Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc9-8b8c-72ab-a795-efbd08d13279/preliminary-market-engagement-oldham-events-space-operator pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Preliminary Market Engagement - Oldham Events Space Operator [Oldham Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/oldham-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 20 Feb 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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. - 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 Oldham Council are 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 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. The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement is 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) Additional information: Additional information about the project, along with a pre market questionnaire is available on the ProContract portal under reference DN655945. [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com) Responses are to be received electronically via the ProContract portal, no later than Monday 13th March 2023 @ 10am. Read full description ## CPV classification Real estate services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c32714ca-bd26-41f5-aa61-88877e91a3eb) 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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