--- title: "Market Sounding Exercise for the Future Operating Models for Alexander Stadium, Birmingham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6084796a-088f-42da-9585-aaf921bb3c54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6084796a-088f-42da-9585-aaf921bb3c54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6084796a-088f-42da-9585-aaf921bb3c54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6084796a-088f-42da-9585-aaf921bb3c54.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-13" --- # Market Sounding Exercise for the Future Operating Models for Alexander Stadium, Birmingham Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6084796a-088f-42da-9585-aaf921bb3c54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6084796a-088f-42da-9585-aaf921bb3c54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6084796a-088f-42da-9585-aaf921bb3c54.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is currently in the planning stage of a market sounding exercise titled "Market Sounding Exercise for the Future Operating Models for Alexander Stadium, Birmingham." This initiative, located in Birmingham, UK, focuses on the catering, facilities management, event management, and stadium management sectors. Key milestones include an engagement end date on 18th October 2021 and a market sounding event scheduled for 27th October 2021 at 10:00, conducted via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties are encouraged to register through the In-Tend portal by following the necessary instructions to access further details. This procurement process presents significant opportunities for growth within the relevant service sectors, particularly for businesses engaged in catering, facilities management, and event management. Companies with the capability to provide services aligned with the aspirations of the Birmingham City Council as it prepares for the post-Commonwealth Games operations at Alexander Stadium will find this exercise particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically invited to participate, allowing them to gain valuable insights and potentially shape future opportunities for service delivery at one of Birmingham's key venues. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (the Council) is undertaking consultation with service providers who may help inform and shape our approach to the future service delivery requirements at the Alexander Stadium site in Birmingham. The services that are currently under consideration include catering, facilities management, event management, stadium management including sport and leisure operations. Therefore, service providers with experience in these areas are invited to engage with us. This is an opportunity for attendees to: * Learn more about the Council's aspirations for the facility. * Input in to how best to deliver this opportunity, including an assessment of the feasibility for the project taking into account current market conditions. . The market sounding event will take place on 27th October 2021, at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams, following which participants will be asked to respond to a series of written questions that will help the Council form the final approach for the post Commonwealth Games operation of the stadium. If you are interested in receiving the documentation and attending this event, please register your interest via the In-Tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc and you will be sent further details of the proposals and the access arrangements for the event. Registration on In-Tend is free. The system is secure and access to the clarifications will only be made available to those employees of the Council, and/or their authorised advisers in respect of this soft market sounding request. If you are unable to register with In-Tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk. If you are interested in responding please click on the following link to access the Council's portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register your interest. We will send you a username and password so you can download the documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d06f02-7989-49fc-b411-30edcfcd0c78 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Oct 2021 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services - 79993100 - Facilities management services - 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2021 at 22:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d06f02-7989-49fc-b411-30edcfcd0c78 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d06f02-7989-49fc-b411-30edcfcd0c78 13th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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