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Invitation to tender: lease and management of a community hub in Broad Green (West Croydon)
Deadline: 12pm 16 May 2025
The Pavilion, London Road
On behalf of Big Local Broad Green, Local Trust is seeking an organisation to take on a long-term lease and management of a new community hub on London Road, Broad Green.
The Pavillion is a key legacy project of Big Local Broad Green (BLBG), a 10-year initiative which has seen £1m invested into the Broad Green area since 2016. The Pavilion will become a vibrant and inclusive community space, delivering services and activities collaboratively with a range of local stakeholders for the benefit of Broad Green residents long into the future.
Broad Green and the surrounding area of West Croydon has a rich history of voluntary and community sector activity led by strong and credible community partners. Local Trust, in collaboration with the residents of BLBG, now seeks a locally rooted organisation with strong community connections to take on the long-term lease and management of The Pavilion and surrounding community garden.
The successful organisation must demonstrate experience in delivering community services and activities within the Broad Green area of West Croydon. Crucially, they must also be committed to realising the vision of transforming the Pavilion into a dynamic and thriving community space, which supports the residents of Broad Green to feel connected, resilient to change and proud to live in the area.
Examples of types of services expected
Community activities for all age commensurate with the available size of the Pavilion building and garden space and within the guidance provided in the lease. All activities/services would need to satisfy relevant risk assessment and safeguarding processes and will be the sole responsibility of the successful tenderer.
Activities therefore could include but not limited to:
- Social and recreational projects
- Educational activities
- Small group classes
- Health and wellbeing sessions
- Arts and crafts sessions
- Fitness and exercise
- Family activities
Arthens, from the BLBG Steering Group, a long-term resident of Broad Green, said: “This has been a long time coming and we have been eagerly awaiting the legacy of our work over the last several years come to life. The Pavilion will be a fantastic opportunity to bring communities together and provide much-needed services.”
Claudia, from the BLBG Steering Group, said: “We are looking forward to seeing much-needed community activities that are open to all and encourage all ages to take part. We are keen to support the work of the new organisation and help our communities access good quality services from the Pavilion and surrounding community garden.”
For more information and bidding details, please see:
Invitation To Tender
We will be organising informal (market engagement) drop-in sessions based on demand. These will take place at The Hub, Keeley Road, Croydon, CR0. If you are interested to know more, please email using the below address.
Registering your interest
Prospective bidders are encouraged to register their interest by contacting hello@biglocalbroadgreen.org.
This will ensure you receive timely updates on clarification questions, official responses, and any amendments to the submission process.
Clarification questions
All questions relating to the tendering process should be sent to hello@biglocalbroadgreen.org
Deadline for full submission is: 12pm 16 May 2025
The deadline for clarification questions is three clear working days before the tender submission deadline. Responses to the questions will be provided within two working days of questions being submitted.
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