--- title: "Southport Theatre and Convention Centre Feasibility Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2dd167e-4176-4289-af97-6d538575d872" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2dd167e-4176-4289-af97-6d538575d872" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2dd167e-4176-4289-af97-6d538575d872.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2dd167e-4176-4289-af97-6d538575d872.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SEFTON COUNCIL" published: "2020-02-06" --- # Southport Theatre and Convention Centre Feasibility Study Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2dd167e-4176-4289-af97-6d538575d872 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2dd167e-4176-4289-af97-6d538575d872) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2dd167e-4176-4289-af97-6d538575d872.json) ## Summary Sefton Council is inviting tenders for a feasibility study at the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, aimed at revitalising its role as a key player in the area's visitor economy. This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on hotel meeting and conference services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with responses due by 4:00 PM on 11th February 2020. Following the conclusion of the tender period, the contract will commence on 13th February 2020 and will last until 12th February 2022. The total value of the tender is £80,000, with an open procurement method employed to encourage broad participation. This feasibility study presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in business tourism and venue development, particularly those offering consultancy services in architectural, engineering, or event management fields. Companies that have experience in enhancing conference facilities or developing visitor attractions will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this study can not only help boost the operational efficiency and attractiveness of the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre but also facilitate long-term collaborations that benefit the wider economic landscape. ## Notice The Southport Theatre and Conference Centre (STCC), overlooking the Marine Lake, is the Town's principal conference and banqueting venue and as such plays a significant role in Southport's visitor economy. The STCC enjoyed a major PS8m plus upgrade in 2008 which extended the conference elements of the facility including a new 900 square metre exhibition space and substantial new kitchens to lift the banqueting capacity to circa 1000. In recent years the STCC has experienced a lower number of conferences using the building. The condition of the building, with the core elements having had minimal capital investment for many years, and the increased competition opening recently has also contributed to a reduction in future business booked. Sefton Council is seeking to appoint an experienced business tourism & conference venue development consultant who will provide and manage a multi-disciplinary professional team to review site information, undertake comprehensive feasibility studies and appraisal of long-term investment and redevelopment options for the STCC. The aim of this feasibility study is to set a vision to develop and enhance the STCC to help establish it as a leading conference, exhibition, event and entertainment venue. The Objectives of the feasibility Study are; Ensuring the town has enhanced facilities to maximise occupancy and revenue, meeting the needs of existing and future clients to ensure successful events and enabling the operation to be more profitable, as well as complementing the vision and offer of Southport Enhance the attractiveness, and functionality of the STCC that will lead to an excellent experience for customers and partners and allow a flexible range of uses. Ensure wider benefits are maximised such as the economic impact for the wider area. Reduce whole life costs and carbon footprint of the venue to help contribute to Sefton's 2030 target. Developing a design and construction solution that enables delivery of these objectives, with both current operations and future opportunity in mind. Additional information: Please visit our Procurement Portal 'The Chest' https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ then navigate to 'Current opportunities' and 'Organisation' 'Sefton Council'. Tender responses are required by 4.00pm 11/2/2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eabf19c3-751a-4fa6-862b-dd7ece181a7e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Feb 2020 - 12 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL | | Locality | BOOTLE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L20 3NJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton | | Local authority | Sefton | | Electoral ward | Derby | | Westminster constituency | Bootle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2020 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eabf19c3-751a-4fa6-862b-dd7ece181a7e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eabf19c3-751a-4fa6-862b-dd7ece181a7e 6th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5a3ffe2a-ec48-ea11-80ff-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.sefton.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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