Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Dudley
DY1 1HF
UK
Contact person: Stuart Connelly
Telephone: +44 03005552345
E-mail: Exp-Interest.Halls@dudley.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG36
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.dudley.gov.uk/eoihalls
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Managing the town halls
II.1.2) Main CPV code
92300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Market testing prior to the outsourcing of the management of the Halesowen and Stourbridge Town Halls
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
10.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Halesowen Town Hall
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG36
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Management of Halesowen Town Hall
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Stourbridge Town Hall
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG36
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Managing the Stourbridge Town hall
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
12/08/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/08/2024