Official UK procurement notice
NCC856 Contract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub
Authority: Northumberland County Council (Local council)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionAs part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council are developing a flagship 2000m2, 2-storey ‘Culture Hub’ facility (Culture Hub) in the heart of Blyth Town Centre and has appointed an organisation to operate the facility as a single entity, on a commercial basis.
As the award is an operator concession the value is an estimate based on financial information submitted in the successful bid.
- Recurrence: Depending on take up of available extensions to the contract, the earliest anticipated date for further notice is January 2029 and the latest anticipated date is January 2039.
CPV: Recreational, cultural and sporting services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1As part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council are…Awarded
As part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council are developing a flagship 2000m2, 2-storey ‘Culture Hub’ facility (Culture Hub) in the heart of Blyth Town Centre and are invited tenders from organisations who can operate the facility as a single entity, on a commercial basis.
Informed by extensive Feasibility and Demand studies and community engagement, the Culture Hub will provide 3 Screen Cinema, a Multi-Purpose Space and Studio Space for functions and performances, a Creative Play Space, Cafe and all ancillary functions. It will be an accessible facility to appeal to a broad spectrum of users, creating a focal point for local communities and visitors. The opportunity covers all functions within the building with the exception of the Creative Play Space.
The Culture Hub (The subject of this Procurement) is one part of the £70m Blyth Town Investment Plan supported by Town Deal, Future High Street Fund, Northumberland County Council and NTCA. This will deliver a range of significant projects in Blyth, including an Energy Central Campus, Hotel and public realm/street improvements to better connect and link the town to the Port.
Construction of the Culture Hub will begin later in 2023 with completion in Autumn 2024. Prior to the submission of the formal planning application and construction commencing, the Operator will be engaged in the detailed design stages (RIBA Stage 3 onwards) to ensure the
building is fit for purpose.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (10)
- Financial Model – Studio Space Live Activities & Events: 5%
- Financial Model - Food & Beverage: 5%
- Financial Model - Staffing: 5%
- Delivery of the Service - Programming Strategy for the Cinema and Studio: 20%
- Delivery of the Service – Collaboration, Engagement & Marketing: 8%
- Delivery of the Service – Food & Beverage Provision: 7%
- Organisational Structure: 10%
- Risk: 5%
- Financial Model - Projected Cinema Attendance & Average Ticket Price: 15%
- price: 20%
Published award criteria (10)
- Financial Model - Projected Cinema Attendance & Average Ticket Price: 15
- Financial Model – Studio Space Live Activities & Events: 5
- Financial Model - Food & Beverage: 5
- Financial Model - Staffing: 5
- Delivery of the Service - Programming Strategy for the Cinema and Studio: 20
- Delivery of the Service – Collaboration, Engagement & Marketing: 8
- Delivery of the Service – Food & Beverage Provision: 7
- Organisational Structure: 10
- Risk: 5
- Price: 20
- Price carries 35 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
Yes · Depending on take up of available extensions to the contract, the earliest anticipated date for further notice is January 2029 and the latest anticipated date is January 2039.
- First published
- 28 Oct 2022, 15:02 BST
- Last source update
- 17 Oct 2023, 15:07 BST
- Authority reference
DN639329- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-030624- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-037d54Find a Tender
Publisher note: The Council is using the ProActis Pro Contract E-tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. To use the E-tendering portal to compete in the tender process, suppliers must create an account on the system. Once an account has been created suppliers can register interest in this opportunity. The E-tendering portal can be accessed at https://procontract.due-north.com The Council’s Procurement department will be holding online events to help any organisations not familiar with the tender process. NB - events will focus on explaining a generic tender process and document set and will not provide any advice specific to the subject of this tender. Events will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Dates/times of the events are as follows: Tuesday 1st November 2022 1-2pm Wednesday 2nd November 2022 5-6pm Thursday 3rd November 2022 8-9am Wednesday 9th November 2022 9-10am Thursday 10th November 2022 4-5pm Interested parties should contact Chris Baty by email with their preferred date(s): [email protected]. (MT Ref:227781)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 28 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
28 Nov 2022 → 17 Oct 2023 · 2 dates- Submission deadline28 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published17 Oct 2023, 15:07 BST
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 17 Oct 2023- Status changed to complete17 Oct 2023, 15:07 BST
- Procurement method changed17 Oct 2023, 15:07 BST
- Buyer details updated17 Oct 2023, 15:07 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jam Jar Cinema C.I.CSMEContract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub | — | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub · Jam Jar Cinema C.I.CSME
- Signed
- 20 Jan 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council are… | 2bids · 2 electronic | 2 | — | £0 – £5,000,000 |
| Whole notice | — | — | — | £0 – £5,000,000 |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeDispute resolution & review bodies
- Public Procurement Review ServiceReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Jam Jar Cinema C.I.CAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria