Planning

Swindon Theatres (Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre) Soft Market Testing

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Feb 2023 at 16:56

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Feb 2023 at 15:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Swindon Borough Council has initiated a soft market testing exercise for the full management and delivery of services at the Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre. The exercise aims to engage organisations interested in taking on the sole management of both venues. The deadline for participation is 13th March 2023, providing an opportunity for interested businesses to explore potential future procurement opportunities in the cultural event organisation and building and facilities management services sectors.

This tender by Swindon Borough Council presents a chance for businesses specializing in cultural event organisation and building and facilities management services to showcase their capabilities. The soft market testing questionnaire will help the Council gather intelligence on market interest and needs, informing future competitive procurement exercises. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in cultural and entertainment services are well-suited to participate and potentially secure future contracts with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Swindon Theatres (Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre) Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council is seeking to determine current interest levels in the market for full management and delivery of services of the Wyvern Theatre and the Swindon Arts Centre, we would like to understand, identify and engage with organisations that wish to take on the full management of the venue as sole operators of both the Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre. In preparation for this, it is our intention to a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. Any contracts for services or supplies relating to this exercise may be subject to separate procurement processes in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). This advert relates to a proposed 'soft market testing' exercise only and is NOT a call for competition. All participants in this event shall be responsible for their own costs (including third party costs) and the Contracting Authority shall have no liability to any participant. The purpose of this SMT questionnaire is to gain intelligence on the supply market for Swindon Borough Council's requirements, including information that will help define the most appropriate structure, plan and budget for any potential competitive procurement exercise. The closing date for the return of the SMT questionnaire to the event is 13th March 2023,14:00. For the avoidance of doubt, no information provided in response to this SMT questionnaire will be used by the Council in assessing providers during any future procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84586f33-ccf2-40a3-8300-8303b8dd381c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/196bb94b-95ac-4171-bdf8-67a89daa0de5
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
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

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
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
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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