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title: "Provision of an Operatior for a New Community Arts and Entertainment Venue, Fareham Leisure Centre and Holly Hill Leisure Centre"
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# Provision of an Operatior for a New Community Arts and Entertainment Venue, Fareham Leisure Centre and Holly Hill Leisure Centre

Buyer: FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-830130ea-85ce-4154-8c70-ee3043d0ed43

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## Summary

The Fareham Borough Council is currently seeking a qualified operator for the management of a new Community Arts and Entertainment Venue, as well as the Fareham and Holly Hill Leisure Centres. This opportunity falls under the services category with a focus on arts-facility operation services, and the tender is set to close on 5th December 2018. The project is valued at £120 million, and the contract is expected to commence in October 2020 and run until October 2035. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is selective, utilising a competitive dialogue approach.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the arts and leisure sectors, particularly those that have experience in managing community facilities and sports venues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they can bring innovative solutions and tailored services to meet the council's requirements. Operators who can demonstrate strong community engagement and facilities management skills will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Council are seeking to appoint an operator or operators to manage the New Community Arts and Entertainment Venue (from September 2021) and its Leisure Centres (from October 2020). The Council is inviting submissions from operators interested in operating one or the other of these services or both. The appointed operator will also be expected to provide input into the design of the New Community Arts and Entertainment Venue. Additional information: Access to the full tender opportunity and documentation can be accessed via https://sebp.due-north.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971a0be8-e47c-4cab-a74e-56e9bb5cb6b8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2020 - 31 Oct 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000,000 |
| 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 | FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO16 7AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Fareham |
| Electoral ward | Fareham Town |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2018 at 10:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971a0be8-e47c-4cab-a74e-56e9bb5cb6b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/971a0be8-e47c-4cab-a74e-56e9bb5cb6b8
  5th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fareham.gov.uk
- https://sebp.due-north.com/

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