Direct award to WSL for World Snooker Championship rights and venue redevelopment.
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Sheffield City Council intends to directly award a contract to World Snooker Limited (WSL) for the exclusive rights to organize, promote, and operate the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. The contract covers WSL's exclusive control over sporting, commercial, media, and venue rights. The estimated value includes £45 million for Crucible Theatre redevelopment, funded by public grants and private donations. The direct award is justified under the Procurement Act 2023 due to WSL's exclusive intellectual property and rights. The contract aims to generate revenue and economic benefits for Sheffield.
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