---
title: "Canada Water Theatre Management Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef01"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef01.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTHWARK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-19"
---

# Canada Water Theatre Management Contract

Buyer: SOUTHWARK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ef01

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## Summary

Southwark Council is seeking an operator for the Canada Water Theatre through an open procurement process. This contract involves managing the theatre from January 2026 for five years, with a potential two-year extension. The procurement, under the services category, focuses on recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 11th April 2025 and tender submission closing on 20th June 2025. Located in London, this procurement promises a contract value of £110,000 annually, totalling £132,000 gross over the initial period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recreational and cultural services industry. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, especially those with expertise in theatre or venue management. With a focus on quality, social value, viability and management, and budget value, businesses adept in these areas will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their operations and gain a foothold in the public sector. The open and below-threshold competition, along with the detailed award criteria, ensures a level playing field for well-prepared and capable organisations.

## Notice

The current contract for the management of the theatre is set to conclude in December 2025. This open procurement process, led by the Council, seeks to secure an operator to manage the theatre, on a contract set to run from January 2026 for a period of five years, with an optional two-year extension.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Additional period of up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010125-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | £110,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHWARK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 12:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010125-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010125-2025
  19th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fc464dd8-fd03-f011-8136-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=1708ef64-fe03-f011-8136-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southwark.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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