--- title: "Stratford Youth Zone Cultural Operator Concession Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa26fc88-04c4-47be-9d11-b0725fedf66b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa26fc88-04c4-47be-9d11-b0725fedf66b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa26fc88-04c4-47be-9d11-b0725fedf66b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa26fc88-04c4-47be-9d11-b0725fedf66b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM" published: "2021-09-16" --- # Stratford Youth Zone Cultural Operator Concession Contract Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa26fc88-04c4-47be-9d11-b0725fedf66b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa26fc88-04c4-47be-9d11-b0725fedf66b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa26fc88-04c4-47be-9d11-b0725fedf66b.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Newham is currently in the tender stage for the "Stratford Youth Zone Cultural Operator Concession Contract." This procurement process, categorised under youth education services, is aimed at selecting a cultural operator to manage and operate the Stratford Youth Zone in Theatre Square, Stratford, London, E15 1BX. The anticipated contract value over a period of ten years is approximately £4,600,000, commencing on 1st September 2022, with an optional five-year extension available. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 18th October 2021, following a single-stage open process and prior early market engagement held on 27th September 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) that specialise in cultural event organisation and youth education services. Businesses equipped to collaborate in programming and operational management, particularly those with a creative and performing arts focus, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this concession contract could enhance brand visibility, foster community relationships, and facilitate growth by delivering essential services to young residents in Newham. ## Notice The London Borough of Newham, a local authority, is inviting tenders from interested parties subject to the Concession Contract Regulations 2016, to award a concession contract to operate and manage Stratford Youth Zone, Theatre Square, Stratford, London, United Kingdom E15 1BX. The contract will be for a period of ten years from 1st September 2022 (with an option to extend for up to five years) at an estimated contract value of PS4,600,000 over the ten year period. The tender process is following a single stage open process and is documented within the invitation to tender documents. The Council is seeking a cultural operator, to collaborate on the programming and operational management of the Stratford Youth Zone building. An early market engagement exercise has been undertaken with an Early Market Engagement Notice published in Contracts Finder 17th August 2021. To be able to view the invitation to tender documentation and any associated supporting documents, interested suppliers will need to register on the portal first. A step-by-step guide showing you how to register on the portal can be found here. We recommend you read this guide first https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/2723/newham-supplier-registration-guide-v3. Please then access the portal to register. As this is an on-line electronic registration process, suppliers must click on the link below to begin registration process: https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000002089195 Following registration on the portal, please refer to the user guide to access the invitation to tender documentation and to respond to the opportunity. The tender reference is ITTN60 Stratford Youth Zone Cultural Operator Concession https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/2721/newham-fusion-supplier-guide-for-tender-activities Please note a bidder's open day will be held 27th September 2021 Additional CPV codes are 80000000 Education and Training Services 79952100 Cultural Event Organisation Services 92300000 Entertainment Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4478d83-ea94-4504-b638-acc6b1b3f15f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Concession Contract | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | 27 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,600,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E16 2QU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Royal Albert | | Westminster constituency | West Ham and Beckton | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80310000 - Youth education services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2021 at 17:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4478d83-ea94-4504-b638-acc6b1b3f15f - 17 Aug 2021 at 15:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/111d5311-4e6f-48dc-94ac-33a2cb700336 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4478d83-ea94-4504-b638-acc6b1b3f15f 16th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/111d5311-4e6f-48dc-94ac-33a2cb700336 17th August 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000002089195 - https://www.newham.gov.uk - https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/2721/newham-fusion-supplier-guide-for-tender-activities - https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/2723/newham-supplier-registration-guide-v3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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