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title: "MSDC - Cultural Operator for the redevelopment and operation of the Clair Hall Site in Perrymount Road Haywards Heath"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0547c0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# MSDC - Cultural Operator for the redevelopment and operation of the Clair Hall Site in Perrymount Road Haywards Heath

Buyer: MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0547c0

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## Summary

The Mid Sussex District Council has completed a procurement process for selecting a cultural operator to redevelop and operate the Clair Hall site, located in Haywards Heath, with the intention of creating a vibrant cultural hub. This procurement is classified under the services category and is part of a selective procurement method that employed a competitive flexible procedure. The process culminated in the award of the contract on 15th June 2026, following the successful tendering by The Digital Picture House Ltd. The contract spans from 26th March 2026 to 25th March 2044, with an estimated value of £45.62 million gross over a 20-year lease term. The Council envisions this site as a centre for community engagement, offering cultural and recreational services under industry categories such as construction for leisure, theatre management systems, and general cultural services.

This opportunity represents significant potential for business growth, particularly for enterprises operating within the cultural and recreational services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in theatre management, art performance, and film exhibition are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts or engage as subcontractors or service providers within the broader scope of this cultural hub's operations. The planned redevelopment presents avenues for collaboration with entities that can contribute to the design, construction, and eventual management of the facility, thereby fostering a multidisciplinary approach to cultural service provision. Businesses offering innovative solutions for cultural venue operations or those with expertise in community engagement and inclusive programme development will find ample opportunity to expand their market presence through partnerships with the Clair Hall project.

## Notice

Following a competitive flexible procurement (see Tender Notice (2025/S 000-042820) for further details), Mid Sussex District Council selected a cultural operator for the redevelopment and ongoing operation of the site known as 'Clair Hall' (see Contract Award Notice (2026/S 000-014110) for further details). The Council's ambition is to create a vibrant and inclusive creative cultural hub in the centre of Haywards Heath. The venue will be one that welcomes all communities and provides inspiration through film, art and performance. The cultural operator will support the Council during a design and development period with a view to ultimately leasing and operating the cultural facility. Note that the estimated total value of the contract listed in this Contract Details Notice is an estimate based on projections informed by market information and industry standards with an assumption of PS2.28m turnover per annum over an estimated lease period of 20 years. The actual value of the contract, in practice, is dependent on external factors but the procurement intends to cover the value generated over the 20-year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056312-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2044 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,750,000 |
| Lots value | £18,750,000 |
| Awards value | £38,016,666 |
| Contracts value | £38,016,666 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAYWARDS HEATH |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH16 1SS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Mid Sussex |
| Electoral ward | Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Sussex |
| Delivery location | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DIGITAL PICTURE HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 48814300 - Theatre management system
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 15:03 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056312-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036639-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 09:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014110-2026
- 24 Jul 2025 at 13:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042820-2025
- 12 Jun 2025 at 13:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031961-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056312-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036639-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014110-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042820-2025
  24th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031961-2025
  12th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17790

## Notice URLs

- http://www.domecinema.co.uk
- http://www.midsussex.gov.uk
- http://www.picturehouseuckfield.com
- http://www.thelivingroomcinema.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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