Planning

Thornton Little Theatre - Soft Market Test

WYRE COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Sep 2023 at 14:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wyre Council, the buying organisation, has initiated a tender titled "Thornton Little Theatre - Soft Market Test" in the real estate services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. The engagement end date is set for October 31, 2023, with a deadline for written responses by 12 noon on 31st October. The location of the procurement is in England, with a specific address in POULTON-LE-FYLDE (postal code: FY67PU).

This tender by Wyre Council presents an opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, to collaborate on developing a commercial business plan for operating Thornton Little Theatre. Businesses interested in providing real estate services and other community, social, and personal services can participate in this soft market test to engage with council officers, view the facility, and submit responses by the specified deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thornton Little Theatre - Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Wyre Council is launching a soft market test to explore options for the future operation of Thornton Little Theatre. Our aspiration is to collaborate with an organisation who can develop a commercial business plan to operate the facility, whilst also being able to offer access to the local cultural and community groups who currently use the facility. Interested parties are invited to request a meeting with council officers to learn more and arrange for a viewing of the facility before Monday 2 October. The deadline for written responses is 12 noon on 31st October.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29013611-e0b1-4b9c-9269-5677ea0d9c69
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WYRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POULTON-LE-FYLDE
Postcode
FY6 7PU
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wyre
Electoral Ward
Breck
Westminster Constituency
Fylde

Further Information

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