Longbarn Community Hub - Operator

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  "date": "2026-07-08T14:45:51+01:00",
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    "id": "GB-PPON-PGZW-1429-QQZQ",
    "name": "Trafford Council"
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    "title": "Longbarn Community Hub - Operator",
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    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
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    "description": "Longford Park is Trafford's largest public park and a designated conservation area which is undergoing a major multi‑million‑pound restoration and improvement programme led by Trafford Council. The initiative is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), forming part of an overall £6 million investment into the park.\nThe project is built around improving Longford Park for people, wildlife, and heritage. Its key aims include:\n•\tHeritage Restoration\n•\tBiodiversity & Nature\n•\tFacilities & Public Realm Upgrades\n•\tCommunity Engagement & Wellbeing\nPart of the project will involve the restoration of the park's Longbarn, for use as a community hub . We are carrying out `soft market testing' as outlined below, to determine current interest levels in the market in managing and operating the Longbarn.\nTrafford Council seeks an experienced operator to manage the Longbarn Community Hub in Longford Park. \nThe Longbarn is a heritage building in Longford Park, currently undergoing restoration, that will offer flexible spaces for volunteering, learning, arts & culture, health & wellbeing and community participation. The successful organisation will be responsible for ensuring that its operation meets the terms of the lease and agreed KPIs, reporting to Trafford Council and hiring the space out to other organisations. The building will also act as a hub for information and enhancement of the park's visitor experience.\nThe development of the Longbarn will reuse the existing building fabric sustainably with scope for a more sensitive and sustainable retrofit.\nLease proposed:10-year term, subject to negotiation and discussion with the selected operator.\nThe appointed operator will be responsible for maintaining the Longbarn to an appropriate standard throughout the duration of the lease. \nThe operator will be responsible for all repairs and maintenance of the Longbarn's internal and external areas, including statutory compliance.\nTHIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION\nThis Soft Market Test is intended to allow interested organisations with relevant experience to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or the Council.",
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      "name": "Trafford Council",
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      "address": {
        "region": "UKD34",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Manchester",
        "postalCode": "M32 0TH",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road"
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        "email": "procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk"
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  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
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        "id": "064291-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064291-2026",
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        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-07-08T14:45:51+01:00"
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    "milestones": [
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        "id": "engagement",
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        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-08-05T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "The Soft Market Test document will be issued via The Chest (project ID DN821638). Further details of the requirements can be found in the documents attached to the opportunity. To register interest in the opportunity and respond, suppliers will need to register on The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/\nInterested suppliers are required to complete the company information form and a short questionnaire. Suppliers who complete and return the questionnaire may be invited to meet with Council representatives to discuss its requirements.\nThe questionnaire should be returned via The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ by Wednesday 5th August 12pm.\nIf Suppliers have any questions about this soft market test, such questions should be submitted to the Council using the 'Question and Answer' facility within the opportunity advertised on The Chest.\nA copy of the question and a copy of the written reply may be circulated to all Suppliers, with anonymity of the Supplier preserved. Suppliers must not raise questions through any other channels, including emails direct to the Council or to STAR Procurement. No questions will be responded to, other than those raised through The Chest as described above.\nWe encourage your participation in this soft market testing exercise, but must emphasise that your involvement in this exercise will not carry any commercial advantage in any ensuing procurement process.\nNo information provided in response to this soft market testing exercise will be used in any evaluation of any subsequent response to a procurement exercise."
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