Planning

Provision of Theatre Space Hire

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

City of Glasgow College is initiating the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Theatre Space Hire" as of 14th April 2026. This public procurement opportunity falls under the education category, targeting the creative industries, particularly drama, and is located within proximity to the college's City Campus in Glasgow City Centre. The process is currently in an early market engagement phase, with a future notice date set for 1st June 2026, offering services valued at £40,000 GBP. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and provide insights into their capabilities, which will inform the subsequent formal procurement exercise.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in theatre space hire and related services. It particularly suits companies with facilities capable of accommodating 40 students for regular rehearsals and performances throughout the academic year. Businesses with venues nearby, or those offering solutions to minimise travel time and disruptions, are ideally positioned. The contract seeks to engage suppliers who can provide rehearsal spaces, working theatre environments, and supporting facilities, thereby enabling growth for businesses by filling operational gaps for the college’s Creative Industries programmes.

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Notice Title

Provision of Theatre Space Hire

Notice Description

City of Glasgow College is undertaking early market engagement in relation to the provision of external rehearsal and theatre space hire to support Creative Industries (Drama) programme delivery. The requirement includes rehearsal space, access to a working theatre environment, and supporting facilities, with availability aligned to academic timetables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

City of Glasgow College is undertaking early market engagement in relation to the provision of external rehearsal and theatre space hire to support delivery of its Creative Industries programmes. The requirement is expected to include access to: Rehearsal space suitable for acting, movement and physical theatre A working theatre/performance environment for student productions and assessed performances Supporting facilities including dressing/changing areas and back-of-house space. The space must be capable of accommodating cohorts of approximately 40 students and be available on a recurring basis across the academic year, aligned with teaching timetables. This includes regular weekly bookings and additional periods of intensive use for productions and performances (approximately 7 per academic year). Due to operational constraints, the College is particularly interested in venues located within reasonable proximity to its City Campus in Glasgow City Centre, or solutions that minimise travel time and avoid disruption to teaching delivery. The College currently utilises external venues due to limitations in internal space availability and suitability.. This notice is for information and market engagement only and does not constitute a call for competition. The purpose is to assess market interest and supplier capability. The College may undertake a formal procurement exercise following this, informed by responses received.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829325
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553848
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

70 - Real estate services

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


CPV Codes

70310000 - Building rental or sale services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0RF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553848
    Provision of Theatre Space Hire - City of Glasgow College is undertaking early market engagement in relation to the provision of external rehearsal and theatre space hire to support Creative Industries (Drama) programme delivery. The requirement includes rehearsal space, access to a working theatre environment, and supporting facilities, with availability aligned to academic timetables.

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