--- title: "Tunbridge Wells General Management Services Panel" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02eec4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02eec4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02eec4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02eec4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-21" --- # Tunbridge Wells General Management Services Panel Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02eec4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02eec4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02eec4.json) ## Summary Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process titled "Tunbridge Wells General Management Services Panel" within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry. The tender was released on 21st October 2021, with a deadline for expressions of interest by 12:00pm on 12th November 2021 and completed tender submissions due by 12:00pm on 19th November 2021. The evaluation of submissions will take place the week commencing 22nd November 2021, and the selected contractors are expected to be appointed the following week. This procurement process includes three lots focusing on different performance genres: Musical, Drama, and Other Events, aiming to engage companies that can produce high-quality shows at the Assembly Hall Theatre and the upcoming Amelia Scott facility in Tunbridge Wells. This tender presents an opportunity for growth within the performing arts sector, particularly for general management companies with expertise in theatre production. Businesses that specialise in creating and managing shows for varying audiences will find this an ideal project to showcase their capabilities. With the Amelia Scott opening in April 2022, contractors involved may also benefit from the anticipated increase in cultural events and public engagement in the area, making it a timely opportunity for those aligning with the council's vision for high-quality entertainment. ## Notice Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to appoint a panel of General Management Companies to support our Culture team in producing shows, for a wide range of audiences, for the Assembly Hall Theatre, the Amelia Scott and other related venues and events. Initially this will be focussed on small cast shows, but the team has high-level casting aspirations to ensure that the show is commercially attractive to our audience and has the potential for future life. The Assembly Hall Theatre is a 1000 seat venue in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, just 55 minutes by train from Central London, the theatre prides itself on providing high quality entertainment for a range of audiences. The Amelia Scott is an integrated service facility housing a range of arts, heritage, culture and wellbeing services. The Amelia will open to the public in April 2022 with a festival of showcase activities and events to celebrate its launch. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Musical Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to appoint a panel of General Management Companies to support our Culture team in producing shows, for a wide range of audiences, for the Assembly Hall Theatre, the Amelia Scott and other related venues and events. Initially this will be focussed on small cast shows, but the team has high-level casting aspirations to ensure that the show is commercially attractive to our audience and has the potential for future life. The Assembly Hall Theatre is a 1000 seat venue in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, just 55 minutes by train from Central London, the theatre prides itself on providing high quality entertainment for a range of audiences. The Amelia Scott is an integrated service facility housing a range of arts, heritage, culture and wellbeing services. The Amelia will open to the public in April 2022 with a festival of showcase activities and events to celebrate its launch. Lots: The Theatre and Culture team are looking to ensure that they have expertise available across a range of genres. Therefore, this tender has been split into 3 lots and the Council will appoint the top 3 scoring producers in each lot. Lot 1 - Musical Lot 2 - Drama Lot 3 - Other Events Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Thursday 21st October 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 12th November 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 19th November 2021 Evaluation: w/c Monday 22nd November 2021 Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 29th November 2021 Renewal: This contract will be an initial 1 year contract with 4 optional annual extensions. (1+1+1+1+1). Lot 2 - Drama Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to appoint a panel of General Management Companies to support our Culture team in producing shows, for a wide range of audiences, for the Assembly Hall Theatre, the Amelia Scott and other related venues and events. Initially this will be focussed on small cast shows, but the team has high-level casting aspirations to ensure that the show is commercially attractive to our audience and has the potential for future life. The Assembly Hall Theatre is a 1000 seat venue in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, just 55 minutes by train from Central London, the theatre prides itself on providing high quality entertainment for a range of audiences. The Amelia Scott is an integrated service facility housing a range of arts, heritage, culture and wellbeing services. The Amelia will open to the public in April 2022 with a festival of showcase activities and events to celebrate its launch. Lots: The Theatre and Culture team are looking to ensure that they have expertise available across a range of genres. Therefore, this tender has been split into 3 lots and the Council will appoint the top 3 scoring producers in each lot. Lot 1 - Musical Lot 2 - Drama Lot 3 - Other Events Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Thursday 21st October 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 12th November 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 19th November 2021 Evaluation: w/c Monday 22nd November 2021 Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 29th November 2021 Renewal: This contract will be an initial 1 year contract with 4 optional annual extensions. (1+1+1+1+1). Lot 3 - Other Events Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to appoint a panel of General Management Companies to support our Culture team in producing shows, for a wide range of audiences, for the Assembly Hall Theatre, the Amelia Scott and other related venues and events. Initially this will be focussed on small cast shows, but the team has high-level casting aspirations to ensure that the show is commercially attractive to our audience and has the potential for future life. The Assembly Hall Theatre is a 1000 seat venue in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, just 55 minutes by train from Central London, the theatre prides itself on providing high quality entertainment for a range of audiences. The Amelia Scott is an integrated service facility housing a range of arts, heritage, culture and wellbeing services. The Amelia will open to the public in April 2022 with a festival of showcase activities and events to celebrate its launch. Lots: The Theatre and Culture team are looking to ensure that they have expertise available across a range of genres. Therefore, this tender has been split into 3 lots and the Council will appoint the top 3 scoring producers in each lot. Lot 1 - Musical Lot 2 - Drama Lot 3 - Other Events Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Thursday 21st October 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 12th November 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 19th November 2021 Evaluation: w/c Monday 22nd November 2021 Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 29th November 2021 Renewal: This contract will be an initial 1 year contract with 4 optional annual extensions. (1+1+1+1+1). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026455-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN1 1RS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tunbridge Wells | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells | | Delivery location | TLJ46 West Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2021 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026455-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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