--- title: "Operations of the Belmont Cinema" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000732707" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732707" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000732707.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000732707.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-19" --- # Operations of the Belmont Cinema Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000732707 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732707) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000732707.json) ## Summary The Aberdeen City Council has initiated a planning stage tender for the operations of the Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen, Scotland. The procurement process involves market testing for an operator to manage the three-screen cinema, cafe/bar, kiosk shop, and seminar rooms. The tender documents include a variety of information such as financial models, drawings, and budget cost plans. The future notice date for this opportunity is set for July 31, 2023. This procurement process by the Aberdeen City Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those experienced in cinema operations and visitor experience management. Bidders should focus on enhancing the customer experience, offering quality food and beverage services, and investing in building improvements. Companies with expertise in film curation, audience engagement, and hospitality services could find this tender well-suited to their capabilities to support the relaunch of the Belmont Cinema. ## Notice Request for information regarding the potential appointment of an operator for the Belmont Cinema and Media Centre. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We are market testing for an operator for the Belmont Cinema and media centre. The Centre, which is owned by Aberdeen City Council, is situated on Belmont Street, the property comprises a three screen cinema, with seating for 272, 146 and 67 persons, cafe/bar with catering facilities, kiosk shop, offices and seminar rooms. The cinema was operated by Belmont Filmhouse until October 2022, at which point the venue closed following the parent company CMI' collapse into administration. To support a tender for operations a feasibility report was commissioned with recommendations on potential models. The report and supporting documents are available as part of the market testing. 'critical success factors' an operator will need to deliver on include prioritising the customer experience, providing a curated film programme that is accessible, and responsive to needs of local audiences, provision of quality food/ beverage offer and investment in the building. A re-launched Belmont must focus and prioritise on improving the overall visitor experience and provide attractive food and beverage service as part of the offer. Creating an inclusive quality experience will attract more attendance beyond the core audience already bound to The Belmont by loyalty or film choice, but whose custom may make a significant difference to long-term financial sustainability. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478930 | | 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 | 19 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jul 2023 | | 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 - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services ## Release History - 19 May 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478930 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478930&idx=9 19th May 2023 - Budget Cost plan Scenario 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478930&idx=10 19th May 2023 - Feasibility Report - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478930&idx=11 19th May 2023 - Building Plans - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478930&idx=12 19th May 2023 - Summary Report - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478930&idx=1 19th May 2023 - Market engagement response form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478930&idx=2 19th May 2023 - Financial Models - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478930&idx=3 19th May 2023 - Scenario 2 drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478930&idx=4 19th May 2023 - Scenario 3 drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478930&idx=5 19th May 2023 - Scenario 4 drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478930&idx=6 19th May 2023 - Budget cost plan scenario 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478930&idx=7 19th May 2023 - Budget cost plan scenario 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478930&idx=8 19th May 2023 - Budget cost plan scenario 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478930 Operations of the Belmont Cinema - Request for information regarding the potential appointment of an operator for the Belmont Cinema and Media Centre. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732707 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=732707 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000732707. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000732707.json.