Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
Contact
Mr Chris Baty
christopher.baty@northumberland.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7825088944
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
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 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £5,000,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
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 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Financial Model - Projected Cinema Attendance & Average Ticket Price / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Financial Model – Studio Space Live Activities & Events / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Financial Model - Food & Beverage / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Financial Model - Staffing / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery of the Service - Programming Strategy for the Cinema and Studio / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery of the Service – Collaboration, Engagement & Marketing / Weighting: 8
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery of the Service – Food & Beverage Provision / Weighting: 7
Quality criterion - Name: Organisational Structure / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Risk / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-030539
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
NCC856
Title
Contract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 January 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jam Jar Cinema C.I.C
16 – 24 Park Avenue
Whitley Bay
NE26 1DG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £9,000,000
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £5,000,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom