--- title: "Business Planning: Creation of an Arts Culture and Activity Centre, on the site of the former George Hotel Stranraer." ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000720114" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720114" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000720114.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000720114.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2023-01-24" --- # Business Planning: Creation of an Arts Culture and Activity Centre, on the site of the former George Hotel Stranraer. Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000720114 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720114) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000720114.json) ## Summary The Dumfries and Galloway Council is planning a tender for the creation of an Arts Culture and Activity Centre on the site of the former George Hotel in Stranraer. The process involves researching and developing options for an operating model and a 5-year business plan to support the development of a full business case. The tender, valued at £50,000 GBP, falls under the services category and is in the planning stage as of the notice date of January 24, 2023. The future notice date for this opportunity is set for February 13, 2023, with the contracting authority being the Dumfries and Galloway Council located in Dumfries, UK. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in arts, culture, and activity centre operations to compete for the contract. Companies specializing in consultancy, event management, and cultural programming may find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to the development of a significant heritage and town centre asset in Stranraer, aligning with the objectives of Dumfries and Galloway Council to rejuvenate and ensure the sustained future of the site. ## Notice Since 2015 Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Stranraer community have been working to find new purpose and a sustained future for one of its most prominent heritage and town centre assets. The objective of this commission is to research and develop options for an operating model and a 5-year business plan for a proposed arts culture & activity centre on the site of the former George Hotel. The appointed consultant will undertake work that will provide recommendations which will allow Elected Members to identify a preferred operator for the re-developed site. The results of this work will be used to support the development of a full business case (FBC) in accordance with HM Treasury Green Book (2022). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Since 2015 Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Stranraer community have been working to find new purpose and a sustained future for one of its most prominent heritage and town centre assets. The objective of this commission is to research and develop options for an operating model and a 5-year business plan for a proposed arts culture & activity centre on the site of the former George Hotel. The appointed consultant will undertake work that will provide recommendations which will allow Elected Members to identify a preferred operator for the re-developed site. The results of this work will be used to support the development of a full business case (FBC) in accordance with HM Treasury Green Book (2022). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469373 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 24 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Feb 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 2HP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469373 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469373 Business Planning: Creation of an Arts Culture and Activity Centre, on the site of the former George Hotel Stranraer. - Since 2015 Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Stranraer community have been working to find new purpose and a sustained future for one of its most prominent heritage and town centre assets. The objective of this commission is to research and develop options for an operating model and a 5-year business plan for a proposed arts culture & activity centre on the site of the former George Hotel. The appointed consultant will undertake work that will provide recommendations which will allow Elected Members to identify a preferred operator for the re-developed site. The results of this work will be used to support the development of a full business case (FBC) in accordance with HM Treasury Green Book (2022). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720114 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=720114 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720114. 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