--- title: "Provision of Theatre Space Hire" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829325" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829325" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829325.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829325.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE" published: "2026-04-14" --- # Provision of Theatre Space Hire Buyer: CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829325 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829325) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829325.json) ## Summary City of Glasgow College is initiating the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Theatre Space Hire" as of 14th April 2026. This public procurement opportunity falls under the education category, targeting the creative industries, particularly drama, and is located within proximity to the college's City Campus in Glasgow City Centre. The process is currently in an early market engagement phase, with a future notice date set for 1st June 2026, offering services valued at £40,000 GBP. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and provide insights into their capabilities, which will inform the subsequent formal procurement exercise. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in theatre space hire and related services. It particularly suits companies with facilities capable of accommodating 40 students for regular rehearsals and performances throughout the academic year. Businesses with venues nearby, or those offering solutions to minimise travel time and disruptions, are ideally positioned. The contract seeks to engage suppliers who can provide rehearsal spaces, working theatre environments, and supporting facilities, thereby enabling growth for businesses by filling operational gaps for the college’s Creative Industries programmes. ## Notice City of Glasgow College is undertaking early market engagement in relation to the provision of external rehearsal and theatre space hire to support Creative Industries (Drama) programme delivery. The requirement includes rehearsal space, access to a working theatre environment, and supporting facilities, with availability aligned to academic timetables. ### Lot Information Lot 1 City of Glasgow College is undertaking early market engagement in relation to the provision of external rehearsal and theatre space hire to support delivery of its Creative Industries programmes. The requirement is expected to include access to: Rehearsal space suitable for acting, movement and physical theatre A working theatre/performance environment for student productions and assessed performances Supporting facilities including dressing/changing areas and back-of-house space. The space must be capable of accommodating cohorts of approximately 40 students and be available on a recurring basis across the academic year, aligned with teaching timetables. This includes regular weekly bookings and additional periods of intensive use for productions and performances (approximately 7 per academic year). Due to operational constraints, the College is particularly interested in venues located within reasonable proximity to its City Campus in Glasgow City Centre, or solutions that minimise travel time and avoid disruption to teaching delivery. The College currently utilises external venues due to limitations in internal space availability and suitability.. This notice is for information and market engagement only and does not constitute a call for competition. The purpose is to assess market interest and supplier capability. The College may undertake a formal procurement exercise following this, informed by responses received. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553848 | | 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 | 14 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 0RF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 70310000 - Building rental or sale services - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 14 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553848 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553848 Provision of Theatre Space Hire - City of Glasgow College is undertaking early market engagement in relation to the provision of external rehearsal and theatre space hire to support Creative Industries (Drama) programme delivery. The requirement includes rehearsal space, access to a working theatre environment, and supporting facilities, with availability aligned to academic timetables. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829325 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829325 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000829325. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829325.json.