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Operating The Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Caerphilly County Borough Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Operating The Blackwood Miners’ Institute”. Bids close on 18 November 2026, 12:00 GMT; the estimated value is £1.6 million. Who can bid: Proven expertise in cultural, arts, heritage, entertainment and venue management; A strong track record of sustainable, community focused operations. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Operating a Grade II listed arts venue in the Gwent Valleys, for cultural or venue operators
Caerphilly County Borough Council is appointing an external operator to run the artistic, cultural, community and commercial activity of Blackwood Miners' Institute, a Grade II listed venue. The contract runs from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2032, with a possible extension to 31 January 2037, and an estimated value of £1,600,000 excluding VAT. It is an open services contract, and bids are judged on quality alone.
Who can win it
- Proven expertise in cultural, arts, heritage, entertainment and venue management
- A strong track record of sustainable, community focused operations
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £1.6 million
- Contract period
- 5 years from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2032, with an option to extend for up to 5 further years to 31 January 2037
- How bids are judged
- Quality 100%
- Published
- 30 Sep 2026
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