--- title: "Tender for the Operation of the Utilita Arena, Sheffield" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e00e7577-3614-49b3-92e2-5b87730648a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e00e7577-3614-49b3-92e2-5b87730648a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e00e7577-3614-49b3-92e2-5b87730648a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e00e7577-3614-49b3-92e2-5b87730648a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-06-28" --- # Tender for the Operation of the Utilita Arena, Sheffield Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e00e7577-3614-49b3-92e2-5b87730648a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e00e7577-3614-49b3-92e2-5b87730648a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e00e7577-3614-49b3-92e2-5b87730648a9.json) ## Summary The Sheffield City Council has issued a tender for the Operation of the Utilita Arena in Sheffield. The council is looking for an experienced operator to manage the arena under a long-term lease arrangement. The estimated contract value is based on the venue's turnover over the maximum contract term. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure, and the tender period ends on July 31, 2023. The contract period is set to start on January 1, 2025, and end on March 31, 2050. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in facilities management, event services, catering supplies, and related industries to partner with the council. The long-term operating agreement aims to maximise commercial returns and enhance Sheffield's profile as an events city. Businesses with experience in managing commercial properties and organising cultural events would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Council is seeking to procure an experienced and qualified operator to manage the Utilita Arena in Sheffield. The Council's preferred deal structure is a long-term lease arrangement. This is an exciting opportunity for an organisation to partner with the Council to manage a key venue in the UK entertainment landscape, and the home of world class entertainment. Since the c13,600 capacity Arena opened in 1991 it has hosted over 2,700 events that have been watched by over 14.5 million customers averaging 122 event days & 650,000 customers every year. The Council is seeking to secure a long-term operating partner: to run a commercially successful venue for up to 15 - 25 years in order to maximise the commercial return to the Council; on a lease basis if possible, but the Council will consider alternative structures; and to provide a commercially successful programme that will enhance the profile of Sheffield as an events city, attracting the maximum number of events and attendees. The Council has provisionally secured cPS5.7m of capital funding to invest into the Arena. This provisionally funding has been earmarked to invest in the facilities to enhance the customer experience, operational profitability, and maximise the Council's operating objectives. Please note that the estimated contract value is based on the estimated venue turnover (excluding VAT) across the maximum contract term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d78ec6e1-84d1-46b1-a44b-acf8d50f5c97 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2050 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 39222000 - Catering supplies - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services - 55410000 - Bar management services - 55520000 - Catering services - 70332000 - Non-residential property services - 70332200 - Commercial property management services - 79951000 - Seminar organisation services - 79952000 - Event services - 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services - 79953000 - Festival organisation services - 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services - 79993100 - Facilities management services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92300000 - Entertainment services - 92312000 - Artistic services - 92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services - 92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services - 92312120 - Singer group entertainment services - 92312130 - Band entertainment services - 92312140 - Orchestral entertainment services - 92312240 - Services provided by entertainers - 92312250 - Services provided by individual artists - 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services - 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services - 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services ## Release History - 28 Jun 2023 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d78ec6e1-84d1-46b1-a44b-acf8d50f5c97 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d78ec6e1-84d1-46b1-a44b-acf8d50f5c97 28th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=69938&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.sheffield.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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