Tender

NCC856 Contract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Oct 2022 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumberland County Council has launched a tender for a £9 million contract to operate the Blyth Culture Centre Hub. This flagship facility is part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, featuring a 3 Screen Cinema, Multi-Purpose Space, Studio Space, and Creative Play Space. The Culture Hub aims to be an accessible focal point for local communities and visitors, with construction starting in 2023 and completion scheduled for Autumn 2024.

This tender opportunity presents an ideal chance for organisations to secure a contract in recreational, cultural, and sporting services. Businesses interested in providing commercial operations for cultural facilities and community engagement are well-suited to compete. The Council, through the ProActis Pro Contract E-tendering portal, is seeking an operator to manage the Culture Hub, with key dates including a tender period ending on November 28, 2022, and a contract period from 2023 to 2040.

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Notice Title

NCC856 Contract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub

Notice Description

As part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council are developing a flagship 2000m2, 2-storey 'Culture Hub' facility (Culture Hub) in the heart of Blyth Town Centre and are inviting tenders from organisations who can operate the facility as a single entity, on a commercial basis. Informed by extensive Feasibility and Demand studies and community engagement, the Culture Hub will provide 3 Screen Cinema, a Multi-Purpose Space and Studio Space for functions and performances, a Creative Play Space, Cafe and all ancillary functions. It will be an accessible facility to appeal to a broad spectrum of users, creating a focal point for local communities and visitors. The opportunity covers all functions within the building with the exception of the Creative Play Space. The Culture Hub (The subject of this Procurement) is one part of the PS70m Blyth Town Investment Plan supported by Town Deal, Future High Street Fund, Northumberland County Council and NTCA. This will deliver a range of significant projects in Blyth, including an Energy Central Campus, Hotel and public realm/street improvements to better connect and link the town to the Port. Construction of the Culture Hub will begin later in 2023 with completion in Autumn 2024. Prior to the submission of the formal planning application and construction commencing, the Operator will be engaged in the detailed design stages (RIBA Stage 3 onwards) to ensure the building is fit for purpose. Additional information: The Council is using the ProActis Pro Contract E-tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. To use the E-tendering portal to compete in the tender process, suppliers must create an account on the system. Once an account has been created suppliers can register interest in this opportunity. The E-tendering portal can be accessed at https://procontract.due-north.com The Council's Procurement department will be holding online events to help any organisations not familiar with the tender process. NB - events will focus on explaining a generic tender process and document set and will not provide any advice specific to the subject of this tender. Events will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Dates/times of the events are as follows: Tuesday 1st November 2022 1-2pm Wednesday 2nd November 2022 5-6pm Thursday 3rd November 2022 8-9am Wednesday 9th November 2022 9-10am Thursday 10th November 2022 4-5pm Interested parties should contact Chris Baty by email with their preferred date(s): Christopher.baty@northumberland.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-077785ea-f640-4396-8f00-f2bd1ce45905
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84ceb3e-4105-4166-8528-e0e84469c45c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
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
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

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