Tender

Playhouse, Whitley Bay Operator

NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Sep 2024 at 12:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring an operator for the Whitley Bay Playhouse, a 638-seat theatre located in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, England. This procurement, titled "Playhouse, Whitley Bay Operator," falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category (CPV code 92000000). The council is seeking an operator to manage the theatre from July 2025 to June 2040. The tender follows a competitive procedure with negotiation, with a tender submission deadline set for 31 October 2024.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the cultural services sector, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The successful operator will be well-positioned to enhance the cultural offerings of North Tyneside by managing a key local venue that supports both amateur and professional performances. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses with experience in theatre management, community engagement, and event planning to establish a long-term partnership with the local authority and contribute to the region’s cultural landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Playhouse, Whitley Bay Operator

Notice Description

The Whitley Bay Playhouse is situated at Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. The Playhouse is a 638-seat single auditorium theatre which underwent redevelopment in 2008 to bring the sound, lighting, seating and customer experience up to modern standards. The site has been the basis for a theatre in the town for over 100 years and continues to be integral to the cultural and tourism offer of the area. The Authority owns the freehold of the Playhouse and surrounding car parks. The Playhouse is an integral part of the cultural plan for the Borough's services to residents of North Tyneside and it also appeals to tourists and visitors to the area. The facility also supports the activities of local amateur dramatic organisation and provides a platform for performance for a range of schools in the Borough. Key stakeholders in the Playhouse are North Tyneside Council, North Tyneside residents, local schools and local cultural organisations. The Playhouse has been managed under an Operating Agreement initiated in September 2009 and scheduled to terminate in June 25. The Authority is seeking to procure an operator to deliver services at the theatre from July 2025 for a further 15-year period. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2fd15b5a-c771-ef11-812f-005056b64545&p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3830873-dd36-4436-8dac-bb898de18fc2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ffa701e-6e99-4c8b-991b-acb9492bf311
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 procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2040 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 TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Judith Robson
Contact Email
judith.robson@northtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1916435660

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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