The tender is for a community organization to lease the Pioneer Shire Building for a creative arts hub. The deadline for submission is March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for January 14, 2026. Communications regarding the procurement process must be submitted to VendorPanel no later than four calendar days prior to the time stated in item 4. Tenders must be valid for 90 calendar days after the submission deadline. Complaints regarding the procurement process should be directed to complaints@mackay. qld. gov. au.
The tender document outlines evaluation criteria, including the organization's profile, activation concept, collaborative use, community benefit, and heritage value. Evaluation criteria weighting optional organisations profile 25 tenders should include: a brief history of the applicants organisation b membership details provide numbers of current members and membership for previous three years c aims and objectives of the applicant organisation d financial capacity in the establishing and maintaining of the premises for its intended use e demonstrated experience within the creative arts sector f provide references or letters of support from community partners or stakeholders and g provide evidence of the applicants incorporated association status and core committee details. activating community creative arts hub 25 tenders should include: a their concept and vision for activation of the community creative arts hub b demonstration of the benefit to the community in activating a multiarts facility with studios, rehearsal spaces, workshop spaces, and exhibition spaces c demonstrate alignment with councils arts culture strategy. part 1 2request for tender. docx page 1 collaborative use 20 tenders should include: a describe the organisations capacity and approach to shared use of the facility. b include how the space will be made available to local creative practitioners and community groups through hire or partnership arrangements. c provide written acknowledgement of willingness to collaborate with other users and stakeholders. community benefit 15 tenders should include: a demonstration of any benefit to the community in relation to becoming the successful lessee b proposed annual rent in line with councils community leasing policy. heritage value 15 tenders should include: a acknowledgement that the leased building is included in the queensland heritage register and b a formal statement confirming that no proposed activities or modifications will compromise or diminish the buildings heritage significance.
The tender is only open to community organizations that are incorporated associations. he tender for the community creative arts hub is only open to community organisations that are incorporated associations in line with our community leasing policy.
A mandatory site inspection is required. briefing or site details maximum mandatory rsvp inspection: attendees date: wednesday, 14 na yes rsvp to january 2026 ***@***. *. * no time: 1: 00pm to 2: 00pm v. au by 2: 00pm tuesday, 13 january 2026 location: 1 wood street
The deadline for supplier queries is March 24, 2026, at 09:00 PM E. South America Standard Time. supplier query cutoff tuesday 24 march 2026 09: 00 pm e. south america standard time