--- title: "Tender for the Management and Operation of Castle Theatre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1daf5bad-0366-47a2-af85-798e74595af9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1daf5bad-0366-47a2-af85-798e74595af9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1daf5bad-0366-47a2-af85-798e74595af9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1daf5bad-0366-47a2-af85-798e74595af9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT" published: "2017-10-10" --- # Tender for the Management and Operation of Castle Theatre Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1daf5bad-0366-47a2-af85-798e74595af9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1daf5bad-0366-47a2-af85-798e74595af9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1daf5bad-0366-47a2-af85-798e74595af9.json) ## Summary The Welland Procurement Unit is seeking tenders for the management and operation of the Castle Theatre in Wellingborough, UK, with a total contract value of £4,000,000. The tender is classified under the 'Arts-facility operation services' category and follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure due to its above-threshold status. The tender period will close on 9th November 2017, while the initial contract term will begin on 7th January 2019 and end on 31st October 2027. Interested parties are encouraged to showcase their business planning strengths as well as their artistic vision to potentially secure a long-term partnership with the council. This tender presents a unique opportunity for companies experienced in arts management and operations, particularly those that can demonstrate innovative strategies to improve the theatre's offerings. Businesses specialising in community engagement, entertainment programming, and venue management are particularly well-suited to compete. With a ten-year commitment, winning this contract could significantly enhance a company's portfolio and establish a strong presence in the regional arts and culture sector. ## Notice The Borough Council of Wellingborough is inviting suitably qualified and experienced organisations to tender for the contract to manage and operate the Castle Theatre in Wellingborough. The contract will be formed of abuilding lease and management contract, thereby transferring the business of the theatre and all its activities to an external party. The council is seeking to negotiate a long-term commitment with a suitable partner. It is looking for an experienced company or organisation that brings prudent business planning as well as artistic vision and innovation to sustain and develop the Castle Theatre as a professional and community theatre and cinema for Wellingborough. Please note that the initial term of the contract is 10 years, ending in January 2029, rather than the December 2027 selected above. Unfortunately the system won't allow further dates to be selected. Additional information: The remaining documents are available on a password protected web page, to access that page please contact Emma McGinlay (contact details in this notice) for further information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe5e275-3835-440d-9600-8060d9ecbf6c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT | | Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN8 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Croyland and Swanspool | | Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2017 at 08:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe5e275-3835-440d-9600-8060d9ecbf6c - 10 Oct 2017 at 08:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe5e275-3835-440d-9600-8060d9ecbf6c - 6 Oct 2017 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe5e275-3835-440d-9600-8060d9ecbf6c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe5e275-3835-440d-9600-8060d9ecbf6c 10th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7df95d12-727c-4831-b2e9-950a0d7c73b4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9940d21-2ffe-41a1-b841-c82ed2d7dc2e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa5cc7a6-7124-4073-9154-da90aed3e771 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f66d003-c6d3-41c0-9aff-d1e1632461d1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4012c875-7f56-4286-b838-4340b8ede909 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a33087a-2e4f-4efd-8434-7a8df102dd5f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abea8e56-30da-49e7-8e52-3934db8f278e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9756365b-ddd4-430b-a5fd-73b5d47ce040 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff14f501-f254-46fa-9f0f-456f0d5c4aff - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d7e4102-8138-4c32-9f93-cdfd9509e6b5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1590c12-6815-4670-bb82-5728e44ca6c5 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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