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title: "Operation of the Watford Colosseum"
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# Operation of the Watford Colosseum

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0a25404-9dc7-454f-ad4a-3bddea5f9f2f

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## Summary

Watford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for selecting an operator for the Watford Colosseum located in the East of England, United Kingdom. This substantial contract, categorised under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, involves a value of £37,500,000. The process followed a competitive dialog under a selective procurement method. The contract period starts on 3rd November 2025 and runs until 1st November 2048. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th September 2024, with the award date also on 30th September 2024, and publication on 21st October 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the recreational and cultural sectors. SMEs (small and medium enterprises) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the large scope and long-term stability the contract offers. Winning this tender could lead to substantial business growth by leveraging the operational control of a major cultural venue like Watford Colosseum. The awarded contract has gone to Ansco Music Club Ltd, indicating that larger, well-established companies with experience in managing large venues might have a competitive edge. This opportunity offers long-term engagement and visibility in the cultural services industry.

## Notice

Procurement of an operator for the Watford Colosseum for a period of up to c. 25 years. This will be on the basis of a lease and/or operating contract of the facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02424803-1ba9-4cf5-a64d-8c89ff5e0c48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2048 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANSCO MUSIC CLUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02424803-1ba9-4cf5-a64d-8c89ff5e0c48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02424803-1ba9-4cf5-a64d-8c89ff5e0c48
  21st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=892665213
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.watford.gov.uk

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