Tender

Operator for the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Sep 2024 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council (NSC) is actively seeking an experienced and successful venue operator to manage the redeveloped Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare. This tender, classified under "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" (CPV code: 92000000), is currently at the tender stage and will run until 4th October 2024. Located on the beach at Marine Parade, the Tropicana is undergoing major refurbishments funded by the UK government and aims to increase its capacity to over 5,000 visitors. The selected operator will lease the site under a 20+ year agreement and will be expected to provide an exciting year-round entertainment programme in the newly refurbished venue.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in venue operations, cultural programming, and event management. Companies with a strong track record in managing entertainment venues can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and gain visibility through a high-profile location. Additionally, businesses offering related services such as repair and maintenance, bar management, catering, and non-residential property services will find valuable opportunities for supplementary contracts under the same project. The successful operator will not only contribute to the cultural vibrancy of Weston-super-Mare but also benefit from the increased footfall and business activities the refurbished Tropicana will attract.

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Notice Title

Operator for the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare

Notice Description

North Somerset Council (NSC) is seeking to procure, by way of a concession, an experienced and successful venue operator to manage the redeveloped Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Somerset Council (NSC) is seeking to procure, by way of a concession, an experienced and successful venue operator to manage the redeveloped Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare. NSC is seeking a long-term operator to lease the site following a major refurbishment project under a 20+ year lease. The Tropicana is uniquely located on the beach at Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1BE. The Tropicana is an iconic landmark in Weston-super-Mare, currently operated by the council; hosting over 100 events a year and attracting 50,000 people in the indoor gallery and outdoor arena. The venue most recently hosted internationally acclaimed art installations Banksy's Dismaland and the SEEMONSTER. Following funding from the UK government, the refurbishment project will increase the whole site's capacity to over 5,000; rebuild a new highly flexible, purpose-built indoor event space with a minimum capacity of 1,000; introduce sustainable energy and operating systems and make major repairs and improvements to the heritage promenade building and outdoor arena. Designs by award winning architecture firm RCKa will be submitted for planning approval in October 2024. The Council has also recently applied for an additional capital grant from the Arts Council of PS2m capital and PS700k revenue to contribute to cultural activity on site, should it be successful. The new operator will have significant experience in operating successful entertainment venues to provide an exciting programme of year-round entertainment in the newly refurbished venue to attract visitors to the seafront and help raise the profile of Weston-super-Mare as an ideal town to live, visit, work and invest. The Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 ("CCR") apply to this contract. This tender opportunity is available on the Supplying the South West procurement portal at https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049764
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027998-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

70 - Real estate services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

55410000 - Bar management services

55520000 - Catering services

70332000 - Non-residential property services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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