultural sectors. SMEs (small and medium enterprises) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the large scope and long-term stability the contract offers. Winning this tender could lead to substantial business growth by leveraging the operational control of a major cultural venue like Watford Colosseum. The awarded contract has gone to Ansco Music Club Ltd, indicating that larger, well-established companies with experience in managing large venues might have a competitive edge. This opportunity offers long-term engagement and visibility in the cultural services industry.

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Notice Title

Operation of the Watford Colosseum

Notice Description

Procurement of an operator for the Watford Colosseum for a period of up to c. 25 years. This will be on the basis of a lease and/or operating contract of the facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0a25404-9dc7-454f-ad4a-3bddea5f9f2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02424803-1ba9-4cf5-a64d-8c89ff5e0c48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2048 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
derek.hatcher@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441923226400

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANSCO MUSIC CLUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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