Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Sheffield City Council · Regional or local authority
- Value
- £18,500,000
- Procedure
- Competitive dialogue
- Sector
- Furniture & domestic appliances · Catering supplies (CPV 39222000)
- Region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Official notice
- 008850-2025 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date28 Jun 2024
- Published11 Mar 2025Published 256 days after the contract date
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…
About the supplier
SMG UK Limited, trading as ASM Global: every public contract they have won.