Scope
Reference
DN768006
Description
The current contract for the management of the theatre is set to conclude in December 2025. This open procurement process, led by the Council, seeks to secure an operator to manage the theatre, on a contract set to run from January 2026 for a period of five years, with an optional two-year extension.
Total value (estimated)
- £110,000 excluding VAT
- £132,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 January 2026 to 5 January 2031
- Possible extension to 5 January 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Additional period of up to 24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 April 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
30% Quality (Q1-3), 20% social value (SV3-7), 20% viability and management (VM1-5); and 30% budget value (BV3-4).
Full information is contained within procurement documents.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Southwark Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alex James
Telephone: +442075255000
Email: Alex.James@southwark.gov.uk
Website: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government