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Tender for the Operation of the City Hall, Sheffield

Sheffield City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Sheffield City Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall, Pinstone Street,, Sheffield, S1 2HH, ENG

Contact Name: Paula Martin

Contact Email: paula.martin@sheffield.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 01142735624

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
185000000.0 GBP
Published
11 Mar 2025, 18:10
Deadline
05 Oct 2023, 16:00
Contract Start
06 Jan 2025, 00:00
Contract End
05 Jan 2050, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
79952000 - Event services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
SMG UK Ltd T/A ASM Global
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

The Council is seeking to procure an experienced and qualified operator to manage the Sheffield City Hall. This is an exciting opportunity for an organisation to partner with the Council to manage one of its key cultural/ entertainment and convention venues in its city centre. The City Hall hosts over 500 events annually attracting c275,000 attendees across its three main event spaces. The City Hall plays an important role in hosting a diverse range of events to the residents and visitors of Sheffield. The Council is seeking to secure a long-term operating partner: - to run a successful venue for up to 25 years that optimises the deal for the Council; - on a lease basis if possible, but the Council will consider alternative structures; - improve the current financial performance of the venue; - provide a diverse programme of events that will appeal to a wide range of residents and visitors in Sheffield and the surrounding area; and - enhance the current programme of events and support and grow the Sheffield International Concert season.

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