Pre-Market Testing - Astley Burf
Details
- Topic
- Operation of an educational centre
- Published
- 28 May 2025
- Submission
- 27 June 2025
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender description
This is a pre-market testing exercise to inform our tender exercise. The overall aim is to identify a provider to take on the operation of the Astley Burf Education Centre that will continue to offer a safe outdoor learning experience to young people and make the centre financially sustainable into the future. That operator will develop the facility into a more focussed learning environment, based on robust operational procedures and clear plans to see the centre continue to provide great experiences for our young children.
Timeline
- Completed: Pre-tender published28 May 2025Current notice
About the buyer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is a local authority for the Black Country, advertising its contract opportunities through the Black Country Business portal. Suppliers register there to receive automated notifications of relevant tender opportunities. Bids and documents are then exchanged securely through the council's InTend e-tendering system. Above-threshold contracts must run for at least 52 days before the closing date, and also appear on Contracts Finder. Certain council directorates keep approved contractor lists, choosing bidders in rotation for specific projects. Most contracts are awarded for a minimum of two to three years, with the option to extend further.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and business services.
Relevant CPV codes
- 80490000 · Operation of an educational centre
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@dudley-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@dudley-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@dudley-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@dudley-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@dudley-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@dudley-metropolitan-borough-council.gov |
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