All extensions options have been exhausted and the current management agreement for RAC Arena is expiring in June 2026. VenuesWest, who own the venue on behalf of the State of Western Australia are now seeking expressions of interest from experienced and innovative management companies to take on the operational management and content programming of our premier entertainment venue in Perth.
The Manager will be responsible for:
- Hirers, users and promotion
- Corporate products and partnerships
- Catering and merchandise services
View the EOI on Tenders WA
The intended Procurement Process for engaging the Operator comprises the stages as described below. The Procurement Process described is indicative only.
EOI Phase – The EOI phase is the first stage of the Procurement Process for the Management Services for RAC Arena. Respondents are invited to submit an EOI in response to this Invitation. VenuesWest intend to invite Shortlisted Respondents to progress to the RFP Phase of the Procurement Process following the evaluation of the EOIs in accordance with this invitation. Respondents must have responded to the EOI to be included within the RFP Phase. VenuesWest will be preparing a Public Sector Comparator. The shortlisting of Respondents for the RFP Phase will be at the absolute discretion of VenuesWest and will be final and binding.
RFP Phase – RFP’s will be issued to shortlisted Respondents from the EOI process. The specifics of the process will be covered within the RFP documentation.
Negotiations - Following detailed evaluation of Proposals, VenuesWest expect to select one or more Shortlisted Respondents to proceed to negotiations with a view to resolving any remaining technical and commercial issues and executing a final Agreement with a Respondent
Contact roeland.soontiens@venueswest.wa.gov.au for more information.
