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title: "Kirklees Cultural Heart Venue Operator Procurement"
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# Kirklees Cultural Heart Venue Operator Procurement

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6693d4eb-7772-42aa-991e-34dffeae71d5

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## Summary

The Kirklees Council is seeking to procure a venue operator through a competitive dialogue process for the Huddersfield Cultural Heart programme. The contract is valued at £62,500,001 GBP and falls under the facilities management services category. The procurement method is selective, with a tender period ending on 31st October 2022. The contract period is set to run from 1st February 2023 to 1st February 2048.

This tender presents an opportunity for experienced commercial operators in the services sector to manage a new venue in Huddersfield Town Centre. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this procurement particularly suitable. Businesses interested in contributing to the cultural and leisure aspects of the town centre regeneration should consider competing in this tender.

## Notice

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://yortender.eu-supply.com. The Council is seeking to procure, through a competitive dialogue process, an experienced and qualified commercial operator to manage a new venue being developed by the Council as part of its Huddersfield Cultural Heart programme. The Cultural Heart programme is a key Council-led regeneration scheme in Huddersfield Town Centre. This is part of a wider blueprint for Huddersfield Town Centre to create: * A vibrant culture, art, leisure and nightlife offer; * thriving businesses; * a great place to live; and * improved access and enhanced public spaces. Additional information: The Contract start date and completion date are dependent upon the outcome of the Competitive Dialogue process and are subject to change/ to be confirmed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274f7c51-fa16-4d38-8803-c3b053b11f75 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 1 Feb 2048 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,500,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | HD1 2HQ |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2022 at 14:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274f7c51-fa16-4d38-8803-c3b053b11f75
- 15 Aug 2022 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274f7c51-fa16-4d38-8803-c3b053b11f75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274f7c51-fa16-4d38-8803-c3b053b11f75
  13th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://yortender.eu-supply.com

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