Tender

Marine Lake Events Centre, Southport - Operator Procurement

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jan 2022 at 11:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Marine Lake Events Centre, Southport - Operator Procurement," which aims to secure a long-term operating partner for the newly developed Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport, England. The tender is currently active and is classified under the CPV codes for exhibition, fair, and congress organisation services, as well as facilities management and entertainment services. The competitive dialogue procurement method is being utilised, with the tender period ending on 28th February 2022. The estimated contract value is £215 million, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2025, lasting until 1st December 2050.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, facilities operation, and entertainment services. Organisations that are capable of contributing to the design process and fit-out of the venue, and that possess experience in long-term lease arrangements, would be well-suited to participate. The initiative aims to create a distinctive entertainment and business events venue that will drive economic impact in Southport, making it an attractive prospect for companies eager to expand their footprint in the services associated with large-scale events and leisure activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marine Lake Events Centre, Southport - Operator Procurement

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to procure an experienced and qualified operator to manage the future Marine Lake Events Centre, to be developed by the Council. The Council's preferred deal structure is a long-term lease arrangement. This is an exciting opportunity for an organisation to partner with the Council. The vision for the project is as follows: "To transform the MLEC into a high quality, distinctive entertainment and business events venue capable of providing exceptional experiences to audiences and users. It will be an anchor for the Waterfront redevelopment, retaining and attracting visitors and driving economic impact for Southport". The Council is seeking to: - Procure a long-term operating partner (25 years to a maximum of 40 years) - Engage an operator to contribute to the design process, venue fit-out and then the long-term operation of the facility - Secure an operator on a Fully Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease basis if possible-this is the target though the Council will consider alternatives - Secure an operating partner for the MLEC and potentially wider facilities on site. Please Note: Any documentation associated with the tender which is made available at SQ stage is in draft form therefore is subject to change when it comes to final publication at Dialogue stage. Please also note that the estimated contract value is based on the venue turnover across the maximum contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00fb0332-d618-49fb-8aff-5437f7618cbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46f8be8-d9d4-457a-87ab-13f5ceb5c408
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79993100 - Facilities management services

92300000 - Entertainment services

92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2050 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Magee
Contact Email
chris.magee@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519344069

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

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