Project Details
IPW… was appointed by Sheffield City Council in 2022 to assist the Council to procure an operating partner for the historic c2,300 capacity Sheffield City Hall. A new operator was required to replace the incumbent operator Sheffield City Trust (SCT), when it hands back a portfolio of leisure and entertainment facilities to the Council at the end of 2024.
IPW… initially undertook a Soft Market Testing exercise to establish the likely level of market interest in the opportunity. The outcomes of this exercise fed into the development of a Procurement Strategy for the project.
IPW… produced a business plan for the City Hall to feed into the Council’s financial planning and strategic decision making in relation to the transfer of the City Hall (as part of a wider portfolio of facilities) from SCT to the Council.
IPW… has supported the Council in the delivery of a successful Competitive Dialogue procurement process, that has led to the selection of ASM Global as its new operator. The resulting deal will ensure the successful operation of this iconic venue for many years to come.