Management and Operation of The Castle Theatre
Wellingborough


Wellingborough Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitable organisations for the management, promotion and operation of The Castle Theatre; a multi-purpose arts and public entertainment venue. The facilities include a 500 capacity Main Auditorium, Lounge, Studio, Art Gallery and Bar/Restaurant.

The Council wishes to attract innovative proposals for the future management of the facility and the delivery of services. The Council is willing to provide a contract for a period of ten years (with the possibility of an extension).

The Council considers that the existing staff at the facility will transfer under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE).

Although the Code on Workforce Matters and Pensions Direction are thought unlikely to apply, bidding organisations should comply with the principles set out in the Cabinet Office Statement of Practice for Staff Transfers in the Public Sector.

Bidding organisations must complete a Pre Qualification Questionnaire and demonstrate a dynamic and proven successful track record in the operation of an arts venue in order to be included on the Council’s tender list. The successful bidder will be selected through a negotiated tender process.

Interested organisations can request an information pack and pre- qualification questionnaire from: Jon Carney, Senior Consultant, Strategic Leisure, 3rd Floor, Rutherford House, Warrington Road, Birchwood Science Park, Warrington WA3 6ZH.

Telephone: 01925 855 550 or Email: joncarney@strategicleisure.co.uk

The closing date for the return of completed questionnaires is 12 noon Friday 30th April.

Wellingborough Borough Council









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