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title: "Criterion Theatre - Development of the Outline Business Case to the Full Business Case."
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# Criterion Theatre - Development of the Outline Business Case to the Full Business Case.

Buyer: GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d99acedf-0a90-4a6a-9442-3251b6f64256

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## Summary

Gosport Borough Council has completed the direct award process for the development of the Outline Business Case to the Full Business Case for the Criterion Theatre redevelopment. This contract, classified under the industry category of Research and Development Services (CPV code 73000000), involves works through several RIBA Design and Gateway Stages to inform the Final Investment Decision by the Council. The procurement process has transitioned into the Award stage with contract activities scheduled to start on 28th October 2024 and end on 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £99,950, was awarded on 27th October 2024. The project is based in the United Kingdom, with specific relevance to the Gosport area in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development services, and consultancy with a focus on architectural design and business case development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, given the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. The procurement process, involving direct award, suggests that businesses with strong working relationships and proven track records with public sector organisations stand a better chance of being considered for such contracts. Counterculture Partnership LLP, a large-scale supplier, has been chosen for this project, indicating that established firms with substantial capabilities are also competitive in this market.

## Notice

To prepare the Full Business Case for the redevelopment of the Criterion Theatre, through the RIBA 2, RIBA 3 and RIBA 4 Design and Gateway Stages, to inform the Final Investment Decision by the Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d829586-e582-4718-ac46-ce09844fd4df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,950 |
| 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 | GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GOSPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO12 1EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Gosport |
| Electoral ward | Harbourside & Town |
| Westminster constituency | Gosport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTERCULTURE PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d829586-e582-4718-ac46-ce09844fd4df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d829586-e582-4718-ac46-ce09844fd4df
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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