Operating Partner(s) for schemes in Millom

Tender description

Cumberland Council are seeking an operator partner for two town deal funded projects in Millom. This may be a single operator for both facilities, or two separate operators. The Iron Line - a scheme that will see the uniquely beautiful sea wall and coastal lagoon off the coast of Millom sensitively enhanced to form an inspirational and fully inclusive route across RSPB Hodbarrow with upwards of 7km of walking and cycling routes to be enhanced as part of the project. A new welcome centre will be created, incorporating a café/bar, retail space and multi use events room alongside adjacent parking for around 80 vehicles. Arts and Enterprise Centre – part of the Reactivating Heritage Buildings projects will see the creation of an Arts and Enterprise Centre within the former NatWest bank building, which will include a cafe and exhibition space, a co-working space for businesses to collaborate and share knowledge, a makers market area, a retail display area, a start-up enterprise space, studios and workshops. In order for us to understand what the market can offer at this stage, we are asking a number of questions for suppliers to respond to during the early market engagement exercise. Following the soft market testing the intention is to commence a formal procurement process. Please note that responding to this questionnaire does not guarantee any future work or progression in the tender process. Keywords: multi-use events room , cafe, commercial, operator