Tenders/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - LEASE FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE FORMER TALLEGALLA SCHOOL

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - LEASE FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE FORMER TALLEGALLA SCHOOL

City of Ipswich

Published: Jun 25, 2026

Updated: Jun 27, 2026

Source: vendorpanel_au

About This Opportunity

This is a concession contract in the culture and heritage and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Heritage Preservation. Located in Australia, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 6, 2026.

Published through VendorPanel Public Tenders, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for concession in the culture and heritage sector. Concession contracts involve the operation or management of public assets or services, typically requiring significant financial capacity and operational expertise. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Ipswich City Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitable community organisations to manage and activate the former Tallegalla School for heritage or historical or cultural purposes.

The Trustee Lease will be offered for a minimum term of five (5) years, with the potential to extend up to twenty (20) years. The final lease duration will be determined based on the strength and depth of the business plan submitted as part of the Expression of Interest.

The former Tallegalla School is located at 2 Tallegalla Two Tree Hill Road, Tallegalla and described as Lot 557 on CC3651 on SP248764. The site consists of;

• one main school building,

• a two bedroom highset dwelling

• two separate storage buildings

• separate toilet block

• open covered area

• water tanks

• ½ court

• car park

• an oval.

This Expression of Interest provides an opportunity for community organisations to...

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from VendorPanel Public Tenders and was originally published on June 25, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About City of Ipswich

City of Ipswich has issued 15 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Urban Development & Housing, and Culture, Heritage & Tourism. All notices are published for Australia. Notices are distributed via VendorPanel Public Tenders. Most recent publication: June 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Australia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit VendorPanel Public Tenders to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 6, 2026. You have 40 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by City of Ipswich in Australia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Concession contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.