Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northumberland County Council
County Hall, Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF
Contact
Chris Baty
christopher.baty@northumberland.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7825088944
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA22148
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Applications or, where applicable, tenders must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NCC856 Contract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub
Reference number
DN639329
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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 inviting tenders from organisations who can operate the facility as a single entity, on a commercial basis.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £9,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This concession is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Main site or place of performance
Blyth Town Centre, Northumberland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 inviting 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 GBP 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria stated in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the concession
Duration in months
180
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The contract duration is based on 60 months from commencement of Lease to the Building with options to extend for a further 2 x 60 months
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for submission of applications or receipt of tenders
Date
28 November 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 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.
six.3) Additional information
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): Christopher.baty@northumberland.gov.uk.
(MT Ref:227781)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit