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title: "NCC856 Contract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037d54"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-17"
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# NCC856 Contract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037d54

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## Summary

The Northumberland County Council has awarded a contract for an operator for the Blyth Culture Centre Hub. The project is part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme and involves developing a 2000m2 Culture Hub in Blyth Town Centre. The facility will include a cinema, multi-purpose space, studio space, and cafe. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is currently active. The contract was signed on 20th January 2023, and Jam Jar Cinema C.I.C has been selected as the operator. Construction is set to start in 2023, with completion expected in Autumn 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry to operate the Blyth Culture Centre Hub. Suitable businesses would need expertise in cinema operations, event management, food and beverage provision, and community engagement. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair competition among suppliers. Interested businesses should align their proposals with the award criteria, including financial models and service delivery strategies outlined in the tender requirements.

## Notice

As part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council are developing a flagship 2000m2, 2-storey 'Culture Hub' facility (Culture Hub) in the heart of Blyth Town Centre and has appointed an organisation to operate the facility as a single entity, on a commercial basis. As the award is an operator concession the value is an estimate based on financial information submitted in the successful bid.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council are developing a flagship 2000m2, 2-storey 'Culture Hub' facility (Culture Hub) in the heart of Blyth Town Centre and are invited tenders from organisations who can operate the facility as a single entity, on a commercial basis. Informed by extensive Feasibility and Demand studies and community engagement, the Culture Hub will provide 3 Screen Cinema, a Multi-Purpose Space and Studio Space for functions and performances, a Creative Play Space, Cafe and all ancillary functions. It will be an accessible facility to appeal to a broad spectrum of users, creating a focal point for local communities and visitors. The opportunity covers all functions within the building with the exception of the Creative Play Space. The Culture Hub (The subject of this Procurement) is one part of the PS70m Blyth Town Investment Plan supported by Town Deal, Future High Street Fund, Northumberland County Council and NTCA. This will deliver a range of significant projects in Blyth, including an Energy Central Campus, Hotel and public realm/street improvements to better connect and link the town to the Port. Construction of the Culture Hub will begin later in 2023 with completion in Autumn 2024. Prior to the submission of the formal planning application and construction commencing, the Operator will be engaged in the detailed design stages (RIBA Stage 3 onwards) to ensure the building is fit for purpose.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030624-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Depending on take up of available extensions to the contract, the earliest anticipated date for further notice is January 2029 and the latest anticipated date is January 2039. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHUMBERLAND |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC21 Northumberland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JAM JAR CINEMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2023 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030624-2023
- 28 Oct 2022 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030539-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA22148

## Provenance

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