Tender

Tunbridge Wells General Management Services Panel

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Oct 2021 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process titled "Tunbridge Wells General Management Services Panel" within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry. The tender was released on 21st October 2021, with a deadline for expressions of interest by 12:00pm on 12th November 2021 and completed tender submissions due by 12:00pm on 19th November 2021. The evaluation of submissions will take place the week commencing 22nd November 2021, and the selected contractors are expected to be appointed the following week. This procurement process includes three lots focusing on different performance genres: Musical, Drama, and Other Events, aiming to engage companies that can produce high-quality shows at the Assembly Hall Theatre and the upcoming Amelia Scott facility in Tunbridge Wells.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth within the performing arts sector, particularly for general management companies with expertise in theatre production. Businesses that specialise in creating and managing shows for varying audiences will find this an ideal project to showcase their capabilities. With the Amelia Scott opening in April 2022, contractors involved may also benefit from the anticipated increase in cultural events and public engagement in the area, making it a timely opportunity for those aligning with the council's vision for high-quality entertainment.

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Notice Title

Tunbridge Wells General Management Services Panel

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to appoint a panel of General Management Companies to support our Culture team in producing shows, for a wide range of audiences, for the Assembly Hall Theatre, the Amelia Scott and other related venues and events. Initially this will be focussed on small cast shows, but the team has high-level casting aspirations to ensure that the show is commercially attractive to our audience and has the potential for future life. The Assembly Hall Theatre is a 1000 seat venue in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, just 55 minutes by train from Central London, the theatre prides itself on providing high quality entertainment for a range of audiences. The Amelia Scott is an integrated service facility housing a range of arts, heritage, culture and wellbeing services. The Amelia will open to the public in April 2022 with a festival of showcase activities and events to celebrate its launch.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Musical

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to appoint a panel of General Management Companies to support our Culture team in producing shows, for a wide range of audiences, for the Assembly Hall Theatre, the Amelia Scott and other related venues and events. Initially this will be focussed on small cast shows, but the team has high-level casting aspirations to ensure that the show is commercially attractive to our audience and has the potential for future life. The Assembly Hall Theatre is a 1000 seat venue in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, just 55 minutes by train from Central London, the theatre prides itself on providing high quality entertainment for a range of audiences. The Amelia Scott is an integrated service facility housing a range of arts, heritage, culture and wellbeing services. The Amelia will open to the public in April 2022 with a festival of showcase activities and events to celebrate its launch. Lots: The Theatre and Culture team are looking to ensure that they have expertise available across a range of genres. Therefore, this tender has been split into 3 lots and the Council will appoint the top 3 scoring producers in each lot. Lot 1 - Musical Lot 2 - Drama Lot 3 - Other Events Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Thursday 21st October 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 12th November 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 19th November 2021 Evaluation: w/c Monday 22nd November 2021 Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 29th November 2021

Renewal: This contract will be an initial 1 year contract with 4 optional annual extensions. (1+1+1+1+1).

Lot 2 - Drama

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to appoint a panel of General Management Companies to support our Culture team in producing shows, for a wide range of audiences, for the Assembly Hall Theatre, the Amelia Scott and other related venues and events. Initially this will be focussed on small cast shows, but the team has high-level casting aspirations to ensure that the show is commercially attractive to our audience and has the potential for future life. The Assembly Hall Theatre is a 1000 seat venue in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, just 55 minutes by train from Central London, the theatre prides itself on providing high quality entertainment for a range of audiences. The Amelia Scott is an integrated service facility housing a range of arts, heritage, culture and wellbeing services. The Amelia will open to the public in April 2022 with a festival of showcase activities and events to celebrate its launch. Lots: The Theatre and Culture team are looking to ensure that they have expertise available across a range of genres. Therefore, this tender has been split into 3 lots and the Council will appoint the top 3 scoring producers in each lot. Lot 1 - Musical Lot 2 - Drama Lot 3 - Other Events Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Thursday 21st October 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 12th November 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 19th November 2021 Evaluation: w/c Monday 22nd November 2021 Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 29th November 2021

Renewal: This contract will be an initial 1 year contract with 4 optional annual extensions. (1+1+1+1+1).

Lot 3 - Other Events

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to appoint a panel of General Management Companies to support our Culture team in producing shows, for a wide range of audiences, for the Assembly Hall Theatre, the Amelia Scott and other related venues and events. Initially this will be focussed on small cast shows, but the team has high-level casting aspirations to ensure that the show is commercially attractive to our audience and has the potential for future life. The Assembly Hall Theatre is a 1000 seat venue in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, just 55 minutes by train from Central London, the theatre prides itself on providing high quality entertainment for a range of audiences. The Amelia Scott is an integrated service facility housing a range of arts, heritage, culture and wellbeing services. The Amelia will open to the public in April 2022 with a festival of showcase activities and events to celebrate its launch. Lots: The Theatre and Culture team are looking to ensure that they have expertise available across a range of genres. Therefore, this tender has been split into 3 lots and the Council will appoint the top 3 scoring producers in each lot. Lot 1 - Musical Lot 2 - Drama Lot 3 - Other Events Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Thursday 21st October 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 12th November 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 19th November 2021 Evaluation: w/c Monday 22nd November 2021 Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 29th November 2021

Renewal: This contract will be an initial 1 year contract with 4 optional annual extensions. (1+1+1+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eec4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026455-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Louisa Coley
Contact Email
louisa.coley@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892526121

Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ46 West Kent

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

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