Planning

Oldham Theatre Project - Preliminary Market Engagement Only

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Sep 2023 at 16:10

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oldham Council is conducting preliminary market engagement for the Oldham Theatre Project to transform three historic buildings into a new theatre in Oldham town centre. This project aims to provide a modern performance space and engage with the local community. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a deadline for market engagement set for 18th September 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the construction industry interested in cultural infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses need to align with best practices and affordability to be successful in winning the contract for this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oldham Theatre Project - Preliminary Market Engagement Only

Notice Description

This project is to transform three historic buildings into a new and innovative theatre in Oldham town centre. This will replace the aging Coliseum Theatre as the town's space for live performance and will provide a broader and more relevant programme of events and productions aimed to better meet the needs and interests of Oldham's residents. The new Oldham Theatre site is located in the heart of Oldham's developing cultural quarter, with aspects onto Union Street and Greaves Street. The space itself will be located on Greaves Street on the site of a former museum between the Post Office building to the north, which faces onto Union Street, a former Quaker Meeting House to the south. This presents an exciting opportunity to engage and collaborate with the surrounding cultural centres, as well as the ability to spill out onto and activate the public gardens. The core components of the redeveloped Oldham Theatre are; A welcoming main entrance and foyer. An auditorium with capacity of up to 300 (in end-on configuration). A dedicated and high specification studio, with average capacity of 120. Flexible education and community space. A vibrant main cafe / bar space - the Garden Room - intended to become a destination for Oldham as a whole, not only theatre visitors. Comfortable, efficient and accessible back of house, dressing room and green room facilities. Meeting and administrative spaces for Coliseum staff. Oldham Council are undertaking this preliminary market engagement to inform a procurement and delivery strategy. The preliminary market engagement is being carried out under the provisions of Regulations 40 and 41 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102). The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement are to: 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 delivery strategy. gain insight and feedback on commercial and contracting strategy. 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: Please go to https://procontract.due-north.com/ and search for DN672493 for further information and to access a questionnaire that is required to be completed and returned prior to 18th September 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0e225a7-77ee-4bb9-be77-de308e462751
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/158f511b-33b4-44da-bbf8-7900926d0e45
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 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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