--- title: "Operator for the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60935666-7146-4e10-b825-45a56e6cce2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60935666-7146-4e10-b825-45a56e6cce2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60935666-7146-4e10-b825-45a56e6cce2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60935666-7146-4e10-b825-45a56e6cce2b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-02" --- # Operator for the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60935666-7146-4e10-b825-45a56e6cce2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60935666-7146-4e10-b825-45a56e6cce2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60935666-7146-4e10-b825-45a56e6cce2b.json) ## Summary North Somerset Council (NSC) is inviting tenders for an experienced venue operator to manage the redeveloped Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare under a 20+ year lease. This concession contract, following a major refurbishment project, aims to enhance the venue capacity and facilities significantly. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 4 October 2024. The project, which falls under the category of Repair and Maintenance Services, and Recreational, Cultural, and Sporting Services, will kick off on 1 March 2026. Located at Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1BE, the site will feature increased capacity, sustainable energy systems, and improved infrastructure under designs by RCKa, pending planning approval in October 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the entertainment and venue management sectors to expand their operations. Firms with a strong track record in running successful venues can leverage this opportunity to be part of a high-profile project that aims to boost tourism and cultural activities in Weston-super-Mare. The procurement method is competitive dialogue, which enables detailed discussions to refine the final offer, favouring businesses adept at providing a broad range of event services and sustainable operations. The tender process welcomes applications from SMEs, ensuring inclusivity for smaller enterprises to compete and grow through this substantial public contract. ## Notice North Somerset Council (NSC) is seeking to procure, by way of a concession, an experienced and successful venue operator to manage the redeveloped Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare. NSC is seeking a long-term operator to lease the site following a major refurbishment project under a 20+ year lease. The Tropicana is uniquely located on the beach at Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1BE. The Tropicana is an iconic landmark in Weston-super-Mare, currently operated by the council; hosting over 100 events a year and attracting 50,000 people in the indoor gallery and outdoor arena. The venue most recently hosted internationally acclaimed art installations Banksy's Dismaland and the SEEMONSTER. Following funding from the UK government, the refurbishment project will increase the whole site's capacity to over 5,000; rebuild a new highly flexible, purpose-built indoor event space with a minimum capacity of 1,000; introduce sustainable energy and operating systems and make major repairs and improvements to the heritage promenade building and outdoor arena. Designs by award winning architecture firm RCKa will be submitted for planning approval in October 2024. The Council has also recently applied for an additional capital grant from the Arts Council of PS2m capital and PS700k revenue to contribute to cultural activity on site, should it be successful. The new operator will have significant experience in operating successful entertainment venues to provide an exciting programme of year-round entertainment in the newly refurbished venue to attract visitors to the seafront and help raise the profile of Weston-super-Mare as an ideal town to live, visit, work and invest. The Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 ("CCR") apply to this contract. This tender opportunity is available on the Supplying the South West procurement portal at https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe5970f-dee2-4633-aabf-61156b7d2495 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2046 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS23 1UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central | | Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 70332000 - Non-residential property services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2024 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe5970f-dee2-4633-aabf-61156b7d2495 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe5970f-dee2-4633-aabf-61156b7d2495 2nd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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