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title: "Playhouse, Whitley Bay Operator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049ab9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-13"
---

# Playhouse, Whitley Bay Operator

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049ab9

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## Summary

North Tyneside Council has initiated a public procurement process to find an operator for the Playhouse in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, falling under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category. The contract, starting in 2024, will span a 15-year period. This competitive procedure with negotiation seeks a service provider to manage performances and facilities at the 638-seat theatre on Marine Avenue, which has been an integral cultural venue for over a century. The deadline for submission is 31 October 2024, and electronic submissions are required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in theatre management, cultural event programming, and facility operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing large cultural venues and a track record of enhancing customer experiences. The long-term nature of the contract offers a stable growth path for businesses capable of leveraging the venue's historical and modern significance to boost local tourism and cultural engagement over the 15-year period.

## Notice

To programme performances and manage facilities at Playhouse, Whitley Bay for a 15 year period from the commencement of the contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking to procure a long term operator of the Whitley Bay Playhouse The preferred Tenderer will operate the Whitley Bay Playhouse on a concession basis. The Whitley Bay Playhouse is situated at Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. The Playhouse is a 638-seat single auditorium theatre which underwent redevelopment in 2008 to bring the sound, lighting, seating and customer experience up to modern standards. The site has been the basis for a theatre in the town for over 100 years and continues to be integral to the cultural and tourism offer of the area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029389-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 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 TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029389-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=1c9e782c-541e-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21&v=1

## Provenance

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