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title: "Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre Feasibility Study"
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# Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre Feasibility Study

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3b76aeb-e2a8-42d1-a387-d2826df74e3b

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for a feasibility study to regenerate and reimagine the Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre. The procurement was part of a competitive quotation process and aimed to appoint a qualified consultant or consultancy team to explore the potential of the Town Hall Theatre in contributing to Hartlepool's growing creative production sector. The winning consultancy, Read + Co Limited, was awarded the contract valued at £50,000. The procurement stage is in the award phase as of 27th January 2025. The contract period began on 20th January 2025 and will end on 30th June 2025, with the project located in the North East of England, specifically Hartlepool.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy, research, and development sectors, particularly those with expertise in feasibility studies and advisory services. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolios in the public sector. As the project is linked to the burgeoning screen industries hub and Northern Studios, consultancy firms with a background in the creative production sector will find this contract particularly beneficial for fostering long-term business growth and establishing a foothold in the region's creative and production ecosystem.

## Notice

Hartlepool Development Corporation wishes to engage a qualified consultant or consultancy team to undertake a comprehensive feasibility study for the regeneration and reimagining of Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre. The study will explore the Town Hall Theatre's potential to contribute to the burgeoning creative production sector in Hartlepool, particularly in relation to the recently established Northern Studios and the surrounding 'production village' that is rapidly becoming a hub for the screen industries and other creative enterprises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db2eec5-d1e6-48b1-996f-0dcef164a39a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | READ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db2eec5-d1e6-48b1-996f-0dcef164a39a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db2eec5-d1e6-48b1-996f-0dcef164a39a
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/

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