--- title: "NCC1215 Operator for Wansbeck Square" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cb6a5a2d-dec6-475d-9009-c15a97942b2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb6a5a2d-dec6-475d-9009-c15a97942b2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb6a5a2d-dec6-475d-9009-c15a97942b2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb6a5a2d-dec6-475d-9009-c15a97942b2d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-24" --- # NCC1215 Operator for Wansbeck Square Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb6a5a2d-dec6-475d-9009-c15a97942b2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb6a5a2d-dec6-475d-9009-c15a97942b2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb6a5a2d-dec6-475d-9009-c15a97942b2d.json) ## Summary Northumberland County Council is seeking a partner to operate the new £14.6m community and cultural facility at Wansbeck Square in Ashington. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 11th March 2025. The successful bidder will be expected to manage the facility in accordance with the Council and funders' expectations, focusing on building management and programming, training and apprenticeships, and youth provision. The contract period will commence on 8th April 2025, and run until 28th September 2029. This initiative is part of the Council's broader regeneration programme, supported by funding from HM Government, the North East Combined Authority, and the Council itself. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the education, training, cultural, and community services sectors to expand their operations in Northumberland. The tender encourages applications from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Potential operators will oversee the new centre, providing a range of community-oriented services and potentially partnering with other local businesses to fulfil the Council's objectives. This opportunity is ideal for enterprises with expertise in facility management, vocational training, and youth activities, and could considerably enhance their local presence and community impact. ## Notice Northumberland County Council are seeking proposals for a partner to operate the new facility in Ashington once it is constructed. It is expected that the operator (and possible partners or sub-contractors) will run and manage the new centre in line with the Council's and funder's expectations and requirements, which are broadly grouped around three themes: * Building Management and Programming * Training, skills and apprenticeships * Youth provision and activities Northumberland County Council has secured significant investment for delivery of an ambitious regeneration programme in Ashington. This includes funding from HM Government (MHCLG), North East Combined Authority (NECA) and the Council. This investment will drive forward demolition of vacant buildings on the Wansbeck Square site and enable construction of a new PS14.6m community and cultural facility with improved public realm. All tender documents are available FOC via https://procontract.due-north.com ref NCC1215 DN731216 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a55f1bd-8821-477c-8050-ae298358bc04 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | 26 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Apr 2025 - 28 Sep 2029 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MORPETH | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE61 2EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill | | Westminster constituency | North Northumberland | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2025 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a55f1bd-8821-477c-8050-ae298358bc04 - 31 Jan 2025 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7553f0-3738-4480-9bcf-51e11791883b - 14 Jan 2025 at 17:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6e8a02-257b-4aa7-9911-de115be0101f - 12 Jul 2024 at 09:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b9420dc-6bf1-4f0c-bba5-cbd4c9969af2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a55f1bd-8821-477c-8050-ae298358bc04 24th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7553f0-3738-4480-9bcf-51e11791883b 31st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6e8a02-257b-4aa7-9911-de115be0101f 14th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b9420dc-6bf1-4f0c-bba5-cbd4c9969af2 12th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8aca5cb5-933f-ef11-812d-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.northumberland.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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