Ashford Borough Council is inviting tenders until 8 Jan 2027. The estimated value is £12.6M. The contract would run for 15 years from 1 Apr 2027.
The Council seeks a suitably skilled, long-term partner to manage and operate Ashford Arts Centre (AAC) via a concession arrangement.
AAC is a new community and commercial arts centre being delivered by the Council through the redevelopment of the former Ashford Odeon cinema building, in Ashford town centre. The design for AAC is currently at RIBA Stage 3, and details in respect of the scope of the AAC in the suite of procurement documents should be treated as subject to confirmation as the design develops.
Hotel & catering services · South East · CPV 55330000, 55400000, 55410000
Closes in 70 days, on 8 Jan 2027.
Competitive flexible procedure. Award criteria: quality, commercial offer score, business case score, legal. Tender period: 71 days. Suitable for SMEs.