--- title: "Operator for the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049764" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049764" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049764.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049764.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-02" --- # Operator for the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049764 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049764) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049764.json) ## Summary North Somerset Council (NSC) is actively seeking an experienced and successful venue operator to manage the redeveloped Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare. This tender, classified under "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" (CPV code: 92000000), is currently at the tender stage and will run until 4th October 2024. Located on the beach at Marine Parade, the Tropicana is undergoing major refurbishments funded by the UK government and aims to increase its capacity to over 5,000 visitors. The selected operator will lease the site under a 20+ year agreement and will be expected to provide an exciting year-round entertainment programme in the newly refurbished venue. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in venue operations, cultural programming, and event management. Companies with a strong track record in managing entertainment venues can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and gain visibility through a high-profile location. Additionally, businesses offering related services such as repair and maintenance, bar management, catering, and non-residential property services will find valuable opportunities for supplementary contracts under the same project. The successful operator will not only contribute to the cultural vibrancy of Weston-super-Mare but also benefit from the increased footfall and business activities the refurbished Tropicana will attract. ## Notice North Somerset Council (NSC) is seeking to procure, by way of a concession, an experienced and successful venue operator to manage the redeveloped Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare. ### Lot Information Lot 1 North Somerset Council (NSC) is seeking to procure, by way of a concession, an experienced and successful venue operator to manage the redeveloped Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare. NSC is seeking a long-term operator to lease the site following a major refurbishment project under a 20+ year lease. The Tropicana is uniquely located on the beach at Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1BE. The Tropicana is an iconic landmark in Weston-super-Mare, currently operated by the council; hosting over 100 events a year and attracting 50,000 people in the indoor gallery and outdoor arena. The venue most recently hosted internationally acclaimed art installations Banksy's Dismaland and the SEEMONSTER. Following funding from the UK government, the refurbishment project will increase the whole site's capacity to over 5,000; rebuild a new highly flexible, purpose-built indoor event space with a minimum capacity of 1,000; introduce sustainable energy and operating systems and make major repairs and improvements to the heritage promenade building and outdoor arena. Designs by award winning architecture firm RCKa will be submitted for planning approval in October 2024. The Council has also recently applied for an additional capital grant from the Arts Council of PS2m capital and PS700k revenue to contribute to cultural activity on site, should it be successful. The new operator will have significant experience in operating successful entertainment venues to provide an exciting programme of year-round entertainment in the newly refurbished venue to attract visitors to the seafront and help raise the profile of Weston-super-Mare as an ideal town to live, visit, work and invest. The Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 ("CCR") apply to this contract. This tender opportunity is available on the Supplying the South West procurement portal at https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027998-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 | | 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | Not specified | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | Not specified | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 55410000 - Bar management services - 55520000 - Catering services - 70332000 - Non-residential property services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92300000 - Entertainment services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2024 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027998-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://n-somerset.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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