Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
UK
Contact person: Mr Chris Baty
Telephone: +44 7825088944
E-mail: christopher.baty@northumberland.gov.uk
NUTS: UKC2
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NCC856 Contract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub
Reference number: DN639329
II.1.2) Main CPV code
92000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP/ Highest offer:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC2
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Financial Model - Projected Cinema Attendance & Average Ticket Price
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Financial Model – Studio Space Live Activities & Events
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Financial Model - Food & Beverage
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Financial Model - Staffing
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Delivery of the Service - Programming Strategy for the Cinema and Studio
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Delivery of the Service – Collaboration, Engagement & Marketing
/ Weighting: 8
Quality criterion: Delivery of the Service – Food & Beverage Provision
/ Weighting: 7
Quality criterion: Organisational Structure
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Risk
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-030539
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: NCC856
Title: Contract for an Operator of Blyth Culture Centre Hub
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2023
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jam Jar Cinema C.I.C
16 – 24 Park Avenue
Whitley Bay
NE26 1DG
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
.01
GBP
/ Highest offer:
5 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
UK
Telephone: +44 3450103503
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/10/2023