Preliminary Market Engagement - Oldham Events Space Operator

Concepts

• oldham
• oldham events space
• real estate
• oldham events space operator
• new oldham events space
• primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement
• new events
• oldham council
• market insight
• preliminary market engagement

Location

North West England:

Description

The vision for the new Oldham Events Space is to create a new Events Space that will be known across Oldham and Greater Manchester as a centre for Music, Culture, Conferences and Community Events. It will be known as a space that’s open for use across all demographics and a space that creates its own identity, a space that is used throughout the day 7 days a week for events of varying scales from small community events to a space for local cultural talent to develop through to commercial conferences and events for 500+ people.

Total Quantity or Scope

Oldham Council is undertaking this preliminary market engagement to consult with potential Operators to inform our approach to the procurement and selection of an Operator for the new Oldham Events Space being created within the Spindles redevelopment. The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement are to gain market insight on the vision and business plan for the space and how the commercial and legal relationship between the Council and Operator could be structured. Key Output:  Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity  Ensure that the requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable  Gain insight and feedback on commercial operating structures  Gain insight and feedback on commercial and contracting strategies  Gain insight into the outline business case for the Oldham Events Space  Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102)

CPV Codes

• 70000000 - Real estate services
• 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Additional information about the project, along with a pre market questionnaire is available on the ProContract portal under reference DN655945. Questionnaire responses are to be received electronically via the ProContract portal, no later than Monday 13th March 2023 @ 10am.