--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - Oldham Events Space Operator (Spindles)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57eaf75c-3570-4b25-97ee-e1ec4bdee6f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57eaf75c-3570-4b25-97ee-e1ec4bdee6f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57eaf75c-3570-4b25-97ee-e1ec4bdee6f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57eaf75c-3570-4b25-97ee-e1ec4bdee6f7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OLDHAM COUNCIL" published: "2023-11-27" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement - Oldham Events Space Operator (Spindles) Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57eaf75c-3570-4b25-97ee-e1ec4bdee6f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57eaf75c-3570-4b25-97ee-e1ec4bdee6f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57eaf75c-3570-4b25-97ee-e1ec4bdee6f7.json) ## Summary The Oldham Council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement for the selection of an operator for the new Oldham Events Space within the Spindles redevelopment. This engagement is not a negotiation but aims to inform the future competitive tender process. The deadline for interested parties to submit questionnaires and information is Monday 4th December 2023 at 12.00pm. The industry category for this opportunity includes Hotel, restaurant, retail trade, real estate, and recreational services, suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises. Participation in this Preliminary Market Engagement by Oldham Council presents an opportunity for businesses to align their operating models and gain insight into contract structures. Interested businesses in England, United Kingdom, can express their interest in the upcoming opportunity and contribute to shaping the future tender documentation. This engagement aims to ensure requirements are affordable, proven, and aligned with best practices, providing a platform for businesses in related industries to explore growth opportunities through competitive tender processes. ## Notice Oldham Council are undertaking this preliminary market engagement to consult with potential Operators to inform our approach to the procurement and selection of an Operator for the new Oldham Events Space being created within the Spindles redevelopment. This will not be defined as negotiation and any future tender process will remain a competitive process. 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). Involvement in this preliminary market engagement will not preclude any organisation from participating in any future tender process. The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement: 1. Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity 2. Ensure that the requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable 3. Gain insight and feedback on operating models and contract structures 4. 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: Participants are invited to express interest and submit a questionnaire along with any supporting information, no later than Monday 4th December 2023 @ 12.00pm on the Council's e-tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com/ - Project Ref: DN655945. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39fc81c1-6fe5-4236-a0bc-6285a1d6febd | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Dec 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OLDHAM COUNCIL | | Locality | OLDHAM | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL1 1UT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Oldham | | Electoral ward | Coldhurst | | Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 70 - Real estate services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 70000000 - Real estate services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2023 at 10:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39fc81c1-6fe5-4236-a0bc-6285a1d6febd - 27 Nov 2023 at 09:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a0e7fc-d7bc-482b-aa33-b44aa8f71088 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39fc81c1-6fe5-4236-a0bc-6285a1d6febd 27th November 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a0e7fc-d7bc-482b-aa33-b44aa8f71088 27th November 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ecb70c47-88ab-ed11-811f-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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