Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc3-a450-718b-8c30-f8db3b6414de/concession-contract-to-operate-woodward-library-block-g-of-the-woodward-road-h closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Concession contract to operate Woodward Library & Block G of the Woodward Road Housing Scheme [London Borough of Barking and Dagenham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-barking-and-dagenham) Estimated value £1 Published 3 Jul 2023 Deadline Closed 28 Jul 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Barking & Dagenham Council wishes to transform the Woodward Library site into a new community arts and culture centre using its awarded ACE capital grant. The Council have three key priority uses for the refurbished library that any operator must demonstrate they have considered in their open tender application: - Creative digital hub space providing much needed digital access and skills training for artists, cultural practitioners and residents. - Safe space for young people as part of the borough's Safe Spaces initiative, allowing young residents free access to the building. - Collaboration with key cultural partners (New Town Culture & Becontree Broadcasting Station), alongside at least two community partners in the borough to build a cultural programme for the space. Some potential uses for the library could include: - Rehearsal, exhibition and performance space for community groups, families, socially engaged practitioners and artists to develop new work that emerges directly from the experiences of residents of the area, both past and present. - Workshop spaces for community-based programming that are bookable by individual residents and local cultural organisations. - Community kitchen or café and garden/growing space to be used by core cultural partners and artists. - Office space for small community organisations that can also contribute the cultural programming of the library. - Permanent and temporary art commissions co-created with residents. Additional information: All tender documents are available at [lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk](https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/) Read full description ## CPV classification Provision of services to the community Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9e2f3e9f-9797-405c-9a6d-eabe8901a151) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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