Planning

Managing the town halls

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Aug 2024 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for the management of Halesowen and Stourbridge Town Halls in the West Midlands, falling under the entertainment services industry category. This procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key dates including a deadline for expressions of interest by 5 pm on 16th September 2024 and bids due by 5 pm on 30th November 2024. The contract is expected to start in April 2025. The venues are located at 10 Hagley Street, Halesowen, B63 3AT and Crown Centre, Crown Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 1YE, respectively. Interested parties are encouraged to arrange site viewings by emailing the council with preferred dates.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in venue management, particularly those with a successful commercial background in managing entertainment or community venues. The potential for handling either or both halls provides versatility, catering to organisations of various sizes within the entertainment sector. Successful bidders could leverage these historic and popular venues to enhance their portfolio, generate consistent revenue through diverse events, and make significant community contributions. This is a notable chance for established or emerging businesses to expand their operations and impact in the regional entertainment and community engagement market.

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Notice Title

Managing the town halls

Notice Description

Market testing prior to the outsourcing of the management of the Halesowen and Stourbridge Town Halls

Lot Information

Halesowen Town Hall

Management of Halesowen Town Hall

Stourbridge Town Hall

Managing the Stourbridge Town hall

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048a0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025491-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stuart Connelly
Contact Email
exp-interest.halls@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03005552345

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

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