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An operator for the Halls

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jan 2025 at 10:28

Tender

18 Jul 2024 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council is seeking an operator for The Halls, located at St Andrew's Plain, Norwich, NR3 1AU. This tender is classified under the industry category of "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" (CPV 92000000). The council is looking for an organisation or lead partner to manage the day-to-day operations of the venue, including programming, event management, staffing, marketing, box office operations, cleaning, compliance, minor repairs, bar management, and budget management. The contract period is from 30 January 2025 to 30 January 2030, with a potential extension until 30 January 2035. Interested parties must submit their bids by 15 August 2024, with the award period starting on 16 August 2024.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for companies specialising in venue management and event services. Businesses with expertise in handling comprehensive venue operations, including programming and marketing, would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement process invites qualified organisations to submit their proposals electronically, providing a transparent and competitive environment. Successful bidders will have the chance to oversee a prominent cultural and event space in Norwich, contributing to its thriving public use and enhancing their portfolio in a significant municipal contract.

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Notice Title

An operator for the Halls

Notice Description

Norwich City Council are looking to appoint an organisation or lead partner to take over the day-to-day running of The Halls. This will include programming, event management, staffing, marketing & box office, day-to-day venue management (including cleaning, minor repairs, compliance, risk management), bar management, budget management and anything else pertinent to successful venue management. The contracted site covered by this is The Halls, St Andrew's Plain, Norwich, NR3 1AU and includes St Andrew's Hall, Blackfriars Hall, the Cloisters, the Crypt, Becket's Chapel, Chapter House (remains) and other meeting, office, and operational rooms within the complex.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norwich City Council are looking to appoint an organisation or lead partner to take over the day-to-day running of The Halls. This will include programming, event management, staffing, marketing & box office, day-to-day venue management (including cleaning, minor repairs, compliance, risk management), bar management, budget management and anything else pertinent to successful venue management. The contracted site covered by this is The Halls, St Andrew's Plain, Norwich, NR3 1AU and includes St Andrew's Hall, Blackfriars Hall, the Cloisters, the Crypt, Becket's Chapel, Chapter House (remains) and other meeting, office, and operational rooms within the complex.

Options: We have the option to extend the contract until 30 January 2035

Renewal: We have the option to extend the contrac to 30 January 2035

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002655-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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