RFT-40 Business Case and Venue Management & Operational Plan Leichhardt Oval

### 🏟️ Tender Overview: Leichhardt Oval Strategic Planning The **Inner West Council** is inviting proposals from qualified consultants to develop a comprehensive **Business Case** and a **Venue Management and Operational Plan** for the iconic **Leichhardt Oval** in New South Wales. #### 📋 Scope of Work Successful bidders will be responsible for: * **Business Case Development:** Creating a robust business case aligned with NSW Government principles, including a qualitative and quantitative socio-economic assessment. * **Operational Strategy:** Designing a Venue Management and Operational Plan that provides strategic direction, governance clarity, and implementation guidance for the facility. * **Model Testing:** Evaluating various management models, including in-house, outsourced, and hybrid structures. * **Stakeholder Engagement:** Consulting with approximately 12–15 key stakeholders, including internal council officers, venue user groups, and peak sporting bodies. #### 💡 Key Requirements * **Target Completion:** The final deliverables are expected by 30 September 2026. * **Expertise Needed:** Consultants should possess strong capabilities in management consulting, financial analysis, and sports facility management. * **Data Access:** The Council will provide available historical revenue and asset data, though consultants are expected to supplement this with market benchmarking. #### 🔍 Search Keywords #LeichhardtOval #InnerWestCouncil #BusinessCase #VenueManagement #SportsFacilityPlanning #ManagementConsulting #NSWGovernment #OperationalPlan #FacilityManagement