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MARKET ENGAGEMENT: The Council is seeking a Joint Venture partner to deliver the Oldham Low Carbon District Heat Network project as part of the Oldham Green New Deal (OGND). An opportunity for a low carbon district heat network has been identified that delivers heat to council, public, commercial, and residential (including social housing) buildings in Oldham. The network will deliver approximately 30 GWh/a of heat across Oldham with potential expansion identified up to 60 GWh/a. The Council seeks responses from and engagement with; heat network developers / potential infrastructure partners (which can deliver the Oldham Low Carbon District Heat Network through a Joint-Venture partnership with the Council) in sufficient depth so as to enable the Council to proceed to tender stage. For the avoidance of any doubt, this (Chest project reference DN683638) is a brand-new market engagement exercise, fully independent of and separate to any previous soft market testing exercise previously conducted by the Council in 2021: (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025236-2021) and 2022 (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026347-2022?origin=Dashboard) The market engagement documents contain a number of questions to which we would be very pleased and appreciative to receive responses to from any organisation interested in this opportunity, including any organisations which responded to the previous rounds of market engagement. There are significant differences in the content of this new market engagement pack (DN683638) compared with those previously issued as the Council works towards shaping its strategy for its planned procurement. For the avoidance of any doubt this market engagement exercise will not serve as any kind of shortlisting. Future procurement documents will be made publicly available. Following the receipt of responses to this market engagement exercise, the Council reserves the right to hold discussions with any number of respondents where at its absolute discretion the Council considers further exploration or clarification of the content of their response would be beneficial. The deadline for responses to the market engagement questions is 12.00 noon Tuesday 5th September 2023. It is not possible at this stage to provide an indicative contract value for this opportunity. Please refer to the market engagement documents to understand the scale and duration of the opportunity for your own commercial estimations. The Council cannot confirm future procurement dates at this stage for the Joint Venture partner but would hope to commence the procurement of an Independent Assurance Provider (IAP) before the end of 2023 with a view to making an IAP appointment before April 2024 ( https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026273-2022?origin=Dashboard ). The aim would then be to procure the Joint Venture partner without delay with the support of the IAP. Additional information: All communication (queries or clarifications) including your response is to go through the Council's e-tendering portal www.the-chest.org.uk and not addressed directly to individual Oldham Council employees or any Council agent by email or otherwise. The project reference is DN683638. The deadline for responses to the market engagement questions is 12.00 noon Tuesday 5th September 2023. The Chest - Tenderer Support Go to https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html Here you will see the hyperlink to log your issue / 'submit a ticket' for ProContract V3. Alternatively you can log your call by emailing ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com and a representative will contact you as soon as possible. For Critical and Time- Sensitive issues you can call The Chest: 0330 005 0352.

Oldham Council are looking to appoint a strategic partner to support the delivery of its change and transformation activity. Oldham has ambitious plans for transformation, including Digital and other major change programmes which are predicated on the dual (and complementary) need to improve the service offer to residents but also to help bridge an increasing budget gap in the medium and longer term. The scale and pace of change required alongside operational delivery in such a financially challenging environment means that we require a partner who can flexibly provide resource to supplement existing change and IT capacity and work collaboratively with Oldham to deliver change programmes, not exclusively but predominantly in the digital space. As part of the tender process the Council wishes to undertake soft market testing. The purpose of the testing is to allow the Council an opportunity to refine its approach and shape our proposal. Further information and the opportunity to respond can be found on the Chest portal (www.the-chest.org.uk).

The Council is conducting market engagement to help shape its requirements in sufficient depth to take us to the early stages of procurement for a strategic Delivery Partnership for the borough, working with a forward-looking investor developer and other organisations to bring about the transformation and decarbonisation of Oldham's energy infrastructure, creating win-win outcomes for commercial partners, local residents and businesses. Information about Lots: Unknown at this stage. The Oldham Green New Deal (OGND) Strategy was the first local authority Green New Deal strategy to be adopted in the UK and sets out Oldham's unique approach to achieving our stretching net zero targets, which are even more ambitious than the 2038 carbon neutrality target set for Greater Manchester as a whole. Oldham is very much part of the Greater Manchester family though, and our ambition sits within the wider ambition and opportunity of the city region and its ten local authority areas - and is supported by the GM Combined Authority low carbon and environmental teams. Under this notice we are seeking market feedback which will help us to shape our requirements for the Delivery Partner in sufficient depth to take us to the early stages of procurement. Further detail can be viewed at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026347-2022?origin=SearchResults&p=1 The deadline for responses to the market engagement questions is 12.00 noon Tuesday 18th October 2022. It is not possible at this stage to provide an indicative contract value for this opportunity. Please refer to the market engagement documents to understand the scale and duration of the opportunity for your own commercial estimations. All communication (queries or clarifications) including your response is to go through the Council's e-tendering portal www.the-chest.org.uk and not addressed directly to individual Oldham Council employees or any Council agent by email or otherwise. The project reference is DN631138. The deadline for responses to the market engagement questions is 12.00 noon Tuesday 18th October 2022. The Chest - Tenderer Support Go to https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html Here you will see the hyperlink to log your issue / 'submit a ticket' for ProContract V3. Alternatively you can log your call by emailing ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com and a representative will contact you as soon as possible. For Critical and Time- Sensitive issues you can call The Chest: 0330 005 0352. Additional information: All communication (queries or clarifications) including your response is to go through the Council's e-tendering portal www.the-chest.org.uk and not addressed directly to individual Oldham Council employees or any Council agent by email or otherwise.

The Council is conducting market engagement to help shape its requirements for an Independent Assurance Provider (IAP), and its integration or linkages with the Oldham Green New Deal Delivery Partner in sufficient depth to take us to the early stages of procurement. The IAP's role will be first to support the Council in designing the contractual structure of the partnership and procuring the partners, and then to provide ongoing governance, assurance and programme management for the partnership as it delivers. We are seeking market feedback which will help us to shape our requirements for the Independent Assurance Provider, and its integration or linkages with the Delivery Partner in sufficient depth to take us to the early stages of procurement. The Council will need to appoint an Independent Assurance Provider (IAP) organisation as a key element of the partnership. The IAP's role will be first to support the Council in designing the contractual structure of the partnership and procuring the partners, and then to provide ongoing governance, assurance and programme management for the partnership as it delivers. Further descriptive detail can be found in the Find A Tender Service Prior Indicative Notice reference: 2022/S 000-026273 https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026273-2022? All communication (queries or clarifications) including your response is to go through the Council's e-tendering portal www.the-chest.org.uk and not addressed directly to individual Oldham Council employees or any Council agent by email or otherwise. The project reference is DN631261. The deadline for responses to the market engagement questions is 12.00 noon Tuesday 18th October 2022. The Chest - Tenderer Support Go to https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html Here you will see the hyperlink to log your issue / 'submit a ticket' for ProContract V3. Alternatively you can log your call by emailing ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com and a representative will contact you as soon as possible. For Critical and Time- Sensitive issues you can call The Chest: 0330 005 0352.

Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise. Oldham Council is to acquire and extensively renovate a town Centre Grade 2 listed building adjacent to Metro-link tram stop to provide a flexible workspace building aimed at the creative and digital sector anticipated to complete and hand over in Q1, 2024. Expressions of Interest are requested from established creative work-space operators who would curate and manage the building in partnership with Oldham Council. The completed space will be operated by way of a management agreement linked to key targets including occupancy, graduation to move on space, and GVA created linked to the economic impact within the creative and digital sector. Objectives The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement: Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity and seek expressions of interest. Ensure that the requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable. Gain insight and feedback on delivery structures. Gain insight and feedback on commercial and contracting structures. Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102). Additional information: Participants are invited to review and submit a completed questionnaire, along with any supporting information no later than 10am on 1st August 2022 on the Council's e-tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com -- Project Ref: DN622344.

Oldham Council is looking to commission a care technology service that will help us understand and implement the best care technology solutions for our residents. We need guidance from providers on how to leverage care technology to support our community effectively. The goal is to empower our residents to live independently, safe and well, and achieve their full potential. The successful provider will collaborate proactively with key partners and stakeholders to deliver a service that leads to positive outcomes for everyone involved. The service will have three main components: 1. Provide insight into available care technologies and their benefits, helping us select the best options for our residents. 2. Assist in the integration and deployment of chosen care technologies, ensuring they are effectively utilised. 3. Monitor the effectiveness of the technologies in use and make recommendations for improvements as needed. Ideally, Oldham Council seeks to partner with a single lead provider who can deliver high-quality service and engage effectively with all involved parties. The provider is expected to meet all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and outcomes specified in the contract. Market Engagement Event As part of the commissioning process, we are holding a market engagement event on Thursday 3rd October 2024 and would like to invite interested providers to attend. The event will provide a platform for us to engage with care technology providers, learn about the latest advancements, and discuss how these technologies can support our vision of improving care services. We are looking to understand: • Innovative care technology solutions that can enhance the lives of our residents. • Insights into best practices and successful implementations. • Feedback on how Oldham Council can best collaborate with technology providers. Details of the event: Date: 3rd October 2024 Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm Venue: Via Microsoft Teams Questionnaire To help us prepare for this event and ensure it is as productive as possible, we kindly request you complete the below form for your organisation. https://forms.office.com/e/URqawSYVsL?origin=lprLink Please confirm your attendance by messaging on The Chest portal by 5pm on Monday 30th September 2024

The Environment Act 2021 introduced a strengthened 'biodiversity duty' which requires all public authorities in England to consider what they can do to conserve and enhance biodiversity. Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) became mandatory from 12 February 2024 for major developments. This requires developments, unless exempt, to meet a minimum of 10% BNG. Where this cannot be achieved in full on-site the developer is required to find off-site solutions to achieve the target. As part of our corporate priority for a clean and green borough, the Council is seeking to work with a third party to secure (including liaising and negotiating with applicants on the sale of BNG units), register, implement, manage and monitor the Habitats Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs) which have been prepared for land within Oldham Council's ownership each for a minimum period of 30 years. This is a significant opportunity for a well-resourced, innovative, and ambitious third party who is a Responsible Body. The Council does not have the resources in place to carry out all the functions necessary to implement the HMMPs and therefore does not intend to set up a Special Purpose Vehicle to enter S106 agreements with ourselves and is not looking to lease land to a tenant. The Council is seeking to enter into an agreement with a third party who is a Responsible Body to secure and deliver conservation covenants on our behalf and so be able to offer BNG credits for sale to developers to secure investment in biodiversity on the council-owned sites. We are seeking feedback from the market to help us to understand its current level of maturity, level of interest in this opportunity, and to inform/shape our requirements for the BNG Offsite Delivery Provider in sufficient depth to take us to procurement/tender.

The Council is conducting market engagement to help inform its route to market and further shape its requirements for an EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) Contractor for its planned solar farm at Wrigley Head, Failsworth, on the site of a former industrial landfill alongside the Metrolink tram line. Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/i2CYpZ5DmXG8jPzd8 The Council has developed an outline design for a 891kW ground-mounted solar PV array at the site which has secured Planning Permission. However, this design is now a number of years old and can likely be improved for a better performing installation. The Council will therefore require a contractor who can review the current design, improve upon it taking into account developments in new technology and other factors, agree the new design with the Council, Planning Authority and other key stakeholders such as Transport for Greater Manchester, and then construct, operate and maintain the installation. The anticipated net budget for the EPC contract (excluding O&M) is circa £1m. The market engagement pack contains a significant amount of project detail including technical study, economics review, planning permission, flooding and ground investigations reports. Interested parties are asked to consider and respond to a number of questions in the pack by the deadline. All communication (queries or clarifications) including your response is to go through the Council's e-tendering portal www.the-chest.org.uk and not addressed directly to individual Oldham Council employees or any Council agent by email or otherwise. The project reference is DN701652. The deadline for responses to the market engagement questions is 12.00 noon Friday 15th December 2023. Additional information: The Chest - Tenderer Support Go to https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html Here you will see the hyperlink to log your issue / 'submit a ticket' for ProContract V3. Alternatively you can log your call by emailing ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com and a representative will contact you as soon as possible. For Critical and Time- Sensitive issues you can call The Chest: 0330 005 0352.

The Council is conducting market engagement to help inform its route to market and further shape its requirements for an EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) Contractor for its planned solar farm at Wrigley Head, Failsworth, on the site of a former industrial landfill alongside the Metrolink tram line. Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/i2CYpZ5DmXG8jPzd8 The Council has developed an outline design for a 891kW ground-mounted solar PV array at the site which has secured Planning Permission. However, this design is now a number of years old and can likely be improved for a better performing installation. The Council will therefore require a contractor who can review the current design, improve upon it taking into account developments in new technology and other factors, agree the new design with the Council, Planning Authority and other key stakeholders such as Transport for Greater Manchester, and then construct, operate and maintain the installation. The anticipated net budget for the contract is circa £1m. The market engagement pack contains a significant amount of project detail including technical study, economics review, planning permission, flooding and ground investigations reports. Interested parties are asked to consider and respond to a number of questions in the pack by the deadline. All communication (queries or clarifications) including your response is to go through the Council's e-tendering portal www.the-chest.org.uk and not addressed directly to individual Oldham Council employees or any Council agent by email or otherwise. The project reference is DN701652. The deadline for responses to the market engagement questions is 12.00 noon Friday 15th December 2023. Additional information: The Chest - Tenderer Support Go to https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html Here you will see the hyperlink to log your issue / 'submit a ticket' for ProContract V3. Alternatively you can log your call by emailing ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com and a representative will contact you as soon as possible. For Critical and Time- Sensitive issues you can call The Chest: 0330 005 0352.

Oldham Council are undertaking this preliminary market engagement to consult with potential Operators to inform our approach to the procurement and selection of an Operator for the new Oldham Events Space being created within the Spindles redevelopment. This will not be defined as negotiation and any future tender process will remain a competitive process. The preliminary market engagement is being carried out under the provisions of Regulations 40 and 41 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102). Involvement in this preliminary market engagement will not preclude any organisation from participating in any future tender process. The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement: 1. Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity 2. Ensure that the requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable 3. Gain insight and feedback on operating models and contract structures 4. Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) Additional information: Participants are invited to express interest and submit a questionnaire along with any supporting information, no later than Monday 4th December 2023 @ 12.00pm on the Council's e-tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com/ - Project Ref: DN655945.

Oldham Council are undertaking this preliminary market engagement to consult with potential Operators to inform our approach to the procurement and selection of an Operator for the new Oldham Events Space being created within the Spindles redevelopment. This will not be defined as negotiation and any future tender process will remain a competitive process. The preliminary market engagement is being carried out under the provisions of Regulations 40 and 41 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102). Involvement in this preliminary market engagement will not preclude any organisation from participating in any future tender process. The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement: 1. Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity 2. Ensure that the requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable 3. Gain insight and feedback on operating models and contract structures 4. Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) Additional information: Participants are invited to express interest and submit a questionnaire along with any supporting information, no later than Monday 4th December 2023 @ 12.00pm on the Council's e-tendering portal -- Project Ref: DN655945.

This project is to transform three historic buildings into a new and innovative theatre in Oldham town centre. This will replace the aging Coliseum Theatre as the town’s space for live performance and will provide a broader and more relevant programme of events and productions aimed to better meet the needs and interests of Oldham’s residents. The new Oldham Theatre site is located in the heart of Oldham’s developing cultural quarter, with aspects onto Union Street and Greaves Street. The space itself will be located on Greaves Street on the site of a former museum between the Post Office building to the north, which faces onto Union Street, a former Quaker Meeting House to the south. This presents an exciting opportunity to engage and collaborate with the surrounding cultural centres, as well as the ability to spill out onto and activate the public gardens. The core components of the redeveloped Oldham Theatre are;  A welcoming main entrance and foyer.  An auditorium with capacity of up to 300 (in end-on configuration).  A dedicated and high specification studio, with average capacity of 120.  Flexible education and community space.  A vibrant main café / bar space – the Garden Room – intended to become a destination for Oldham as a whole, not only theatre visitors.  Comfortable, efficient and accessible back of house, dressing room and green room facilities.  Meeting and administrative spaces for Coliseum staff.

MARKET ENGAGEMENT STAGE: The Council is seeking a Joint Venture partner to deliver the Oldham Low Carbon District Heat Network project as part of the Oldham Green New Deal (OGND). An opportunity for a low carbon district heat network has been identified that delivers heat to council, public, commercial, and residential (including social housing) buildings in Oldham. The network will deliver approximately 30 GWh/a of heat across Oldham with potential expansion identified up to 60 GWh/a. The DHN proposed is an expansion of an existing St Mary's network with an additional Energy Centre at Rhodes Bank that utilises air source heat pump technology with potential for additional heat sources such as sewer source and minewater source, which are currently being explored. The Council seeks responses from and engagement with; heat network developers / potential infrastructure partners (which can deliver the Oldham Low Carbon District Heat Network through a Joint-Venture partnership with the Council) in sufficient depth so as to enable the Council to proceed to tender stage.

Oldham Council is looking to commission a care technology service that will help us understand and implement the best care technology solutions for our residents. We need guidance from providers on how to leverage care technology to support our community effectively. The goal is to empower our residents to live independently, safe and well, and achieve their full potential. The successful provider will collaborate proactively with key partners and stakeholders to deliver a service that leads to positive outcomes for everyone involved. The service will have three main components: 1. Provide insight into available care technologies and their benefits, helping us select the best options for our residents. 2. Assist in the integration and deployment of chosen care technologies, ensuring they are effectively utilised. 3. Monitor the effectiveness of the technologies in use and make recommendations for improvements as needed. Ideally, Oldham Council seeks to partner with a single lead provider who can deliver high-quality service and engage effectively with all involved parties. The provider is expected to meet all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and outcomes specified in the contract. Market Engagement Event As part of the commissioning process, we are holding a market engagement event on Thursday 3rd October 2024 and would like to invite interested providers to attend. The event will provide a platform for us to engage with care technology providers, learn about the latest advancements, and discuss how these technologies can support our vision of improving care services. We are looking to understand: • Innovative care technology solutions that can enhance the lives of our residents. • Insights into best practices and successful implementations. • Feedback on how Oldham Council can best collaborate with technology providers. Details of the event: Date: 3rd October 2024 Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm Venue: Via Microsoft Teams Questionnaire To help us prepare for this event and ensure it is as productive as possible, we kindly request you complete the below form for your organisation. https://forms.office.com/e/URqawSYVsL?origin=lprLink Please confirm your attendance by messaging on The Chest portal by 5pm on Monday 30th September 2024

Oldham Council are undertaking this preliminary market engagement to inform a procurement and delivery strategy. This will not be defined as negotiation and any future tender process will remain a competitive process. The preliminary market engagement is being carried out under the provisions of Regulations 40 and 41 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102). Involvement in this preliminary market engagement will not preclude any organisation from participating in any future tender process. Objectives The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement:  Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity  ensure that the requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable  gain insight and feedback on delivery structures  gain insight and feedback on commercial and contracting strategies  gain insight into funding and investment strategies  Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) The Council is seeking a Strategic Delivery Partner to deliver a series of high-quality public realm and highway improvement works across Oldham and its Local District Centres. The Partner will have the financial means, relevant experience, skills and resources, and will adopt a partnership working approach that will add and supplement to the partnering ethos of NEC4 and promote collaborative working prior, during, and post construction. The Partner could be a single organisation or group of organisations that bring together the necessary expertise, techniques, and collaborative approach to partnership working. The Sustainable Oldham Strategic Partnership Agreement (SOSPA) is intended to promote a partnering and collaborative approach to delivering a programme of construction works where Partner and Employer work together to optimise delivery and remain committed to continuous improvement. Please go to https://procontract.due-north.com/ and search for DN663452 for further information and to access a questionnaire that is required to be completed and returned.

Oldham Council are undertaking this preliminary market engagement to inform a procurement and delivery strategy. This will not be defined as negotiation and any future tender process will remain a competitive process. The preliminary market engagement is being carried out under the provisions of Regulations 40 and 41 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102). Involvement in this preliminary market engagement will not preclude any organisation from participating in any future tender process. Objectives The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement:  Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity  ensure that the requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable  gain insight and feedback on delivery structures  gain insight and feedback on commercial and contracting strategies  gain insight into funding and investment strategies  Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) Please go to https://procontract.due-north.com/ and search for DN663452 for further information and to access a questionnaire that is required to be completed and returned.

Oldham Council are undertaking this preliminary market engagement to consult with potential Operators to inform our approach to the procurement and selection of an Operator for the new Oldham Events Space being created within the Spindles redevelopment. The vision for the new Oldham Events Space is to create a new Events Space that will be known across Oldham and Greater Manchester as a centre for Music, Culture, Conferences and Community Events. It will be known as a space that's open for use across all demographics and a space that creates its own identity, a space that is used throughout the day 7 days a week for events of varying scales from small community events to a space for local cultural talent to develop through to commercial conferences and events for 500+ people. The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement is to gain market insight on the vision and business plan for the space and how the commercial and legal relationship between the Council and Operator could be structured. Key Output:  Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity  Ensure that the requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable  Gain insight and feedback on commercial operating structures  Gain insight and feedback on commercial and contracting strategies  Gain insight into the outline business case for the Oldham Events Space  Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) Additional information: Additional information about the project, along with a pre market questionnaire is available on the ProContract portal under reference DN655945. https://procontract.due-north.com Responses are to be received electronically via the ProContract portal, no later than Monday 13th March 2023 @ 10am.

Oldham Council currently commissions an external provider to deliver supported living services for people with complex mental health needs in their own home environment. The current arrangements for delivery of these services ends in September 2023 and we are aiming to confirm continued service delivery with a successful provider from 1st October 2023 following a procurement exercise. Prior to going out to a tender process, we are holding a market engagement event on Monday 13th March 2023, virtually via Microsoft Teams, and would like to invite interested providers to attend. Please refer to the Council's e-tendering portal 'The CHEST' (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) for further information.

Oldham Council are undertaking this preliminary market engagement to consult with potential Operators to inform our approach to the procurement and selection of an Operator for the new Oldham Events Space being created within the Spindles redevelopment. The vision for the new Oldham Events Space is to create a new Events Space that will be known across Oldham and Greater Manchester as a centre for Music, Culture, Conferences and Community Events. It will be known as a space that's open for use across all demographics and a space that creates its own identity, a space that is used throughout the day 7 days a week for events of varying scales from small community events to a space for local cultural talent to develop through to commercial conferences and events for 500+ people. The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement is to gain market insight on the vision and business plan for the space and how the commercial and legal relationship between the Council and Operator could be structured. Key Output:  Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity  Ensure that the requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable  Gain insight and feedback on commercial operating structures  Gain insight and feedback on commercial and contracting strategies  Gain insight into the outline business case for the Oldham Events Space  Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) Additional information: Additional information about the project, along with a pre market questionnaire is available on the ProContract portal under reference DN655945. https://procontract.due-north.com Responses are to be received electronically via the procontract portal and no later than Friday 10th March 2023 @ 12 Noon.