Tender

NSDC-1003 Ollerton Town Centre Cinema Fit Out and Operator

NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

03 Dec 2025 at 17:01

TenderUpdate

28 Oct 2025 at 21:52

Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 21:35

Planning

11 Jul 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

Newark And Sherwood District Council, operating from Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, is seeking a cinema operator for Ollerton Town Centre. This tender, titled "NSDC-1003 Ollerton Town Centre Cinema Fit Out and Operator," falls under the category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services. Part of the town centre's Levelling Up regeneration initiative, the cinema is expected to open in 2027. The Council employs a competitive flexible procedure, allowing any suitable supplier to submit a bid through a multistage process. Key dates include the deadline for initial tender submissions by 12 noon on 25th November 2025 and the end of the award period on 19th January 2026.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises due to its focus on supporting local regeneration. With a contract value estimated at £250,000, successful bidders stand to benefit from extended involvement in a high-profile project central to revitalising the local economy. Businesses with expertise in recreational and cultural services, project development, or cinema operations are well-positioned to collaborate effectively with local stakeholders, ensuring the establishment becomes a popular community asset. Those willing to engage in the design and operational aspects will find this a unique opportunity to showcase their capabilities in a transformative regeneration project.

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Notice Title

NSDC-1003 Ollerton Town Centre Cinema Fit Out and Operator

Notice Description

Newark & Sherwood District Council are seeking an operator for the new Ollerton town cinema, scheduled to open in 2027. The cinema is a key part of a Levelling Up funded town centre regeneration project incorporating employment floorspace in modern accessible facilities, together with retail, cafe and residential floorspace. The selected operator will have the opportunity to be involved in the design and development of the cinema, becoming a key collaborator in the regeneration project, working with local stakeholders to ensure that the cinema becomes a popular and well-used facility. To take part in this tender opportunity, suppliers are invited to view and respond to the tender documentation on the ProContract e-procurement portal using the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f085201d-20b4-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 The deadline for initial tender submissions is 12 noon 25th November 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The term of the lease is to be agreed with negotations during the tender process.

Planning Information

Please note the value placed in this advert is a nominal figure and is not related to the opportunity described in the scope above. Interested parties are required to submit expressions of interest via the ProContract procurement portal, using the provided questionnaire located on the portal. Only submissions of expressions of interest received according to these instructions will be considered. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=69640218-4b5e-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079504-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wellandprocurement@melton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWARK
Postcode
NG24 1BY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

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