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title: "Management & Operation of North Devon Theatres"
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# Management & Operation of North Devon Theatres

Buyer: NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62b83006-fa6c-43ae-8b99-7deb408c52b1

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## Summary

The North Devon District Council is currently running a procurement process for the "Management & Operation of North Devon Theatres," which includes The Queens Theatre in Barnstaple and The Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe. This tender is classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services (CPV code: 92000000). The procurement method is selective, through a negotiated procedure, and the tender period is set to close on 17th September 2018. The contract, valued at £2,100,000, will commence on 12th January 2019 and last until 11th January 2031, providing a significant opportunity for contracted parties to engage in long-term management.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations experienced in theatre management and cultural services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise in operations to manage the theatres effectively. Engaging with this contract can enhance visibility, foster partnerships, and create sustainable revenue streams in the arts and cultural sector, making it a valuable opportunity for suitable bidders.

## Notice

Management & Operation of North Devon Theatres 1) The Queens Theatre, Barnstaple 2) The Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe The council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced organisations to tender for the contract to manage and operate both theatres. The contract will include an internal repairing building lease for each theatre and a single management contract with a view to appointing a suitable partner to take over the running of the theatres, thereby transferring the business of the theatres and all their activities to an external party. Procurement documentation available at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13fd0e4f-5a5f-48a6-ba58-2a7e6fc1ce39 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2019 - 11 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| 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 | NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | COMMERCIAL ROAD |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX31 1DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | North Devon |
| Electoral ward | Barnstaple Central |
| Westminster constituency | North Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2018 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13fd0e4f-5a5f-48a6-ba58-2a7e6fc1ce39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13fd0e4f-5a5f-48a6-ba58-2a7e6fc1ce39
  14th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northdevon.gov.uk/

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