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NCC856 Contract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub

Northumberland County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2023 at 15:07

Award Notice
Tender

28 Oct 2022 at 15:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northumberland County Council has awarded a contract for an operator for the Blyth Culture Centre Hub. The project is part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme and involves developing a 2000m2 Culture Hub in Blyth Town Centre. The facility will include a cinema, multi-purpose space, studio space, and cafe. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is currently active. The contract was signed on 20th January 2023, and Jam Jar Cinema C.I.C has been selected as the operator. Construction is set to start in 2023, with completion expected in Autumn 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry to operate the Blyth Culture Centre Hub. Suitable businesses would need expertise in cinema operations, event management, food and beverage provision, and community engagement. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair competition among suppliers. Interested businesses should align their proposals with the award criteria, including financial models and service delivery strategies outlined in the tender requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC856 Contract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub

Notice Description

As part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council are developing a flagship 2000m2, 2-storey 'Culture Hub' facility (Culture Hub) in the heart of Blyth Town Centre and has appointed an organisation to operate the facility as a single entity, on a commercial basis. As the award is an operator concession the value is an estimate based on financial information submitted in the successful bid.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council are developing a flagship 2000m2, 2-storey 'Culture Hub' facility (Culture Hub) in the heart of Blyth Town Centre and are invited tenders from organisations who can operate the facility as a single entity, on a commercial basis. Informed by extensive Feasibility and Demand studies and community engagement, the Culture Hub will provide 3 Screen Cinema, a Multi-Purpose Space and Studio Space for functions and performances, a Creative Play Space, Cafe and all ancillary functions. It will be an accessible facility to appeal to a broad spectrum of users, creating a focal point for local communities and visitors. The opportunity covers all functions within the building with the exception of the Creative Play Space. The Culture Hub (The subject of this Procurement) is one part of the PS70m Blyth Town Investment Plan supported by Town Deal, Future High Street Fund, Northumberland County Council and NTCA. This will deliver a range of significant projects in Blyth, including an Energy Central Campus, Hotel and public realm/street improvements to better connect and link the town to the Port. Construction of the Culture Hub will begin later in 2023 with completion in Autumn 2024. Prior to the submission of the formal planning application and construction commencing, the Operator will be engaged in the detailed design stages (RIBA Stage 3 onwards) to ensure the building is fit for purpose.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037d54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030624-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Depending on take up of available extensions to the contract, the earliest anticipated date for further notice is January 2029 and the latest anticipated date is January 2039.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northumberland County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Postcode Area
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Jam Jar Cinema C.I.C

Further Information

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