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Tender for the Operation of the Utilita Arena, 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 01142734567

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
310000000.0 GBP
Published
12 Mar 2025, 08:40
Deadline
31 Jul 2023, 11:00
Contract Start
02 Jan 2025, 00:00
Contract End
01 Jan 2050, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
79993100 - Facilities management 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 Utilita Arena in Sheffield. The Council's preferred deal structure is a long-term lease arrangement. This is an exciting opportunity for an organisation to partner with the Council to manage a key venue in the UK entertainment landscape, and the home of world class entertainment. Since the c13,600 capacity Arena opened in 1991 it has hosted over 2,700 events that have been watched by over 14.5 million customers averaging 122 event days & 650,000 customers every year. The Council is seeking to secure a long-term operating partner: to run a commercially successful venue for up to 15 - 25 years in order to maximise the commercial return to the Council; on a lease basis if possible, but the Council will consider alternative structures; and to provide a commercially successful programme that will enhance the profile of Sheffield as an events city, attracting the maximum number of events and attendees. The Council has provisionally secured c£5.7m of capital funding to invest into the Arena. This provisionally funding has been earmarked to invest in the facilities to enhance the customer experience, operational profitability, and maximise the Council's operating objectives. Please note that the estimated contract value is based on the estimated venue turnover (excluding VAT) across the maximum contract term.

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