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title: "An operator for the Halls"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047e78"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORWICH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-27"
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# An operator for the Halls

Buyer: NORWICH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047e78

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## Summary

Norwich City Council is seeking an operator for The Halls, located at St Andrew's Plain, Norwich, NR3 1AU. This tender is classified under the industry category of "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" (CPV 92000000). The council is looking for an organisation or lead partner to manage the day-to-day operations of the venue, including programming, event management, staffing, marketing, box office operations, cleaning, compliance, minor repairs, bar management, and budget management. The contract period is from 30 January 2025 to 30 January 2030, with a potential extension until 30 January 2035. Interested parties must submit their bids by 15 August 2024, with the award period starting on 16 August 2024.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for companies specialising in venue management and event services. Businesses with expertise in handling comprehensive venue operations, including programming and marketing, would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement process invites qualified organisations to submit their proposals electronically, providing a transparent and competitive environment. Successful bidders will have the chance to oversee a prominent cultural and event space in Norwich, contributing to its thriving public use and enhancing their portfolio in a significant municipal contract.

## Notice

Norwich City Council are looking to appoint an organisation or lead partner to take over the day-to-day running of The Halls. This will include programming, event management, staffing, marketing & box office, day-to-day venue management (including cleaning, minor repairs, compliance, risk management), bar management, budget management and anything else pertinent to successful venue management. The contracted site covered by this is The Halls, St Andrew's Plain, Norwich, NR3 1AU and includes St Andrew's Hall, Blackfriars Hall, the Cloisters, the Crypt, Becket's Chapel, Chapter House (remains) and other meeting, office, and operational rooms within the complex.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Norwich City Council are looking to appoint an organisation or lead partner to take over the day-to-day running of The Halls. This will include programming, event management, staffing, marketing & box office, day-to-day venue management (including cleaning, minor repairs, compliance, risk management), bar management, budget management and anything else pertinent to successful venue management. The contracted site covered by this is The Halls, St Andrew's Plain, Norwich, NR3 1AU and includes St Andrew's Hall, Blackfriars Hall, the Cloisters, the Crypt, Becket's Chapel, Chapter House (remains) and other meeting, office, and operational rooms within the complex.

Options: We have the option to extend the contract until 30 January 2035

Renewal: We have the option to extend the contrac to 30 January 2035

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002655-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2030 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORWICH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 1NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002655-2025
- 18 Jul 2024 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022293-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norwich/aspx/home
- https://www.norwich.gov.uk/site/

## Provenance

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