Planning

Soft Market Testing on potential future procurement options for the Electric Theatre

GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Guildford Borough Council is conducting a soft market testing process titled "Soft Market Testing on potential future procurement options for the Electric Theatre". This initiative is part of the planning stage aimed at securing the future of this important entertainment venue located in Guildford, England. The engagement end date for interested parties to submit their interest is set for 23rd February 2018, with the procurement expected to take place following consultations scheduled from July to September 2016. The industry category for this procurement process is Arts-facility operation services.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for operators in the entertainment sector to engage with the Guildford Borough Council regarding the management and operational strategies for The Electric Theatre. Businesses involved in theatre operations, community event programming, and arts facility management will find this procurement particularly relevant. The Council expresses a preference for operators who can deliver a balanced programme that meets community demand while ensuring financial sustainability, thereby allowing for potential collaborations and partnerships in this vibrant cultural space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing on potential future procurement options for the Electric Theatre

Notice Description

Guildford Borough Council wishes to secure a strong vibrant future for The Electric Theatre. It is an important entertainment venue in the town and provides a prominent facility for community theatre. We recognise that a skilled operator must have sufficient headroom to put together a commercially sustainable programme of entertainments for which there is strong demand. Alongside this, we would like to see the venue remain as a performing arts facility with community use. This was agreed by the Council's Executive in April 2016 and the report can be found here: http://www2.guildford.gov.uk/councilmeetings/documents/s4920/Item%2006%20-%20Electric%20Theatre%20and%20YAT%20Working%20Group.pdf. Following a public consultation around the future operation of the Theatre 'community use' has been identified largely as 'performances, theatre, festivals and education'. We wish to consult skilled operators in this field as to how these aims can be balanced for The Electric Theatre in the future. To this end, we are conducting soft market testing to garner your views on these aspects plus other important considerations including the procurement route. Thus, the Council may choose a concession or lease route to secure the future of the Theatre. We are keen to control your financial and time involvement in bidding for the work, but at the same time believe that a procurement route with the opportunity to talk about risks which worry you and to give the opportunity to negotiate, would give a better result for both parties. Amanda Hargreaves will be project managing the procurement process on behalf of the Council. She has left her previous role of General Manager of The Electric Theatre and is no longer involved in its day to day operation. Her focus is solely on delivering a fair and open procurement process for the Theatre. Applying If you would like to see us to discuss this opportunity then please write, in no more than one thousand words, describing your interest in the procurement, your past experience in the field and the points you would like to discuss. We plan to undertake soft market testing on 3 consecutive days which will occur close to the centre of Guildford in the date range between July and September. Each party would have two hours with a common agenda and the meeting will be held in Guildford. If you are not seen please rest assured that this will not disadvantage you in any forthcoming formal procurement. All parties that express an interest will receive feedback from the soft market testing event before an Official Journal of the European Union notice is published (marking the start of the formal procurement procedure). Please send your submission to amanda.hargreaves@guildford.gov.uk [Project Manager] and vincent.hunt@guildford.gov.uk [Procurement] by 6th July 2016. Any clarification questions to these e- mail addresses please.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e154f616-688b-40c2-b9f7-f868e0b1c93f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Further Information

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