Expression of Interest for Old Heath Recreation Ground Community Café

Old Heath Recreation Ground Community Café

Address: Old Heath Road, Colchester CO1 2HE

The purpose of this process is to identify community-based organisations or management groups who wish to take on a lease of the community café in Old Heath.

Organisation / management group specification

• Organisations interested in leasing the property for community use are asked to submit an Expression of Interest.
• This opportunity is open to voluntary, community, social enterprise organisations and charities which are suitably qualified and meet the criteria set out in this brief.
• Proposals by a consortium of community-based organisations are welcomed. These should clearly show who will be responsible for areas such as maintenance, marketing, community liaison and acting as point of contact with the council.
• The tenant should also have:
  • A track record of successfully managing a community building
  • Experience and expertise in financial planning and control
  • A track record of successful fundraising

Expression of Interest requirements

The Expression of Interest must include:

• A completed Expression of Interest Questionnaire (online)
• A Business Plan or other documents to support the funding and costs of the building (submitted at the same time as the questionnaire)

The Expression of Interest Questionnaire must be answered in full, referring to the information supplied in this brief. The expression must show evidence that financial obligations mentioned below can be met.

By seeking expressions of interest from organisations and partnerships, the council is not obliged to accept the best or any offer.