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title: "GB-Colchester: 0407 - HOLY TRINITY CHURCH - OPERATOR & MANGEMENT PARTNER"
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# GB-Colchester: 0407 - HOLY TRINITY CHURCH - OPERATOR & MANGEMENT PARTNER

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b5dd3b9-90e6-4c50-be5b-5f5db59dcfcb

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## Summary

Colchester City Council has completed the procurement process for appointing an operator and management partner for Holy Trinity Church in Colchester. The awarded contract is in the commercial property management services category and involves a long-term lease for the management and operation of the church, which is located in the East of England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 11 December 2024. The partnership is set to begin in December 2024, with formal agreements expected by April 2025, and the project aims for public opening by late 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a significant heritage project in the heart of Colchester. The successful bidder, St Helena Hospice, will play a crucial role in promoting and developing the church's restoration and repurpose plans, offering substantial growth potential through active involvement in the project board and steering group. Businesses with expertise in commercial property management, heritage site operations, and community engagement would be particularly well-suited for such opportunities.

## Notice

Colchester City Council is seeking to appoint an operator partner for the long-term operation of Holy Trinity Church, Colchester. The opportunity available includes taking on the building on a long-term lease arrangement and becoming a key member of our project board and project steering group; actively working to promote the scheme to restore and repurpose this important building at the heart of our City Centre. The operator partner will be closely involved in the development of the emerging interpretation, activity and business plans for this vital heritage project. Full details can be found in the associated tender documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. It is anticipated that the Council and successful Bidder will enter into partnership in early December 2024 to then develop a lease and management agreement by end of April 2025. After construction works the public opening and launch is anticipated in late 2026 (subject to change), prior to the commencement of the lease agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e92341-3aab-4d9e-8003-dc413d7cbbfc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST HELENA HOSPICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70332200 - Commercial property management services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 19:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e92341-3aab-4d9e-8003-dc413d7cbbfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e92341-3aab-4d9e-8003-dc413d7cbbfc
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=907524632
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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