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Operating The Blackwood Miners’ Institute

Caerphilly County Borough Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 20:37.

Opportunity overview

Blackwood Miners' Institute (BMI) is a cultural landmark with a proud history. Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) is seeking to appoint an external operator to lead the artistic, cultural, community and commercial activity of this Grade II listed historic venue Following a comprehensive review of the venue's future operating model, CCBC is now commencing a formal procurement process to identify a suitably experienced organisation to manage and develop Blackwood Miners' Institute. The Council is inviting applications from organisations with proven expertise in cultural, arts, heritage, entertainment and venue management, and a strong track record of delivering sustainable and community focused operations. The successful operator will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational management of the venue, ensuring the delivery of a high quality artistic and cultural programme, engaging local communities, maximising commercial opportunities and safeguarding the long term sustainability of the Institute. Through this tender opportunity, CCBC is seeking an operator that can demonstrate a clear vision for the future of Blackwood Miners' Institute, building upon its heritage and reputation while developing a vibrant, financially resilient, and inclusive cultural destination. Tenderers will be required to submit responses in accordance with the requirements set out within the procurement documentation. Submissions will be evaluated against the published criteria, including quality, financial sustainability, operational capability, and community impact. Following evaluation, CCBC intends to appoint a preferred operator and enter into a contractual agreement for the management and operation of Blackwood Miners' Institute. This opportunity represents a unique chance to shape the future of one of Wales' most significant cultural venues and to contribute to the continued cultural, social, and economic development of the local community. Full details can be found in the Initiation to Tender (ITT) Pack

Classification

  • CPV70330000 — Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
  • CPV92310000 — Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
  • CPV92320000 — Arts-facility operation services
  • CPV92330000 — Recreational-area services
  • CPV92340000 — Dance and performance entertainment services
  • CPV92520000 — Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Lots

  • Lot 1£1.6m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CCBC/PS3030/26/HS
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en
cy

Tender Period

Ends
18 Nov 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
11 Nov 2026, 17:00

Expected award period

Ends
14 Dec 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
2,000,000
Amount
1,600,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Quality 100%

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Quality 100%

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2037, 23:59

Renewal

Description
With the option to extend for a further period of up to five (5) years.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
70330000
Description
Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
92520000
Description
Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
92310000
Description
Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
92320000
Description
Arts-facility operation services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
92330000
Description
Recreational-area services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
92340000
Description
Dance and performance entertainment services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL16
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
092526-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
30 Sept 2026, 15:59
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Id
GB-PPON-PWHP-2369-JPYL

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PWHP-2369-JPYL

Address

Street Address
Penallta House, Tredomen Park
Locality
Hengoed
Postal Code
CF82 7PG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL16

Contact

Name
Helen Sellwood

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Hengoed · UKL16 · CF82 7PG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL16 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

4 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

4 VERSIONS
  1. 016228-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 016322-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 017171-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 092526-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·