---
title: "Market engagement on operating model for Belfast Destination Hub"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d43a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BELFAST CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-12"
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# Market engagement on operating model for Belfast Destination Hub

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d43a

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## Summary

The Belfast City Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Market engagement on operating model for Belfast Destination Hub". This procurement falls under the arts-facility operation services category and aims to establish a unique visitor attraction in Belfast. The relevant location for this project is Belfast, UK, with the market engagement exercise focused on refining operational approaches once the venue is completed. Notably, a future notice is anticipated to be issued on 30th November 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in the development and operation of visitor attractions and related services. Companies specialising in arts and culture, facility management, catering, marketing, and tourism services would be particularly well-suited to participate. With a focus on creating a vibrant centre for public engagement, this could be a lucrative chance for businesses to establish partnerships and contribute to Belfast's cultural landscape.

## Notice

Belfast City Council (BCC) is currently developing its detailed proposals for the design, build and operation of a new unique visitor attraction for Belfast. The purpose of this market engagement exercise is to test and refine the optimum approach to the operation of the venue once it has been constructed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Belfast City Council (BCC) is currently developing its detailed proposals for the design, build and operation of a new unique visitor attraction for Belfast. The purpose of this market engagement exercise is to test and refine the optimum approach to the operation of the venue once it has been constructed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019659-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342200 - Promotional services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79420000 - Management-related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 79996000 - Business organisation services
- 79998000 - Coaching services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92100000 - Motion picture and video services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services
- 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 98340000 - Accommodation and office services
- 98341000 - Accommodation services
- 98341100 - Accommodation management services
- 98342000 - Work environment services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019659-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenders

## Provenance

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