Planning

Managing the town halls

  • Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-025491

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-048a0e

Published 12 August 2024, 4:35pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Dudley

DY1 1HF

Contact

Stuart Connelly

Email

Exp-Interest.Halls@dudley.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 03005552345

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKG36 - Dudley

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.dudley.gov.uk/eoihalls

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Managing the town halls

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 92300000 - Entertainment services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Market testing prior to the outsourcing of the management of the Halesowen and Stourbridge Town Halls

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £10

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Halesowen Town Hall

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 92300000 - Entertainment services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG36 - Dudley

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Management of Halesowen Town Hall

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Stourbridge Town Hall

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 92300000 - Entertainment services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG36 - Dudley

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Managing the Stourbridge Town hall

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

12 August 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Expressions of Interest for Halesowen and/or Stourbridge Town Halls.Dudley Council welcomes expressions of interest from Entertainment organisations or Community groups who can demonstrate appropriate experience to take over the management of these popular entertainment / community venues. The Council wishes to see the venues remain as valued local community assets that continue to host a range of events. The successful operator(s) will be able to demonstrate a successful commercial background, preferably within the field of venue management. For clarity, organisations or groups may apply to take on the future management of either or both venues.Halesowen Town Hall (formerly Cornbow Hall) -10 Hagley Street, Halesowen, B63 3ATHalesowen Town Hall is a popular venue located in the busy Halesowen town centre. This large hall provides a well-equipped auditorium and bar area, Ideal for shows, concerts, sales exhibitions, meetings, discos, dances and wedding receptions. 368 seated / 450 standing.Stourbridge Town Hall - Crown Centre, Crown Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 1YEStourbridge Town Hall is in the Heart of Stourbridge town centre. The Victorian town hall is a locally listed building that opened in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s jubilee. This beautiful Hall offers all the modern comforts you would expect; ideal for shows, concerts, sales exhibitions, meetings, discos, dances and wedding receptions. 425 seated / 800 standing.To submit your interest please complete the following Form. https://forms.office.com/e/Rm9tXFa7QhSite viewings for interested organisations:Any interested parties wishing to visit the venue should email: Exp-Interest.Halls@dudley.gov.uk providing three alternative dates and times to meet (this is to ensure officer availability on one of the selected dates).Approximate Timetable for Decision Making: Closing date for Expression of Interest 5pm - 16th September 2024 Closing date for bids5pm - 30th November 2024 Contract start dateApril 2025