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Mill Hall Arts & Events Centre Operator

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Deadline
28 days left
April 24, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
018891-2026
Value
£6,000,000
Location
Essex, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 03, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 17, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 24, 2026

Contract Start Date

August 31, 2026

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Budget
£6,000,000
Duration
180 months
Location
Essex
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Rochford District Council intends to procure a suitably experienced and innovative Operator to manage, maintain, and deliver a high‑quality, commercially sustainable arts and events programme at The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Rayleigh, Essex. The contract will be a 15‑year concessions-led Leasehold and Management Agreement, with an option to mutually agree to extend for a further 5 years (15 + 5). The appointed Operator will assume responsibility for programming, day‑to‑day operations, maintenance, customer experience, community access, and financial sustainability of the venue. Full details of the service requirements will be provided within the forthcoming Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. A site visit day will be held to allow prospective bidders to familiarise themselves with the venue's facilities, layout, and operational environment. Site Visit Details Date: Monday 16 March 2026 Time: 13:00 - 16:00 (1pm - 4pm) Location: The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 7ED Attendance is strongly encouraged for any supplier intending to submit a compliant bid. Details on how to register for the site visit will be included in the ITT.

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Requirements & Qualifications

8 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (2)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Attendance at the site visit is strongly encouraged.
--Details on how to register for the site visit will be included in the ITT.
--Full details of service requirements will be provided in the forthcoming Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific requirements listed in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Must be a suitably experienced and innovative Operator.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Must be able to manage, maintain, and deliver a high-quality, commercially sustainable arts and events programme.
--Must assume responsibility for programming, day-to-day operations, maintenance, customer experience, community access, and financial sustainability of the venue.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Must be commercially sustainable.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender is well-structured with clear objectives and a reasonable estimated value. However, it lacks specific details on evaluation criteria and relies heavily on forthcoming ITT documentation for crucial information.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to open procedure and provides a CPV code. Deadlines are present, though the submission deadline might be considered tight given the reliance on future ITT documentation. No disputes are noted. Regulatory compliance is assumed but not explicitly detailed.

Clarity80/100

The description of the required services is clear, outlining the scope of management and operations. However, specific criteria for evaluation and detailed service requirements are deferred to the ITT, impacting immediate clarity.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, organization, estimated value, and contract duration is present. The submission deadline and contract start date are specified. However, the absence of content in the tender documents and the reliance on forthcoming ITT documentation for full details limit completeness at this stage.

No document content available
Full details of service requirements will be provided within the forthcoming Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.
Fairness85/100

The tender is an open procedure, promoting broad access. The estimated value is disclosed, and criteria for eligibility (experience, innovation) are mentioned. The site visit is strongly encouraged, which is a positive step for transparency. No requirements appear tailored to specific companies.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. Financing information is not explicitly detailed. The primary concern for practicality is the lack of information regarding e-submission methods and the URL for accessing documents, which are not yet available.

No e-submission
Document URL not provided
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated. There are no noted suspensions or disputes. The dates provided are logical within the planning status.

Sustainability50/100

The tender mentions 'commercially sustainable' and 'innovative Operator' but does not explicitly detail green procurement, social aspects, or innovation as mandatory criteria. It is not indicated as EU funded.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear title and reference number
Organization and estimated value disclosed
Open procedure for broad participation
Site visit encouraged for transparency

Concerns

Lack of detailed evaluation criteria
Reliance on forthcoming ITT for essential information
No document content available at this stage
No explicit mention of green or social sustainability criteria

Recommendations

1. Provide a summary of evaluation criteria in the initial notice.
2. Ensure all relevant tender documents are accessible promptly.
3. Consider incorporating specific sustainability objectives into the tender requirements.

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