Tender

Playhouse, Whitley Bay Operator

NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Sep 2024 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Council has initiated a public procurement process to find an operator for the Playhouse in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, falling under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category. The contract, starting in 2024, will span a 15-year period. This competitive procedure with negotiation seeks a service provider to manage performances and facilities at the 638-seat theatre on Marine Avenue, which has been an integral cultural venue for over a century. The deadline for submission is 31 October 2024, and electronic submissions are required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in theatre management, cultural event programming, and facility operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing large cultural venues and a track record of enhancing customer experiences. The long-term nature of the contract offers a stable growth path for businesses capable of leveraging the venue's historical and modern significance to boost local tourism and cultural engagement over the 15-year period.

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Notice Title

Playhouse, Whitley Bay Operator

Notice Description

To programme performances and manage facilities at Playhouse, Whitley Bay for a 15 year period from the commencement of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking to procure a long term operator of the Whitley Bay Playhouse The preferred Tenderer will operate the Whitley Bay Playhouse on a concession basis. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049ab9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029389-2024
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
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
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 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 TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs 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)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

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