Issue - meetings

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Built Environment which provided details of the current management arrangements for the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre (STCC) and the proposed procurement strategy for the continued management and operation of the STCC.

Decision Made:       That:

(1)          the Director of Built Environment be authorised to conduct a formal procurement exercise to appoint a management company to manage and operate the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre;

(2)          the basis for the evaluation of tenders as set out in paragraphs 2.1 to 2.7 of the report be approved; and

(3)       the Director of Built Environment be authorised to accept the Highest Scoring Tender in accordance with the approved basis of evaluation and to report on the outcome to the Cabinet Member - Regeneration and Tourism.

Reason for the Decision:

To enable the procurement of an appropriate organisation to manage and operate the STCC. The tender exercise would be required to follow a formal procurement Procedure. As part of this process, approval would be needed for Chief Officer delegated authority to award the contract for the management and operation of the STCC.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None of equivalent value.