Planning

Pre-Market Testing - Astley Burf

  • Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-028027

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0527b8

Published 28 May 2025, 11:46am



Scope

Reference

25039

Description

This is a pre-market testing exercise to inform our tender exercise.

The overall aim is to identify a provider to take on the operation of the Astley Burf Education Centre that will continue to offer a safe outdoor learning experience to young people and make the centre financially sustainable into the future. That operator will develop the facility into a more focussed learning environment, based on robust operational procedures and clear plans to see the centre continue to provide great experiences for our young children.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2035
  • Possible extension to 31 December 2040
  • 15 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

Contract locations

  • UKG - West Midlands (England)

Engagement

Engagement deadline

27 June 2025

Engagement process description

Background information, a questionnaire and facility to ask questions is available via searching the Intend Portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home

or the direct link to the project is

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/ProjectManage/3869


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contracting authority

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYJ-3537-GLBW

Council House, Priory Road

Dudley

DY1 1HF

United Kingdom

Region: UKG36 - Dudley

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government