--- title: "Request for Information - Beach Ballroom Options Appraisal" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000587464" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587464" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000587464.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000587464.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-06-14" --- # Request for Information - Beach Ballroom Options Appraisal Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587464 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587464) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000587464.json) ## Summary Aberdeen City Council, a local authority that oversees various public services in Aberdeen, is currently in the planning stage of a tender process titled "Request for Information - Beach Ballroom Options Appraisal." This initiative aims to explore the potential appointment of an operator to manage and enhance services at the Beach Ballroom through a concession arrangement. Key details include the intended announcement of a future notice on 2nd September 2019. Interested parties should note the focus on improving business initiatives related to this cultural asset located in Aberdeen, UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, hospitality, and cultural services to engage with Aberdeen City Council. Companies with experience in operating similar venues or managing concessions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The council aims to ensure the long-term viability of the Beach Ballroom, which could lead to innovative service delivery models and expansion of community and commercial events, ultimately fostering growth for successful bidders. ## Notice This notice contains a request for information document regarding the potential appointment of an operator for Beach Ballroom services via a concession arrangement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Through this exercise the Council would intend changing the financial model for the Beach Ballroom to ensure the long-term viability of the business. The option under consideration if for Aberdeen City Council to let a Concession Contract to appoint an operator to provide Beach Ballroom Services. It is a key element that the operator would have sufficient capability and capacity to improve the scope and capacity for new business initiatives and promote the beach Ballroom as a key cultural asset of Aberdeen. Included within this aim is assurance that the Beach Ballroom staff are protected through TUPE transfer. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357330 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Sep 2019 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services - 79952000 - Event services - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services ## Release History - 14 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357330 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357330&idx=1 17th June 2019 - RFI - Beach Ballroom Options Appraisal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357330 Request for Information - Beach Ballroom Options Appraisal - This notice contains a request for information document regarding the potential appointment of an operator for Beach Ballroom services via a concession arrangement. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587464 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=587464 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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