Planning

Newport Roman Villa Soft Market Testing

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Mar 2021 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council is initiating a tender process for the "Newport Roman Villa Soft Market Testing", aimed at exploring options for the management and operation of the Newport Roman Villa. This project, classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, is located in Newport, UK. Currently in the planning stage, the deadline for interested parties to respond is set for 28 May 2021 at 12:00. The council is particularly interested in dialogue with organisations that possess relevant experience in managing similar cultural heritage facilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heritage and cultural services, particularly those with a proven track record in museum management and visitor engagement. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to enhance the villa's profile and increase visitor numbers will be well-positioned to compete. The council seeks a partner capable of managing the facility at no cost to the authority, while maintaining museum accreditation and developing the site's educational value. This engagement marks a valuable opportunity for businesses to contribute to the cultural landscape of the Isle of Wight while potentially expanding their operations in public service delivery.

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Notice Title

Newport Roman Villa Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Newport Roman Villa was discovered in 1926 on the Isle of Wight and is frequently quoted as being 'the finest surviving Roman bath suite in southern England'. The well-preserved remains are of a late Romano-British farmhouse built around 270 AD. Newport Roman Villa is a Scheduled Ancient Monument this gives the site legal protection and ensures that any works must be approved by Historic England. The villa was opened to visitors in 1929 and given by the Millgate family into the custody of the Isle of Wight County Council in 1961. In 1981 Newport Roman Villa was improved and extended to include a small museum an activity room and a Roman garden. The site is open to the public from Easter to September. It is accessible to school parties and groups throughout the year by appointment and opens in October and February half terms to host family activity days. The site receives on average 5,000 visitors per annum. Newport Roman Villa is popular with local and mainland schools welcoming 700 children yearly. The site hosts 10 inclusive community days each year, which are family friendly and low cost. In 2019/20 the Villa welcomed 1,900 visitors to these events. The council is seeking to engage the market to determine whether a future procurement exercise is viable and to identify options for the future management and operation, to include the feasibility of extending the facility to maximise user numbers and engagement. It is essential that an interested partner is able to demonstrate a successful track record in the management and development of similar heritage/cultural facilities. The council is keen to explore the market's ability and preferences to offer innovative solutions and support the delivery of the following objectives: - * External management and operation of the Roman Villa at no cost to the council * Maintain museum accreditation with a demonstrable commitment to continuous improvement * Maintain the facility for public benefit while enhancing its national and international profile * Maintain trusted and positive relationships with local collectors * Improve the Roman Villa's value and use as an educational resource, increasing annual numbers form visiting schools * Maintain the Roman Villa accredited status ensuring it is profitable and fit for purpose facility * Care for the physical fabric of the Villa, implement a continual programme of maintenance to ensure that it does not degrade * Increase facility usage numbers as well as visitors to Newport The soft market test is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or the council. It is not part of a formal procurement process and the council is not committed to carrying out such a process. The soft market test will provide an opportunity for interested parties to have a time limited meeting with council officers if they so wish. Dialogue at this stage will be limited to information that is currently available within the public domain. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to share any confidential information at this stage. Viewings will be available upon request. The deadline for responses in 28 May 2021 at 12:00.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Newport Roman Villa was discovered in 1926 on the Isle of Wight and is frequently quoted as being 'the finest surviving Roman bath suite in southern England'. The well-preserved remains are of a late Romano-British farmhouse built around 270 AD. Newport Roman Villa is a Scheduled Ancient Monument this gives the site legal protection and ensures that any works must be approved by Historic England. The villa was opened to visitors in 1929 and given by the Millgate family into the custody of the Isle of Wight County Council in 1961. In 1981 Newport Roman Villa was improved and extended to include a small museum an activity room and a Roman garden. The site is open to the public from Easter to September. It is accessible to school parties and groups throughout the year by appointment and opens in October and February half terms to host family activity days. The site receives on average 5,000 visitors per annum. Newport Roman Villa is popular with local and mainland schools welcoming 700 children yearly. The site hosts 10 inclusive community days each year, which are family friendly and low cost. In 2019/20 the Villa welcomed 1,900 visitors to these events. The council is seeking to engage the market to determine whether a future procurement exercise is viable and to identify options for the future management and operation, to include the feasibility of extending the facility to maximise user numbers and engagement. It is essential that an interested partner is able to demonstrate a successful track record in the management and development of similar heritage/cultural facilities. The council is keen to explore the market's ability and preferences to offer innovative solutions and support the delivery of the following objectives: - * External management and operation of the Roman Villa at no cost to the council * Maintain museum accreditation with a demonstrable commitment to continuous improvement * Maintain the facility for public benefit while enhancing its national and international profile * Maintain trusted and positive relationships with local collectors * Improve the Roman Villa's value and use as an educational resource, increasing annual numbers form visiting schools * Maintain the Roman Villa accredited status ensuring it is profitable and fit for purpose facility * Care for the physical fabric of the Villa, implement a continual programme of maintenance to ensure that it does not degrade * Increase facility usage numbers as well as visitors to Newport The soft market test is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or the council. It is not part of a formal procurement process and the council is not committed to carrying out such a process. The soft market test will provide an opportunity for interested parties to have a time limited meeting with council officers if they so wish. Dialogue at this stage will be limited to information that is currently available within the public domain. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to share any confidential information at this stage. Viewings will be available upon request. The deadline for responses in 28 May 2021 at 12:00.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029834
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004311-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Theresa Ellis
Contact Email
theresa.ellis@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1983821000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

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