--- title: "GB-Colchester: 0407 - HOLY TRINITY CHURCH - OPERATOR & MANGEMENT PARTNER" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-777b80ec-8b3d-47b3-824b-af83ce84c8da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-777b80ec-8b3d-47b3-824b-af83ce84c8da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-777b80ec-8b3d-47b3-824b-af83ce84c8da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-777b80ec-8b3d-47b3-824b-af83ce84c8da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-01" --- # GB-Colchester: 0407 - HOLY TRINITY CHURCH - OPERATOR & MANGEMENT PARTNER Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-777b80ec-8b3d-47b3-824b-af83ce84c8da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-777b80ec-8b3d-47b3-824b-af83ce84c8da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-777b80ec-8b3d-47b3-824b-af83ce84c8da.json) ## Summary Colchester City Council is seeking to appoint a partner for the operation and management of Holy Trinity Church in Colchester under a long-term lease arrangement. This tender is categorised under commercial property management services within the services procurement category. The process is currently at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 1 November 2024, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 8 December 2024, continuing until the end of December 2026. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, and it is located in the East of England, UK. This open procedure tender invites interested parties to actively participate in the restoration and repurposing of this key city centre building, alongside the project board and steering group. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to leverage their expertise in property management and heritage projects. The successful bidder will not only manage a high-profile historic site but also contribute to the strategic development and revitalisation efforts within Colchester's city centre. Businesses experienced in heritage site management, long-term operational planning, and community engagement are well-suited to compete for this contract, which promises both economic and reputational benefits. ## 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/4585f670-a6ff-48fa-bbe1-874c786ce3ec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70332200 - Commercial property management services ## Release History - 1 Oct 2024 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4585f670-a6ff-48fa-bbe1-874c786ce3ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4585f670-a6ff-48fa-bbe1-874c786ce3ec 1st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-0407---HOLY-TRINITY-CHURCH---OPERATOR-&-MANGEMENT-PARTNER/2R3ZNR3VT2 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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