Tender

Canada Water Theatre Management Contract

SOUTHWARK COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Mar 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

Southwark Council is seeking an operator for the Canada Water Theatre through an open procurement process. This contract involves managing the theatre from January 2026 for five years, with a potential two-year extension. The procurement, under the services category, focuses on recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 11th April 2025 and tender submission closing on 20th June 2025. Located in London, this procurement promises a contract value of £110,000 annually, totalling £132,000 gross over the initial period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recreational and cultural services industry. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, especially those with expertise in theatre or venue management. With a focus on quality, social value, viability and management, and budget value, businesses adept in these areas will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their operations and gain a foothold in the public sector. The open and below-threshold competition, along with the detailed award criteria, ensures a level playing field for well-prepared and capable organisations.

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Notice Title

Canada Water Theatre Management Contract

Notice Description

The current contract for the management of the theatre is set to conclude in December 2025. This open procurement process, led by the Council, seeks to secure an operator to manage the theatre, on a contract set to run from January 2026 for a period of five years, with an optional two-year extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Additional period of up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010125-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHWARK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alex James
Contact Email
alex.james@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442075255000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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