Mill Hall Arts & Events Centre Operator
key details
| Value | £5,000,000 (£6,000,000 inc. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Status | complete |
| Category (CPV) | 92000000 +1 more |
| Region | East of England |
| Deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Procedure | open |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-05dc68 |
Award
| Supplier | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| not named | · | · | cancelled |
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.
documents
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b56557b2-d617-f111-813c-005056b64545 , biddingDocuments
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021315-2026 , tenderNotice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047047-2026 , tenderCancellationNotice
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notice history
4 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2025 | Preliminary market engagement (UK2) | Procurement Act 2023 | 071888-2025 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Planned procurement (UK3) | Procurement Act 2023 | 018891-2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 021315-2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | Procurement termination (UK12) | Procurement Act 2023 | 047047-2026 |
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