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Expressions of Interest for Management of the Blakehay Theatre
Descriptions
Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified organisations to undertake the management of the Blakehay Theatre, Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare. The organisation will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide-ranging skill bases to achieve the various elements required to ensure the running of the theatre is successful which includes but is not limited to: programming of performances in line with community desires, income generation, site management, performance facilitation, marketing to include social media and managing bookings, working with existing staff teams and stakeholders. The Blakehay Theatre, a converted church, was first opened in 1986. The main house seats 207 patrons, the studio can seat up to 100, and the theatre bar 45. The accessibility of the theatre has been maximised following capital improvements in 2021 which included the installation of a second ramp, and additional level access dressing rooms on the ground floor. The main house is accessible for a small number of wheelchair users, and the bar is fully wheelchair accessible. The studio remains inaccessible by wheelchair users as a result of the inaccessible nature of the building, and lack of ability to put a lift into the building. more information can be found on the Blakehay Theatre website, and will be available at the tender stage. The aspiration of a partnership model, would be to drive financial performance and increased use, ideally resulting in a reducing subsidy over a 5-year period. As such, the organisation who is chosen must provide a business model that is ambitious and based on proven experience of past income generation and audience development. Organisations from whom Weston-super-Mare Town Council procure goods and services must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract. Following a decision made by Weston-super-Mare Town Council in July 2020, the Council is committed to working with organisations who pay the Real Living Wage to their employees. Weston-super-Mare Town Council will evaluate the Expression of Interest submissions received, and shortlist qualifying organisations to invite submit a proposal. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Tender information will be issued mid February 2025. The evaluation will be in accordance with the following criteria. An aggregate of 4 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. full details continued in attached document.
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79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
79510000 - Telephone-answering services
79560000 - Filing services
92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services
92330000 - Recreational-area services
79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
92370000 - Sound technician
79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services
92320000 - Arts-facility operation services
92360000 - Pyrotechnic services
92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services
79800000 - Printing and related services
79570000 - Mailing-list compilation and mailing services
92130000 - Motion picture projection services
Keywords
business consultancy
management advisory
organizational strategy
corporate consulting
management services
process optimization
operational improvement
professional consulting services
telephone-answering services
call answering
incoming call handling
message taking
switchboard services
receptionist answering
phone support
hotline management
call screening services
call center answering
typing services
word-processing services
desktop publishing services
data entry typing
document formatting
DTP services
manuscript preparation
layout design typing
document typing and layout
editorial typing
filing services
document filing
records management
archive organization
registry services
document classification
file storage
archival filing
paper filing
records handling
mailing list compilation services
address list management
bulk mailing services
direct mail logistics
mail merge services
mailing database handling
postal distribution planning
mail campaign services
printing services
print production
document printing
commercial printing
digital printing
print finishing
printing consultancy
large-format printing
secure printing
print distribution
misc business services
general corporate support
operational services
business facilitation
ad hoc business assistance
office support
professional service diversity
miscellaneous corporate services
non-specialized business services
cinema projection
film screening services
theatrical projection operations
digital projector setup
movie playback services
theater screening
projectionist services
creative writing services
literary composition
performance art creation
artistic interpretation
scriptwriting services
poetry and prose creation
dramaturgy services
venue management
theatre operation
gallery facility services
arts centre management
exhibition hall operations
performance space supervision
cultural venue maintenance
park maintenance services
leisure area management
outdoor recreation facility upkeep
playground supervision
picnic area services
public garden care
community recreational management
dance shows
performance acts
choreographed event entertainment
stage performance service
live dance troupe
cultural performance provision
fireworks display production
pyrotechnic show design
event fireworks coordination
explosive effect services
celebratory pyrotechnics
safety-certified firework display
stage pyro setup
outdoor spectacle pyrotechnics
audio mixing services
live sound engineering
concert sound tech
event audio setup
PA system tuning
sound system operation
acoustic support services
audio technician hire
diversity policy audits
inclusion strategy design
gender equality training
anti-discrimination guidance
accessibility compliance advice
equal pay reviews
inclusive recruitment planning
minority representation assessments
workplace bias training
equity impact evaluations
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