Tender

Operator for the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Sep 2024 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council (NSC) is inviting tenders for an experienced venue operator to manage the redeveloped Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare under a 20+ year lease. This concession contract, following a major refurbishment project, aims to enhance the venue capacity and facilities significantly. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 4 October 2024. The project, which falls under the category of Repair and Maintenance Services, and Recreational, Cultural, and Sporting Services, will kick off on 1 March 2026. Located at Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1BE, the site will feature increased capacity, sustainable energy systems, and improved infrastructure under designs by RCKa, pending planning approval in October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the entertainment and venue management sectors to expand their operations. Firms with a strong track record in running successful venues can leverage this opportunity to be part of a high-profile project that aims to boost tourism and cultural activities in Weston-super-Mare. The procurement method is competitive dialogue, which enables detailed discussions to refine the final offer, favouring businesses adept at providing a broad range of event services and sustainable operations. The tender process welcomes applications from SMEs, ensuring inclusivity for smaller enterprises to compete and grow through this substantial public contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operator for the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare

Notice Description

North Somerset Council (NSC) is seeking to procure, by way of a concession, an experienced and successful venue operator to manage the redeveloped Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare. NSC is seeking a long-term operator to lease the site following a major refurbishment project under a 20+ year lease. The Tropicana is uniquely located on the beach at Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1BE. The Tropicana is an iconic landmark in Weston-super-Mare, currently operated by the council; hosting over 100 events a year and attracting 50,000 people in the indoor gallery and outdoor arena. The venue most recently hosted internationally acclaimed art installations Banksy's Dismaland and the SEEMONSTER. Following funding from the UK government, the refurbishment project will increase the whole site's capacity to over 5,000; rebuild a new highly flexible, purpose-built indoor event space with a minimum capacity of 1,000; introduce sustainable energy and operating systems and make major repairs and improvements to the heritage promenade building and outdoor arena. Designs by award winning architecture firm RCKa will be submitted for planning approval in October 2024. The Council has also recently applied for an additional capital grant from the Arts Council of PS2m capital and PS700k revenue to contribute to cultural activity on site, should it be successful. The new operator will have significant experience in operating successful entertainment venues to provide an exciting programme of year-round entertainment in the newly refurbished venue to attract visitors to the seafront and help raise the profile of Weston-super-Mare as an ideal town to live, visit, work and invest. The Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 ("CCR") apply to this contract. This tender opportunity is available on the Supplying the South West procurement portal at https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe5970f-dee2-4633-aabf-61156b7d2495
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 dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

70 - Real estate services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

70332000 - Non-residential property services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2046 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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