Operating The Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Caerphilly County Borough Council · Wales · up to £1,600,000
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What the buyer wants
Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking an experienced organisation to operate and manage the Blackwood Miners' Institute, a Grade II listed cultural venue. The operator will lead artistic, cultural, community, and commercial activities, ensuring a high-quality programme, community engagement, and financial sustainability.
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
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Services required
- Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
- Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
- Arts-facility operation services
- Recreational-area services
- Dance and performance entertainment services
What you will need to show
- Proven expertise in cultural, arts, heritage, entertainment and venue management — Supplier must demonstrate experience and a strong track record in managing cultural, arts, heritage, entertainment venues and operations.
- Submission of responses per procurement documentation — Tenderers must submit their responses according to the requirements set out in the procurement documents, including addressing evaluation criteria such as quality, financial sustainability, operational capability, and community impact.
Documents to submit
- Initiation to Tender (ITT) Pack
Lots
- Lot 1 (up to £1,600,000)
Key facts
- Buyer: Caerphilly County Borough Council
- Estimated value: up to £1,600,000
- Deadline: 18 November 2026
- Location: Wales
- Published on: Find a Tender
- First seen by Tenderoo: 30 September 2026
- CPV: 70330000, 92520000, 92310000, 92320000, 92330000, 92340000
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